Coronavirus

Wetumpka High School to Shift to Virtual for the Remainder of the Week

An Elmore County high school will shift soon to a virtual platform. Elmore County Schools Superintendent Richard Dennis said Wetumpka High School will shift to virtual starting Wednesday and continue through Friday of this week. Dennis said the reason for the shift is due to the number of personnel currently out. “COVID is compounding the attendance issue,” said Superintendent Richard…

MPS Temporarily Closes Capitol Heights Middle School Due to COVID-19 Cases

Montgomery Public Schools is having to close another school due to COVID-19. Capitol Heights Middle School will be closed for 14 calendar days starting Wednesday, September 1. The school is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, September 15. During the closing, MPS officials say the school will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before students and staff return. Officials say teachers will…

Alabama Sets Record for Virus Patients in Intensive Care Units

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has set a new high for the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care, although the total number of hospitalized coronavirus patients remains slightly below the winter peak. The state on Sunday had 884 COVID-19 patients in intensive care, according to the Alabama Hospital Association, the highest number since the pandemic began. Dr. Don Williamson,…

EMA Officials in West Alabama Brace for Impact from Ida

From the West Alabama Newsroom– As Hurricane Ida begins to move farther inland — west Alabama is starting to feel the affects — and EMA officials are preparing for the worst. EMA officials in Dallas County are concerned about flash flooding — strong winds — and the possibility of tornadoes. “At this time we do have all of our individual…

Medical Breakthroughs: Connection Between Second Hand Smoke and Rheumatoid Arthritis in Kids

In today’s Medical Breakthroughs: Another reason why parents shouldn’t smoke around their children and the latest research on the covid vaccine for pregnant women. Categories: Coronavirus, Medical Breakthroughs Tags: medical breakthroughs, pregnant women, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Second Hand Smoke, vaccine