University of Alabama Restarts Face Mask Policy in Most Locations
The University of Alabama has announced that it is restarting its face mask policy, due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the state.
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WATCH: State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Addresses New COVID Surge in Alabama
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a news conference Tuesday morning to address the recent surge of new COVID cases in Alabama. That news conference was carried live on CBS 8 and ABC 32.
Butler County Schools Switching to Virtual Learning
The superintendent of Butler County Schools has announced that the school system will switch to virtual learning through the middle of January.
Two Vaccination Clinics in Selma Offer Protection Against COVID-19
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 and all of it's variants are surging into the new year. Therefore, the fight to reduce the spread of the potentially deadly virus -- rages on. "There was…
Alabama Lawmakers Face Decisions on $1.5 Billion in Relief Funds
Alabama lawmakers face decisions in the coming months on how to spend more than $1.5 billion in pandemic relief funds.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Cancels Remaining "Cinderella" Performances Due to COVID-19
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has announced that it is canceling all remaining performances of "Cinderella" due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases among the cast and crew.
Auburn University to Require Face Masks; Urges COVID-19 Testing
Auburn University has announced that face masks will be required starting Monday, January 3.
Montgomery Co. Jail Visitation Suspended Due to COVID-19
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is suspending in-person inmate visitation due to the threat of COVID-19.
Will 2022 be the Year that Finally Ends Covid-19?
Most of us hoped the pandemic would be over by now, but its still affecting our lives. We hit the streets to find out from you whether you think 2022 will be the year that this will change.
New COVID-19 Cases in U.S. Soar to Highest Levels on Record
More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average.
Alabama Seeing Rising COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations
Alabama is seeing a sharp rise in the COVID-19 cases as the extremely contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to sweep the nation.
COVID-19 Issues in Auburn Women's Basketball Team Postpone Game with Kentucky
The SEC has announced that the women's basketball game with Auburn hosting Kentucky has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues within Auburn's program.
Alabama to Get Limited Doses of COVID-19 Treatment Medicine
Health officials say Alabama will have a limited number of doses of a new drug that can be used to treat COVID-19.
WATCH: Free COVID-19 Home Tests to Be Offered to Combat Omicron Surge
Starting in January, Americans will be able to request rapid tests through a website and have them delivered free.
Alabama COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump More Than 50% from Month Ago
Alabama’s COVID-19 numbers are once again headed in the wrong direction.
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Takes a Look Back at 2021
During this year, Alabama has faced many highs and lows as we entered another year in the pandemic.
Final COVID-19 Report for 2021 Shows Cases Rising in Alabama Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its final weekly report on COVID-19 cases in Alabama public schools for 2021. It shows cases on the rise for the second week in a row.
Court Allows President Biden's Vaccine Mandate to Take Effect
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
First case of omicron variant in Alabama has been confirmed
State Health Officer Scott Harris said officials had presumed the variant was already in Alabama since it had been confirmed in neighboring states.
COVID-19 Forces ASU Game at UCLA to Be Canceled
Alabama State's road game against UCLA had to be called off on Wednesday because of COVID-19 protocols.
Air Force Discharges 27 for Refusing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
ADPH: Small Rise in COVID-19 Cases in Alabama's Public Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows a small increase in cases after weeks of declines.
ADPH: COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Schools Fall to Near 400
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows that cases have now dropped to near 400.
Fauci: First U.S. Case of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Identified
A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
WATCH: Biden Says New COVID-19 Variant a Cause for Concern, Not Panic
President Joe Biden is urging Americans to get vaccinated, including booster shots, as he seeks to quell concerns over the newly identified coronavirus variant named omicron.
