COVID-19 Case Forces Goshen at Holtville Football Game to Be Cancelled
Friday's season-opening football game between Goshen and Holtville has been canceled, due to a COVID-19 case on the Goshen football team.
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Biden to Require Nursing Home Staff to Get COVID-19 Vaccines; Alabama Nursing Home Association Reacts
The Biden administration will require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue getting federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
U.S. Health Officials Recommend COVID-19 Booster Shots for Everyone
U.S. health officials have announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is falling.
UAB Health Mandates Shots as Events Canceled, Masks Ordered
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A major Alabama employer says it will require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System announced that both employees and others working in its hospitals and clinics must be…
Pike County Schools to Close Friday Due to COVID-19 Cases; Deep Cleaning Scheduled
In an announcement on social media, Pike County Schools will be closed on Friday due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
UAB Health System to Require Employees to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System announced that both employees and others working in its hospitals and clinics must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 12.
COVID-19 in Alabama: ICU Beds Scarce, Local Events Cancelled
The surge in COVID-19 cases in Alabama is causing a shortage of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds statewide. It is also leading to many local events being cancelled.
Special Events for HBCU Classic Weekend in Montgomery Canceled; Football Games Will Go On
The City of Montgomery has announced that due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, all events and festivities at city facilities for the HBCU Classic Weekend will be canceled. This will not affect the football games.
Many Church Pastors Silent on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Some preachers are praying for more inoculations and hosting vaccination clinics. Others are skirting the topic of vaccines or openly preaching against them in a region that's both deeply religious and reeling from a spike in cases.
COVID-19 Surge Forces Cancellation of Prattville Pops Concert
The city of Prattville has announced that it is canceling the Prattville Pops’ Welcome Back concert scheduled for Sunday, August 22. City leaders say the reason is out of an abundance of caution and the desire to keep the band…
ADPH Announces Winners of TikTok COVID-19 Vaccination Video Contest
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced the winners of its TikTok COVID-19 vaccination video contest. The contest was held as a way to encourage young people to protect themselves from the virus.
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency over COVID-19 Cases
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued what her office calls a limited, narrowly-focused state of emergency based on the surge in COVID-19 cases the state is experiencing.
Officials: Tidal Wave of Virus Cases hits Alabama Hospitals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A “tidal wave” of COVID-19 cases is putting severe stress on Alabama hospitals, medical officials said Thursday, adding the state will likely soon surpass the previous record for hospitalizations. “We need Alabamians to understand we are…
Local Reaction as Tensions Flare in Tennessee over School Mask Mandate
Alabama News Network got reaction from parents in Montgomery over video of heated arguments at a school board meeting in Tennessee over a school mask mandate.
Alabama Leads Nation in Coronavirus Positivity Rate
As of last Friday, the positivity rate in Alabama was 24%. Some counties have as high as 40% positivity rate.
U.S Department of Education Approves Alabama's Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds
On Thursday, Aug. 12, the U.S. announced the approval of Alabama’s American Rescue Plan, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and it distributed the remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Alabama’s plan explains how the state is…
ADPH: All of Alabama Ranks High for Community Transmission of COVID-19
The newest statewide COVID-19 community transmission map puts all of Alabama in the “high” category, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Judge Doubts Eviction Ban, but May Lack Power to Stop It
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge who declared the earlier nationwide moratorium on evictions illegal was deeply skeptical Monday of the Biden administration’s new order, but said she may lack the power to do anything about it. U.S. District Judge Dabney…
Alabama's COVID-19 Hospitalizations Highest Since January
The number of COVD-19 patients in Alabama hospitals has risen above 2,000 for the first time since January.
Pentagon to require COVID vaccine for all troops by Sept. 15
The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Mask Debates Rage As Local Schools Welcome Students Back
Many local school systems are requiring mask for students and faculty.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Pulls Out of Pro Football Hall of Fame Concert after Positive COVID-19 Test
Lynyrd Skynyrd has pulled out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after guitarist Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19.
Montgomery Zoo Cancels Zoobilation Fundraiser Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The Montgomery Zoo has announced that it has canceled its Zoobilation fundraiser due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. The event was scheduled for September 16.
State Health Officer: COVID-19 Cases Jump, ICU Beds Nearly Full
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a briefing on the status of COVID-19 in Alabama. While cases have jumped, so have the number of people deciding to get their vaccinations.
Prattville City Pool Closed Through the Weekend Due to COVID-19 Case
Alabama News Network has confirmed that the Prattville city pool at Pratt Park will be closed through the weekend due to a positive COVID-19 case.
