Tag: COVID-19

By Samuetta Hill Drew As of this date, a majority of the United States governors have implemented a “shelter in place” order. The “shelter in...

By Glenn Ellis Chronic diseases affect nearly 1 in 2 adults in this country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses this definition: “Chronic...

Compiled by Erica Wright We asked Birmingham-area residents, What are you doing to stay mentally and physically fit during the COVID-19 pandemic? Breancha Scott: “I go...

By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times On Tuesday, the City Council approved $1 million for the Birmingham Strong Service Corps, a newly formed program to identify...

The Birmingham Times The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham on Friday began the first round of grants from its COVID-19 Relief Fund to organizations helping...

By Holly Gainer UAB News The novel coronavirus has changed many aspects of our day-to-day lives, including trips to the grocery store. Instead of popping by...

By Mark Kelly Alabama Newscenter Small businesses in Alabama affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be supported by a new initiative announced April 7. A partnership...

By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times COVID-19 can significantly kill more people than the flu; blacks and the poor tend to do much worse when infected...

By Haley Herfurth UAB News Feel free to order that pizza or call in for curbside pickup at your favorite local restaurant: The risk of contracting...

By Emma Harchanko UAB News Overwhelmed. Anxious. Distracted. Lonely. These are a few words that might describe the feelings of those who are transitioning into working...