WATCH: Biden Says New COVID-19 Variant a Cause for Concern, Not Panic
President Joe Biden is urging Americans to get vaccinated, including booster shots, as he seeks to quell concerns over the newly identified coronavirus variant named omicron.
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New COVID-19 Variant Emerges, Named "Omicron"
The world is confronting a new coronavirus variant, and officials have named it “omicron."
Alabama Dept. of Corrections Makes COVID-19 Policy Changes
The Alabama Department of Corrections says due to the decline in COVID-19 cases, it will make some policy changes.
COVID-19 Booster Shots Available to All Adults; People 50+ Urged to Get One
The U.S. is opening COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults, and urging them for anyone 50 and older.
U.S. Gets Closer to Approving COVID-19 Booster Shots for All Adults
The U.S. is moving to open up COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, letting them choose another dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
ADPH: COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Schools Drop to Near 500
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows that cases have now fallen to nearly 500 after rising slightly the week before.
Judge blocks tax cut rule in American Rescue Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Treasury from enforcing a provision of the American Rescue Plan that prohibited states from using the pandemic relief funds to offset new tax cuts.  U.S. District Judge L. Scott…
Auburn University to No Longer Require Masks Inside Most Buildings for Vaccinated People
Beginning Monday, Nov. 15, Auburn University says it will no longer require face masks in most campus buildings for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
ADPH: COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Schools Rise Above 700
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. For the first time in weeks, it shows cases have risen slightly.
Nov. 22 Is Deadline for Four Million Federal Workers to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
Federal Appeals Court Halts Vaccine Mandate on Larger Businesses
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers.
Pfizer Says Its COVID-19 Pill Can Cut Hospitalizations, Death Risk by 90%
Pfizer says its experimental pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% among patients with mild-to-moderate infections.
Alabama Legislators Pass Vaccine Mandate Exemptions at Close of Special Session
Late Thursday night, the Alabama Legislature passed two bills related to coronavirus vaccines.
ADPH: COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Schools Fall Below 700
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows another drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
Alabama GOP Advances Bill for Vaccine Mandate Exemptions
 MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation aimed at limiting companies’ ability to fire workers who say they can’t get vaccinated against COVID-19 for religious or medical reasons. The House Health Committee approved a revised version of a…
ADPH: Alabama Public School COVID-19 Cases Drop to 752
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows another drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital ICU Bed Surplus Nearly 250
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surplus of staffed ICU beds at the state’s hospitals has risen to nearly 250.
New Perry Co. Business Maneuvers Through COVID-19 Pandemic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique new business in Perry County is striving for success -- despite the economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. DLD Plasma Cutting is a mom and pop…
Alabama Lawsuit: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Will Lead State Employees to Quit
Alabama state officials have argued in a lawsuit challenging the federal vaccine requirements that many university and state agency employees would leave their jobs if required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gov. Kay Ivey Joins Lawsuit to Fight Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that she has joined a lawsuit to fight federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Staffed ICU Bed Surplus Rises Above 200
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surplus of staffed ICU beds at the state's hospitals has again risen above 200.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Files Lawsuit to Block Federal Vaccine Mandate
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that he has filed a lawsuit to block the federal-contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
FDA Approves Kid-Size Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Doses for Children 5-11
The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Univ. of Alabama Updates Campus Face Mask Policy
The University of Alabama has announced changes to its campus face mask policy, effective Nov. 5.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Updated Hospitalization Numbers for Thursday, Oct. 28
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
