Tag: COVID-19
Ellis: COVID-19 Vaccines Create Optimism and Skepticism
By Glenn Ellis
Reports of COIVD-19 vaccines that are hoped to be 95 percent effective is causing as much skepticism as it is optimism. With...
Word on The Street
Compiled by Sydney Melson
We asked Birmingham-area residents, What impact, if any, will COVID-19 have on your Thanksgiving?
HEAVENLEE PAGAN: “COVID probably won’t have much of...
With COVID-19 cases on rise, Birmingham doctor has warning for City...
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
As the record number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise rapidly across the state and the nation, Jefferson County...
COVID-19 Cases Force Birmingham K-8 School to Remote Learning
Bhamcityschools.org
The number of positive COVID-19 cases at Hudson K-8 School has prompted Birmingham City Schools to shift to remote learning at that school until...
How to enjoy Thanksgiving, family holidays during a pandemic
By Tehreem Khan
UAB News
Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends gather to celebrate the season together. Traditions often include sharing meals around a table,...
Drew: What Happens if the Perfect COVID-19 Storm Strikes Your Family?
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Last week the safety article's focus was on being COVID-19 prepared for a possible perfect storm. Some in the medical community...
Ellis: Why Blacks are Hesitant to Take COVID-19 Vaccine
By Glenn Ellis
In spite of Blacks being one of the populations hit hardest around the world from COIVD-19, a poll from The Undefeated sports...
Flu and COVID-19: how to tell the difference this winter and...
By Savannah Koplon
UAB News
The onset of colder, fall weather is usually the first trigger for people to remember that flu season is around the...
Alabama’s ‘safer at home’ order extended to December
By WSFA Staff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris announced updates to Alabama’s “safer at home” order...
Ellis: COVID-19, Structural Racism and Black Health
“I am glad COVID has ‘laid bare’ structural racism and inequalities in health care and health for some folks. Welcome. We are happy to...