Tag: COVID-19
US gives go-ahead for Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
By Associated Press
The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end...
Drew: Determining high medical risk during COVID-19 pandemic
By Samuetta Hill Drew
With COVID-19 numbers continuing to spiral upward at an increasingly rapid and alarming rate across the country, which includes our state...
Ellis: Should You Take the COVID-19 Vaccine?
By Glenn Ellis
Now comes the moment of truth. The time has come when each of us will have to make a personal decision about...
Word on The Street
Compiled by Erica Wright
We asked Birmingham-area residents, Would you take a coronavirus vaccine?
LISA WILSON: “No, not immediately. I would have to see how it...
Residents Urged to ‘Buckle Down’ as COVID-19 Deaths Grow in Jefferson...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County recently passed a grim milestone with more than 500 deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic and health officials urged...
UAB Doctors: Why Surge of COVID-19 Cases Poses ‘Serious Concern’ For...
By Sydney Melson
The Birmingham Times
Alabama hospitals this week hit a new high for COVID-19 patients and health officials see no relief in sight.
The Alabama...
Word on The Street
Compiled by Erica Wright
We asked Birmingham-area residents, Why do think there’s been a recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases?
NOAH MERRITT: “I think...
COVID-19 Cases Surge; Birmingham (Ala.) Schools Return to Remote Learning
bhamcityschools.org
Birmingham City Schools will return to remote learning beginning December 7 as the number of COVID-19 cases increase in Birmingham and health officials project...
Tips for taking care of older loved ones during a pandemic
By Adam Pope
UAB News
Mask orders. Constant cleaning. Quarantine. The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how many people live. This can be especially true for older...
Tide’s Saban tests positive for virus, will miss Iron Bowl
By John Zenor
Associated Press
The Iron Bowl will be without its biggest star.
No. 1 Alabama’s iconic coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 just before...
