New statistics indicate a disproportionately small number of Black people are getting vaccinations against the new coronavirus in Alabama, a trend the state’s top health official says shows the need to increase immunization efforts in the minority community. Demographic data compiled by the state has big gaps. But Dr. Scott Harris says the numbers that are available show about 55%…
From the West Alabama newsroom– The COVID vaccination clinic in Selma ended two days early — after health officials there administer their five-day supply of the Moderna vaccine — in just three days. Five thousand people took advantage of an opportunity to protect themselves from COVID-19 — at a drive thru vaccination clinic this week in Selma. Vaughan Regional Medical…
The COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Selma will not open on Thursday or Friday because it has given out all 5,000 doses it was allotted for the week. That’s according to Maegan Austin, the growth and outreach director with Vaughan Regional Medical Center, who confirmed the news to Alabama News Network. The drive-through clinic had been held at Bloch Park and…
Wednesday the Alabama Senate voted unanimously 27-0 to pass a bill that will not tax COVID relief payments and benefits received. Sponsors of the bill say it will reduce taxes on businesses in Alabama. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk for signage into law. Categories: Coronavirus, Montgomery Metro, News, Statewide Tags: alabama covid relief, covid relief, PPP, Small…
The state announced its plans to carry out the first execution of an inmate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Willie B. Smith Willie B. Smith is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Thursday for the fatally shooting Sharma Ruth Johnson with a shotgun. Johnson was abducted, robbed and killed in Birmingham in 1991. He was sentenced to death in 1992….
Vaccines against COVID-19 will soon be available at more than 70 Walmart and Sam’s Club stores across Alabama. Walmart and Alabama say people who meet the state’s eligibility requirements can begin signing up now. The immunizations begin Friday. A statement from the company says part of the program is meant to get the vaccine into areas without adequate medical services….
NEW YORK (AP) – About 1 in 3 Americans say they definitely or probably won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine. That’s according to a new poll that some experts say is discouraging news if the U.S. hopes to achieve herd immunity and vanquish the outbreak. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that while 67% of…
High blood pressure can lead to heart rhythm disorders according to a new study out of London. researchers found that elevated blood pressure was associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. The disorder can cause stroke, heart failure, dementia, and depression. Having a baseline breast density assessment starting at age 40 may be the most effective way to reduce…
After two days of operation at the Montgomery Drive-up Vaccine Clinic and administration of nearly 3,500 COVID-19 vaccines, organizers have made the decision to adjust the clinic’s hours of operation in order to accommodate as many people as possible. The new hours are as follows: · Wednesday, February 10; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. · Thursday, February 11; 12:00 p.m….
COVID-19 has brought staggering income losses to developing countries, threatening hundreds of millions of people with hunger and lost savings. researchers at UC Berkeley studied nine countries throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Even in the first few months of the pandemic, 70% of households reported financial losses. And even when the pandemic ends, most Americans say they’ll continue with…
