Tag: Coronavirus
All non-essential businesses ordered to close in Jefferson County
The Birmingham Times
The Jefferson County Department of Health on Thursday ordered the closing of all non-essential businesses and services due to the risk of...
UAB Expert: ‘Flattening the Curve’ Critical to Curb Spread of Coronavirus
By Savannah Koplon
UAB News
With COVID-19 cases’ continuing to rise in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the National Institutes...
Emergency Help Information for COVID-19
Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) have published guidance on the virus. Visit...
Jeffco Dept. of Health on COVID-19: What to know
Jefferson County Department of Health
What can I do to protect myself and my family?
Make sure that everyone in your family age...
Telehealth A Key to Slowing Spread of COVID-19
By Holly Gainer
UAB News
As COVID-19 continues to spread in the United States, health care providers are turning to technology to help treat patients who...
Drew: How to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus
By Samuetta Hill Drew
With our state and nation being under a State of Emergency due to Coronavirus COVID–19, I would be remiss not to...
Ellis: What are Viruses Anyway?
By Glenn Ellis
During the current coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that we wash our hands long enough to...
Word on The Street
Compiled by Erica Wright
We asked Birmingham-area residents, What steps are you taking to avoid coronavirus or COVID-19?
Miranda Hornsby: “I actually work in healthcare, I’m...
City of Birmingham responds to COVID-19 with $4M in emergency funds
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s request to provide $4 million to fund police, fire,...
Jefferson County Health Officer: ‘Many cases we have not detected’
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
As the number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases continues to rise in and around Birmingham, restrictions have been placed on nursing...