‘Back-to-School’ Vaccination Clinic Huge Success Over the Weekend
Organizers say the clinic was a huge success with 238 Montgomery residents given their first dose of the vaccine. Out of that group, a 115 were students.
COVID-19 vaccinations
Plummeting Alabama Vaccination Rate Worrying Health Leaders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Alabama has fallen to a level not seen since the earliest days of the immunization campaign even though less than 30% of the state’s population is fully vaccinated. Statistics from the Alabama Department of Public Health showed Friday that the number of people getting shots in recent days was similar…
COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to be Expanded in Alabama
From the Alabama Department of Public Health: Governor Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health have announced that starting March 22, ADPH will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people age 55 and older, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the population defined as Allocation Phase 1c in the Alabama Vaccine Allocation Plan. “We have been concerned…
Alabama Debuts Online Scheduler for COVID-19 Vaccinations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama has launched an online portal for people to check their eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations and make appointments. The Alabama Department of Public Health said the site at https://alcovidvaccine.gov/ allows those eligible to make an appointment if shots are available in their county of choice. Starting Feb. 8, Alabama will expand who is eligible for the…
State Health Officer on Vaccine: ‘Not Enough to go Around’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama will soon announce a time frame for expanding who can get COVID-19 vaccinations. State Health Officer Scott Harris made the announcement Thursday during budget hearings. Legislators say there is widespread public frustration and anger over the vaccine rollout. Harris said the state will provide more information Friday. He said supply is the main problem in…
AEA: ‘Education Employees are Dying,’ Seeks Vaccinations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama Education Association is urging the state to give teachers COVID-19 vaccinations following the deaths of public school employees from the contagious illness. The group, which represents public education employees, estimated Monday that 39 school employees have died from COVID-19. Theron Stokes, AEA associate executive director, sent a Friday letter to State Health Officer Scott…
Tallassee City School’s Staff Receive Covid-19 Vaccinations
Tallassee City Board of Education staffers had the opportunity to receive COVID-19 vaccinations on January 20th, thanks to Tallassee’s Community Hospital. TCS is very appreciative for the vaccinations. Vaccinated staffers means the student’s education will be able to thrive a little more. Dr.Brok Nolin, Superintendent of TCS had this to say regarding the vaccinations, “Having our staff protected is vitally…
