County health departments in the Northern, West Central and part of the Southwestern Public Health Districts will be closed on Monday, February 15, due to winter weather conditions that could heavily impact roadways. A list of county health departments that will be closed in each district is included below. Northern District: Cullman, Colbert, Franklin, Jackson, Lawrence, Limestone, Lauderdale, Madison, Marion,…
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic that has affected every long-term care facility in Alabama, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is taking measures to control pathogens inside the state’s veterans homes by installing needlepoint bi-polar ionization systems. The ionization system is intended to reduce airborne pathogens when added to HVAC systems. It works as an air cleaning system…
The state announced its plans to carry out the first execution of an inmate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Willie B. Smith Willie B. Smith is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Thursday for the fatally shooting Sharma Ruth Johnson with a shotgun. Johnson was abducted, robbed and killed in Birmingham in 1991. He was sentenced to death in 1992….
COVID-19 has brought staggering income losses to developing countries, threatening hundreds of millions of people with hunger and lost savings. researchers at UC Berkeley studied nine countries throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Even in the first few months of the pandemic, 70% of households reported financial losses. And even when the pandemic ends, most Americans say they’ll continue with…
A drug used to treat gout seems to be helping covid patients, that’s according to a study in the British medical journal. researchers in brazil conducted a small trial and found the drug colchicine helped cut the need for oxygen therapy and hospital stays in covid patients. covid, like gout, causes inflammation. A Swedish study finds people infected with COVID-19…
COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Montgomery – Alabama News Network Alabama is moving forward to phase 1-B of coronavirus vaccinations as it opens eight mass vaccination clinics this week. In our area, there are clinics in Montgomery and Selma. Phase 1-B includes: Everyone 65 and older; educators; grocery store workers; some manufacturing workers; public transit workers; agriculture employees; state legislators and…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama is expanding who is eligible to receive immunizations against COVID-19 but health officials cautioned there’s still not enough vaccine for everyone who qualifies for a shot. Beginning Monday, everyone 65 and older; educators; grocery store workers; some manufacturing workers; public transit workers; agriculture employees; state legislators, and constitutional officers will be eligible to get vaccinations….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– COVID-19 has drastically changed the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The event will be totally virtual this year — and preparations are coming down to the wire. Drew Glover is the Principal Coordinator for the event. “The Jubilee as an organization is discouraging people from having in-person events over the weekend that would cause any kind…
The Alabama Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would provide businesses and others protection from liability in coronavirus-related lawsuits. The bill passed today without debate on a 27-1 vote. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) has said that the bill would give protection to companies, churches and other entities from virus-related claims only…
Vaccination clinic held at the old Montgomery Mall – Alabama News Network The City of Montgomery says Saturday’s vaccination clinic was a success, with 1,100 doses provided. The clinic was held at the old Montgomery Mall for people in the 1A+ group, which included first responders, health care workers and those 75 years old and older. It had been expected…
