State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has approved three technical revisions to the health order signed on April 3. These revisions are summarized in this Explanation of April 10, 2020 Technical Revisions. The amended Stay at Home order includes these latest technical revisions. Categories: Coronavirus, Montgomery Metro, News
In response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Auburn University at Montgomery and Baptist Health have partnered together to provide a safe space for Baptist Health team members who are working on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. Through this partnership, AUM will provide 48 rooms in Lilac Hall at no cost to Baptist Health or its team…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The COVID-19 outbreak is increasing food insecurity in high poverty areas. And it’s changing how some non-profit organizations — work to meet those needs of people in their communities. Christian Outreach Alliance Food Pantry has been giving food to needy families in Dallas County — for 25 years. A drive-thru food pick-up process has been…
Cars lined the streets of Downtown Montgomery as hundreds of families waited for meals. The line spanned from the offices of More than Tours (17 Mildred Street) all the way to the I-65. Those first to arrive had been there waiting for hours. According to Chaplain Curtis Browder of Montgomery Rescue Mission they routinely see hundreds come for their weekly…
Every day, hundreds of truck drivers climb into their cabs and prepare for the long haul across the country. They’re now some of the most essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak, carrying masks, ventilators, and stocks of food to places like hospitals and grocery stores. “They’re the only ones that are moving goods that are needed…
The coronavirus pandemic has led to Americans buying more booze. Market research company Nielsen said U.S. alcohol sales were up 22% during the last week of March compared to the same time in 2019. What are people buying? Within the spirits category, Nielsen says premixed, ready-to-drink cocktails and Tequila are seeing the largest sales growth compared to this time last…
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has created a unique way to connect with audiences during the coronavirus pandemic. While its theatre in Montgomery may be closed, it will be launching a virtual monologue series. Starting Friday, actors who have appeared on stage at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival will share their favorite Shakespeare monologues online. The project is part of ASF’s extensive “Play On!” initiative…
The Alabama Department of Labor has released its official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of March 29 – April 4. The labor department says 106,739 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone during the period. It says 94,047 of those claims are COVID-19 related. Click County Breakdown for a breakdown by county. Click Industry…
To show appreciation for the critical work Montgomery’s front line health providers are doing to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in our home community, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) is donating 450 box lunches to three Montgomery-area health providers over the next two weeks. HMMA will donate box lunches to nurses, emergency room teams, and intensive care unit teams. 150…
A Camden Nursing Facility employee tested positive for COVID-19. Upon learning of the test results on March 31, the facility implemented additional precautions for its residents and staff. On April 2, the facility was notified that three additional employees tested positive for COVID-19. They are receiving appropriate medical care and have not worked since exhibiting symptoms. At this time, no…
