Auburn University has announced they will provide prorated refunds for dining plans for students. The school closed due to the the global coronavirus pandemic. President Jay Gogue says he understands that this a challenging time for everyone. He says the goal is to make receiving the refunds quick and easy. Here is what you need to know: ·Refunds will be…
President Donald Trump is weighing how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak. At a virtual town hall on Tuesday, Trump said he is hoping the country will be reopened by Easter. Health experts have made clear that unless Americans continue to dramatically limit social interaction, staying home from work…
There’s a nationwide push to support local restaurants Tuesday by ordering takeout. Tuesday was dubbed “Takeout Tuesday” and “The Great American Takeout”. State health orders have mandated that restaurants only offer take-out and delivery until April 6th. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is providing resources for small businesses during mandated closures. Categories: Coronavirus
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Alabama continue to rise. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health’s website, Alabama now has over 200 confirmed cases with 215 cases. Twenty-five of the 67 counties now have confirmed cases. Jefferson County has the most cases with 90 confirmed cases. The ages on confirmed coronavirus cases range from 2 to 97,…
The American Red Cross is working to address a nation-wide shortage of blood donations. The organization is teaming with Troy University for a two-day blood drive. Blood drive organizers say COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of hundreds of blood drives across the country “We have lost a total of over 3000 units in our area,” American Red Cross Team Supervisor…
An Alabama State Department of Education employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Director of Communications Dr. Michael Sibley confirmed to Alabama News Network that they were notified Monday night about the case. While the employee worked on the 5th floor at the department, Dr. Sibley says the entire 5th floor has not been closed. Only the section that the person…
TOKYO (AP) – The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed until 2021. The International Olympic Committee along with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and local organizers have decided that the Tokyo Games cannot go ahead as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus outbreak. The IOC says the games will be held “no later than summer 2021” but they will…
Montgomery County, the City of Montgomery and the Town of Pike Road have partnered with Montgomery City/County EMA to offer a text alert system free to the public that provides instant and convenient access to official information on the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. Anyone living or working in Montgomery County, the city of Montgomery or town of Pike Road can text…
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has activated a statewide informational hotline and a general information e-mail address to field questions from the public about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The addition of a hotline for general questions will give the public the ability to speak with someone who can direct them to information that will lead to better informed…
An Auburn University at Montgomery employee has reported testing positive for COVID-19. The employee has observed self-isolation at home since reporting potential exposure. AUM has notified those employees who may have been exposed to the employee through workplace interaction. Those individuals have been asked to observe a 14-day self-quarantine. The employee was last on campus March 16 and is not believed…
