COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Sept. 9
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show some improvement.
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Tuskegee University Restricts Attendance at Football Games Due to COVID-19
Tuskegee University is restricting attendance at football games and other athletic events due to the statewide spread of COVID-19.
Could Virus Funds Soon be Used to Build New Prisons in Alabama?
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have begun reviewing the latest prison construction proposal. Legislators on Wednesday discussed the proposal to build three new prisons and renovate others. The projects would be partly funded with $400 million from American Rescue…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Sept. 8
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show a new uptick in the shortage of ICU beds.
UAB ER Nurses Hold Protest Over Pay
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Emergency room nurses at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital briefly refused to clock in as part of a protest over pay and working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses told news outlets Sunday that…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Tuesday, Sept. 7
The latest hospitalization numbers from the Alabama Hospital Association show an improvement in the shortage of ICU beds.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 6
Alabama hospital statistics from Monday show a large jump in the shortage of ICU beds.
Moment of Silence Planned for Those Who Died of COVID-19 in Alabama
A moment of silence is planned for noon on Tuesday, Sept. 7, to remember those who have died of COVID-19 in Alabama.
Amid Virus Surge, Rising Vaccination Rates Offer Hope
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s improving COVID-19 vaccination rates are offering a glimmer of hope to medical officials as the state continues to see a crush of virus patients in hospitals. But there is also concern about what is coming…
Autauga County Schools: Fewer New COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Autauga County school system has posted its weekly COVID-19 case updates as of September 2.
Elmore County Schools: COVID-19 Cases Show Slight Increase
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis has released new COVID-19 numbers for the school system. This week's figures show a slight increase from last week.
Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin to Miss Season Opener Due to COVID-19
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin has announced that he has developed a breakthrough case of COVID-19 and will miss his team's season opener against Louisville.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Friday, Sept. 3
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. There is a slight improvement in some of the numbers.
New COVID-19 Alabama School Dashboard Released
The latest report shows cases have more than doubled since last week.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Sept. 2
New statistics from the Alabama Hospital Association show the deficit in ICU beds statewide continues to grow.
Montgomery Public School COVID-19 Closures Now Up to Seven Schools
Montgomery Public Schools has closed two more schools -- one a high school -- due to COVID-19 cases.
State of Alabama to Use Football, Gift Cards as New COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives
With Alabama's COVID-19 vaccination rates lagging at or near the bottom nationally, the state is turning to college football and gift cards as incentives to convince people to get the shots.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Sept. 1
New statistics show the deficit of ICU beds is still growing.
McIntyre Comprehensive Academy Closed Due to COVID-19 Cases
Montgomery Public Schools is closing McIntyre Comprehensive Academy for 14 calendar days due to a rise in positive COVID-19 cases.
Montgomery Public Schools Cancels All Thursday Middle School Football Games
Montgomery Public Schools has canceled all middle school football games scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 2.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Tuesday, Aug. 31
New statistics from the Alabama Hospital Association show the deficit of ICU beds is growing.
Wetumpka High School to Shift to Virtual for the Remainder of the Week
An Elmore County high school will shift soon to a virtual platform. Elmore County Schools Superintendent Richard Dennis said Wetumpka High School will shift to virtual starting Wednesday and continue through Friday of this week. Dennis said the reason for…
MPS Temporarily Closes Capitol Heights Middle School Due to COVID-19 Cases
Montgomery Public Schools is having to close another school due to COVID-19. Capitol Heights Middle School will be closed for 14 calendar days starting Wednesday, September 1. The school is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, September 15. During the closing,…
Alabama Sets Record for Virus Patients in Intensive Care Units
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has set a new high for the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care, although the total number of hospitalized coronavirus patients remains slightly below the winter peak. The state on Sunday had 884 COVID-19…
Autauga County Schools: 321 Cases of COVID-19
The Autauga County school system is now posting weekly COVID-19 case updates.
