COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Aug. 30
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
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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…
MPS Closes Third School Due to COVID-19 Cases
Montgomery Public Schools is having to close a third school due to COVID-19.
Medical Breakthroughs: How 9-to-5 Brainpower Could Benefit You
In today's Medical Breakthroughs: How that 9-to-5 brainpower could benefit you later on and new data on the COVID vaccine's protection.
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.
Medical Breakthroughs: Could Acupuncture Treat Painful Conditions?
In this Medical Breakthrough, we discuss whether acupuncture treats painful conditions in men. plus which children are the most likely to pass along COVID-19 to a sibling or other member of the…
Rev. Jesse Jackson Moves to Rehab Hospital, Wife in ICU for COVID-19
Family members say the Rev. Jesse Jackson has been transferred to a hospital focused on physical rehabilitation after receiving treatment for a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
Elmore County Schools: COVID-19 Cases Continue to Climb
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis has provided a new weekly update on the number of COVID-19 cases in the school system.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Friday, Aug. 27
The latest numbers from the Alabama Hospital Association shows that Alabama is short even more ICU beds.
ADPH Relaunches COVID-19 Dashboard for Alabama Public Schools
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has announced the Alabama Department of Public Health has relaunched its COVID-19 dashboard for Alabama's public schools, now that the 2021-22 school year has started.
Alabama Sees Surge in Virus Cases Among School-Age Children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is seeing a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in school-age children, increase officials say is likely fueled by the highly contagious delta variant and is causing some schools to temporarily switch to remote learning. The…
Auburn Alumnus Shares His Experience Working in the I.C.U during the Pandemic
With the steady increase in patients and a decrease in nursing staff at hospitals in Alabama it has been more challenging than ever for hospital staff especially the nurses.
ADPH: 5,571 Alabama School-Age Children Got COVID-19 Last Week
Alabama is seeing a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in school-age children.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Aug. 26
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
UPDATE: Dunbar-Ramer School Becomes the Second MPS School to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19
Montgomery Public Schools has announced that Dunbar-Ramer School will be closed for 14 calendar days due to COVID-19.
Brewbaker Middle School to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19
Montgomery Public Schools is closing Brewbaker Middle School for 14 calendar days due to a rise in positive COVID-19 cases.
Federal Team to Help with COVID-19 Surge at Dothan Hospital
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — A federal team of health care workers is being sent to a southwest Alabama hospital seeing a surge in COVID-19 patients. State Health Officer Scott Harris said Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
UPDATE: New City-Wide Mask Mandate Implemented in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma has implemented a new city-wide mask mandate -- in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. proposed the mask mandate…
Harsin: Auburn Football Team Hasn't Reached SEC's 85% Vaccination Threshold
Auburn coach Bryan Harsin expects to be out of COVID-19 quarantine by game week, but says the Tigers’ vaccination rate hasn’t reached the 85% threshold required by the Southeastern Conference to avoid regular testing.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Aug. 25
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
ADPH Warns Against Using Ivermectin to Self-Medicate Against COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Public Health is joining the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other health agencies in warning people not to use the drug ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Football Game Between Brantley and Luverne Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Crenshaw County Schools has announced that Friday's football game with Brantley playing at Luverne has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
What the Tech? A Better Way to Save Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card on Your Phone
Many people are simply taking a photograph of their card but scanning the card may look more official to the person requesting vaccination proof.
Delta Air Lines to Make Unvaccinated Workers Pay Monthly Fee
Delta Air Lines won't force employees to get vaccinated, but it's going to make unvaccinated workers pay a $200 monthly charge.
Alabama Poison Control Fields More Calls About Ivermectin
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A poison control hotline in Alabama is fielding increased calls about possible ivermectin poisoning, an animal dewormer that doctors are warning people not to try as a home remedy for COVID-19. The Alabama Poison Information Center at Children’s…
