covid

Local Residents Affected by Bed Shortages in Hospitals

One local man, John Thornell, is speaking out saying he’s calling on state officials to work harder on finding a solution for the bed shortage problem. Dr. Scott Harris, state health officer, says the number of bed shortages are improving, but since the omicron variant hospitals have suffered. “Back in 2020, we had about 1500 inpatients across the state,” said…

Update: COVID Hospitalizations in Alabama, Blood Shortage

According the Dr. Don Williamson, CEO of the Alabama Hospital Association, as of Wednesday there were only about 5 1/2% of ICU beds available statewide. As the Omicron variant continues to spread, hospitals are now seeing a staff shortage along with ICU beds. “In parts of the state, we actually had more patients needing ICU care than we had available…

Health Officials Say Omicron Variant Could be More Infectious than Delta

Dr. Scott Harris says he agrees with President Biden and is urging Alabamians to get vaccinated this holiday season as a new COVID-19 variant is spreading. The Omicron variant has now been detected in every continent, but has not had a case reported in the U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday, he won’t be seeking any severe business or…

Annual Golf Classic Benefits Special Needs Children in Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dozens of golfers hit the links Wednesday at the Valley Grande Golf Course — to help children in the community with special needs. The 11th annual Evans Special Benefit Fund Golf Classic — raises money and awareness for agencies that serve special needs children. Cahaba Mental Health — Easter Seals — Selma City Schools —…

School Systems Around Nation Suffer from Food Shortage

Many school systems local and around the nation have been facing a food shortage, lately. The shortage has been mainly due to the food vendors not being able to deliver food items to these schools. In the past week, Elmore Co. officials said 12 of their regular food vendors did not deliver products. “This morning we actually had to go…