Alabama doctors become the first people in the state to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Walter Doty IV, MD, and Ravi Nallamothu, MD, received the first doses Tuesday morning at Southeast Health in Dothan. The doses were administered by Chris Holland, RN, Director of Surgical Services at Southeast Health. The first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be distributed to…
If you are planning to travel for the holiday season, might as well do it safely right? The Alabama Department of Public Health is asking Alabamians to either get tested or self-monitor yourself for any possible symptoms. These are the best ways to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, officials say. The ADPH recommend the ‘GuideSafe’ app to help monitor…
The Alabama Department of Public Health partnered with Eastdale Mall to hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic. The five minute process included residents driving in, giving their background information, and getting the flu shot. ADPH officials are encouraging all Alabamians to get their flu shot as it will keep more families healthy and safe. For more information visit here. Categories:…
On Thursday, October 15, The COVID-19 Specimen Collection Clinics conducted a Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing event. The event hosted at Shorter Farmer’s Market was from 9am-11am. The ADPH tested those who are COVID-19 experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or those who are high risk. They prepared to test 50 people. Results will be back in 3 to 5 days from the Alabama State…
Two Opp City schools will return to full-time instruction after Labor Day. The Opp City Board of Education says Opp Elementary and Opp Middle School students will head back to the classroom on Tuesday, September 8. The board cites the Alabama Department of Public Health’s Back to School Toolkit and Covington County’s continued status as “Low Risk” on the ADPH…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama reported more than 1,700 new confirmed Coronavirus cases – the highest number yet for a single day – as doctors and health officials expressed concern about further spread during the holiday weekend. The state on Thursday surpassed the previous high water mark for the most infections reported in a 24-hour period, while the number of…
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have announced a $500,000 donation to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to assist with testing and equipment in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the donation, Governor Ivey stated: “I commend the Poarch Creek Indians for their generosity during this time. These funds will save lives and greatly…
A spokesperson for an Andalusia rehabilitation center has confirmed that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The spokesperson says the staffer is receiving appropriate medical care and is not working. They say they notified the Covington County Health Department and Alabama Department of Public Health of the positive test. Residents and their families also have been notified. The…
As governors in some of the states hardest hit by the COVID-19 outbreak are calling on doctors and nurses from other states to help fill their desperate need for healthcare workers, Alabama is now calling on front-line volunteers too. As confirmed COVID-19 cases topped 1,800 over the weekend, The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services (GOVS), also known as Alabama Serves, …
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Alabama Department of Public Health is going from county to county — testing people for COVID-19. A mobile test site was set up in the parking lot of the Dallas County Health Department in Selma — Wednesday. Tests were available to people who had a doctor’s order for the test. As well as to…
