COVID in Alabama Schools: Weekly Numbers Drop by More Than Half
The latest weekly Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases dropping by more than half statewide.
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COVID in Alabama Schools: Numbers Plunge Statewide, but Rise in Montgomery County
The latest Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state’s public schools shows cases taking a big drop overall, but rising in Montgomery Public schools.
FDA Gives Full Approval to Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. health regulators have now given full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.
Did A Week of Virtual School Help Drop COVID-19 Case Numbers?
Did a week of virtual school help drop COVID-19 case numbers in Montgomery Public Schools and Autauga County Schools?
ADPH: County Health Departments Are Not Giving Out Free Face Masks
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, the state's county health departments do not have free face masks to distribute to the public.
COVID-19 Exacerbates Poverty Problem in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 continues to make the hunger problem in high poverty areas like Selma -- even worse than it was before the pandemic started. The city of Selma tops the…
Federal COVID-19 Relief Spending Bill Now Heading to the Governor's Desk
The Alabama House of Representative passed the bill 100-0.
COVID in Alabama Schools: Numbers Take Small Dip Statewide; Montgomery, Autauga County Show Big Drops
The latest Alabama Department of Public Health report on COVID in the state's public schools shows cases taking a small dip overall, but dropping significantly in Montgomery and Autauga counties.
COVID-19 Booster Drive is Faltering in the U.S.
The COVID-19 booster drive in the U.S. is losing steam, worrying health experts.
Winn-Dixie Pharmacies to Offer Free N95 Face Masks
Winn-Dixie has announced that it will give away N95 face masks in partnership with the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Announces He Has COVID-19
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that he has COVID-19.
COVID in Alabama: Positive Test Rate Reaches 45.9%
State health officials say 45.9% of those taking COVID-19 tests in Alabama are getting positive results.
UPDATE: All Elmore County Schools to Resume In-Person Learning Monday
Six Elmore County Schools which had switched to remote learning will resume in-person classes on Monday.
COVID Slowing Restoration of Boynton House in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has slowed down the process of restoring the former house of a Selma voting rights legend -- but it hasn't stopped the progress. The project to restore the…
COVID in Alabama Schools: Numbers Take Another Big Jump
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new report on COVID cases in the state’s public schools. It shows cases have taken another big jump in the past week.
Wetumpka Middle School the Latest in Elmore County to Switch to Remote Learning
Wetumpka Middle School has become the sixth school in Elmore County to switch to remote learning due to faculty and staff absences.
UPDATE: Five Elmore County Schools to Remain Virtual for Rest of the Week
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis says five schools will continue to have remote learning due to faculty and staff absences.
UPDATE: Five Elmore County Schools Hold Remote Learning Wednesday
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis says five schools will have remote learning due to faculty and staff absences.
White House Launches Website for Free At-Home COVID Tests
The Biden administration has quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially launch.
Four Elmore County Schools Go Virtual Due to Lack of Teachers and Staff
Students at four Elmore County schools will have at least one day of virtual learning due to a shortage of teachers and staff.
UPDATE: Autauga County Schools Will Not Return to In-Person Learning This Week
Autauga County school officials say students will not return to in-person learning this week.
Face Masks Now Required at Two Schools in Pike Road
Officials with Pike Road Schools have announced that face masks will be required at two schools in the town's school system due to the spread of COVID cases.
ADPH: "Immediate Measures Necessary" with Pediatric COVID Hospitalizations at Record High in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that "immediate measures" are necessary with pediatric COVID hospitalizations at a record high in the state.
Federal Website Launches Wednesday to Distribute Free At-Home COVID Tests
The White House says the federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday.
Three High Schools in Elmore County to Switch to Virtual Learning
Three high schools in Elmore County are switching to virtual learning due to the rise in COVID cases.
