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Governor Ivey : No Shelter in Place Order for Alabama
Birmingham city leaders,
On Tuesday Governor Ivey and State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris updated the coronavirus response in Alabama via teleconference. It was the first time that health officials and the Governor held their press conference by telephone, in an effort to practice good social distancing. One question that many had was the possibility of a statewide “shelter in place” order in…
What the Tech? Siri Can Now Answer Coronavirus Questions
Siri can now provide information on the Coronavirus and might even be able to help you decide whether you should seek medical attention or just stay at home. Apple updated the voice assistant over the weekend to provide information from the CDC. It will also ask about any symptoms you’re experiencing and using that information, will suggest you see a…
Over 200 Confirmed Cases of the Coronavirus in Alabama
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Alabama continue to rise. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health’s website, Alabama now has over 200 confirmed cases with 215 cases. Twenty-five of the 67 counties now have confirmed cases. Jefferson County has the most cases with 90 confirmed cases. The ages on confirmed coronavirus cases range from 2 to 97,…
Red Cross Partners with Troy University for Two-Day Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is working to address a nation-wide shortage of blood donations. The organization is teaming with Troy University for a two-day blood drive. Blood drive organizers say COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of hundreds of blood drives across the country “We have lost a total of over 3000 units in our area,” American Red Cross Team Supervisor…
ALSDE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
An Alabama State Department of Education employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Director of Communications Dr. Michael Sibley confirmed to Alabama News Network that they were notified Monday night about the case. While the employee worked on the 5th floor at the department, Dr. Sibley says the entire 5th floor has not been closed. Only the section that the person…
What the Tech? App of the Day: Headspace
As a majority of Americans are finishing up their first full week of working from home or at least differently, stress and anxiety levels are at a high point. You cannot avoid news of COVID-19 and the Coronavirus, if you play the stock market the news has been bad for the past several weeks, and the kids are home and…
What the Tech? How Coronavirus Is Affecting Air Travel
Like a lot of people, my family had a spring break vacation scheduled the second week of March when the kids were going to be out of school. Prior to our trip last Wednesday, the Coronavirus was a concern but not to the point the president or health officials were telling people to stay home. So we kept our schedule…
AUM Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
An Auburn University at Montgomery employee has reported testing positive for COVID-19. The employee has observed self-isolation at home since reporting potential exposure. AUM has notified those employees who may have been exposed to the employee through workplace interaction. Those individuals have been asked to observe a 14-day self-quarantine. The employee was last on campus March 16 and is not believed…
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Worked for 6 Days After Being Tested
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since he had no symptoms of the illness. Paul also says he did not have direct contact with anyone who tested positive for the virus or was sick….
