With the U.S. recommending a pause in giving out the single-dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, Winn-Dixie Stores across Alabama says it will join others in suspending using the vaccine at its free clinics. In a joint statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said it was investigating clots in six women in…
 (Johnson & Johnson via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in the administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint statement Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said it was investigating clots in six women in…
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) — Beach season is heating up, and Alabama’s coast is getting federal money to help recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration says it’s providing the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau with $800,000 to fund a marketing program. Officials hope to boost business and reclaim tourists who couldn’t visit during…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 9. The latest report shows a slight increase from last week, although several systems did not report due to spring break. ADPH says because of spring break, there may be breaks or irregularities in reporting. Overall, there were 257 COVID-19 cases involving…
Baptist Health announced Friday that people will be required to continue wearing masks in all facilities. Officials with the healthcare facility said even though the statewide mandate ends at 5:00PM Friday, the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Alabama Hospital Association encourage masking in healthcare facilities to continue. “As it has been throughout the pandemic, the safety and health…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Three non-profit organizations get together in Marengo County — to put COVID vaccine in people’s arms — and food in people’s bellies. The Moore Wright Group and the United Christian Community Association partner to distribute food to people in Marengo County — to help them feed their families during the COVID pandemic. “We’re part of…
Governor Kay Ivey’s mandatory mask order is set to expire Friday, April 9 but some places will not end their COVID-19 protocols. Pike Road Schools announced Thursday students and employee will continue wearing masks through the end of the 2020-21 school year. Schools say the guidelines will remain in place to protect students and staff health needs. The school system…
Baptist Health officials say they are expanding the COVID-19 vaccination efforts with the opening of two clinics in the River Region. Anyone wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to set up an appointment. The Montgomery Clinic is located at 3989 Eastern Boulevard. The hours are from 8:00AM-3:00PM Monday through Friday. The Prattville Clinic, which is part of…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her twenty-sixth supplemental emergency proclamation transitioning the state from an amended Safer at Home Order to a new Safer Apart Order, the third phase of COVID-19 pandemic health orders. Ivey cites the increase in vaccinations, and the down trending number of new cases in the state. Masks will no longer be mandated statewide, but…
Tonight, the Montgomery City Council unanimously approved a face mask ordinance that Mayor Steven Reed proposed. It will keep a face mask mandate intact for 30 days, taking effect when the statewide face mask order expires on Friday at 5 p.m. Gov. Kay Ivey has previously said she would not extend the statewide order any further. The Montgomery ordinance requires…
