The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of February 26. The latest report shows another drop in the number of cases. Keep in mind, some school systems such as Montgomery Public Schools, are all-virtual. Overall, there were 848 COVID-19 cases involving Alabama’s public schools for the week, down from 981 the…
Alabama will be getting $45.5 million in Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools funds to help in the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey has given the Alabama State Department of Education the responsibility of managing the money on behalf of the state. The program was established as a separate reservation of funds specifically for non-public schools. Congress authorized the EANS program….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A new multi-million dollar wood pellet plant under construction in Demopolis — holds a drive-thru job fair Thursday at the Demopolis Civic Center. Job seekers were able to apply — and interview for positions — right from their vehicles. Hunter Winborne is the company’s Human Resource Manager. “Whenever we came up with this idea, we…
With two Coronavirus vaccine products available and another on track to be in use soon, some people are wondering which vaccine is the best? According to Dr. Scott Harris, the top health official in Alabama, all of the products are effective at preventing serious illness or death. “The best vaccine to take is the one that you have offered to…
Test tube with blood sample for COVID-19 test. Positive test. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is conducting an online survey designed to learn more about the spread of COVID-19 and to supplement ADPH investigation and contact tracing efforts. Any Alabama resident who has ever tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is asked to complete the…
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded the Town of Hayneville with COVID-19 funding. Governor Ivey awarded the West Alabama town with $62,009.68 to assist with the outbreak. The funding is part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES” Act). Research shows that rural areas in Alabama have some of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases, due…
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says if a coronavirus vaccine is available, regardless of which one, take it. The top U.S. infectious disease expert told NBC on Thursday a third vaccine becoming available “is nothing but good news” and would help control the pandemic. U.S. regulators announced Wednesday that Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine offers strong…
Montgomery Public School Officials have announced students will be returning to face-to-face learning in April. After a long break back and fourth tug of was or sorts, students are officially going back into the classrooms. This news comes just a few days after MPS announced they would be giving out vaccinations to employees. Teachers are scheduled to return March…
CVS Health has added some of its Alabama pharmacies to the list of stores offering the COVID-19 vaccine to those in the groups eligible to receive it. This includes several locations in our area: Camden Evergreen Greensboro Jackson Lanett Tuskegee Union Springs Alabama is one of 17 states where CVS is offering the vaccine. Appointments for the latest allocation of…
A drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be offered in Troy on Thursday. The clinic will be at the Walmart Supercenter on U.S. Highway 231. The Pfizer vaccine will be offered to those who are eligible to get it. SET UP APPOINTMENT FIND OUT IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE FOR VACCINE Categories: Coronavirus, News, Troy Tags: coronavirus vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, troy alabama, troy…
