Thursday marks one month since Baptist Health opened its Coronavirus Care Clinic in Montgomery and later added a clinic in Prattville. In that time, they’ve seen close to 2,000 patients and have confirmed more than 100 positive cases. Now we’re meeting the people working around the clock to keep our community safe. “I don’t know what a hero is really…
Cahaba Medical Care says it will conduct a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site Saturday, April 18th from 10AM-2PM at Dollar General at 100 Front Street in Uniontown. It says testing resources are scarce and will be limited to those with the following: Symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath Employer mandate Significant exposure to someone who has tested positive…
The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of April 5 – April 11. 77,515 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone during this time period. 71,374 of those claims are COVID-19 related. Click County Breakdown for a breakdown by county. Click Industry Breakdown for a breakdown by industry. *Be sure to click week ending day 04-11-2020….
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the launch of new COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites in Adamsville and Montgomery. The testing sites are supported by Walmart and Quest Diagnostics and will be available to anyone who may be exhibiting symptoms, as well as all health care workers and first responders. “I greatly appreciate the efforts by Walmart and Quest Diagnostics to…
Gold’s Gym has announced that it will be permanently closing about 30 gyms, including all locations in Alabama. The gyms had already been closed because of COVID-19. The company said on Facebook: “While the COVID-19-related closures have caused us to reassess the viability of some company-owned locations and make the difficult decision to permanently close about 30 gyms, we know…
Coronavirus testing will return to Macon County on Tuesday, April 21 from 10A.M. until 2P.M. The testing will be conducted at the Macon County Health Department. Pre-screening is required for testing. To set up an appointment and pre-screening call 334-727-1800. There are currently 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Macon Co. and two fatalities. Categories: Coronavirus, News Tags: blackbelt, coronavirus, coronavirus…
Update: This story was updated on 4/15/2020, 10:30AM to include names of members of the Governor’s Cornavirus Task Force Executive Committee. On Tuesday Governor Kay Ivey held a press conference giving updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic in Alabama. During that press conference, the Governor focused on the economy and when things may re-open and resemble some form of life before…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says people to not let their guard down on anti-coronavirus measures and was noncommittal on whether closures would have to extend through May. Ivey spoke at a news conference, saying Tuesday that she wants to reopen the state economy as soon as possible. But she suggested that may take a piecemeal approach when it does. The…
As we reported earlier this month, Camden Nursing Facility, Inc has had residents and staff test positive to the COVID-19. As of Tuesday, April 14, there are thirteen staff members and four residents positive for COVID-19. The residents are receiving appropriate medical care as directed by their physician. The staff members are on home quarantine and are receiving appropriate medical…
Alabama school systems are now one week into alternative learning methods of instruction since state officials closed schools due to coronavirus concerns. It’s a challenge Troy City School’s interim Superintendent Cynthia Thomas had to face head-on, only weeks after being appointed to the seat. “I’ve been able to work with administration as well as faculty and staff to make sure…
