Tag: pandemic
Ellis: Understanding the ‘vaccine stage’ of this pandemic
By Glenn Ellis
There are more vaccines in the pipeline now for COVID-19 than ever for any infectious disease.
At some point the number of vaccines...
2020: A Year to Remember
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
What’s left to say about 2020 except that it’s over. But what a year with the well-chronicled coronavirus pandemic...
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...
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,...
The Correct Way to Clean and Wear Cloth Face Masks
By Holly Gainer
UAB News
As businesses begin to reopen, many cities and states are requiring or encouraging people to wear cloth face masks while in...
How to safely grocery shop during the coronavirus pandemic
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...
UAB Medicine updates downtown coronavirus testing site hours
By Adam Pope
UAB News
Effective Friday, April 3, the Downtown COVID-19 Testing Site hours will change. The new hours are as follows:
Call Center: 7 a.m....
Gov. Kay Ivey issues statewide stay-at-home order as COVID-19 cases rise
The Birmingham Times
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced a statewide stay-at-home order from the state health officer effective beginning Saturday, April 4 at...
Girls Inc. Provides Online Learning During Global Health Crisis
By Donna Cope
Alabama NewsCenter
The COVID-19 hiatus isn’t keeping Girls Inc. from helping underserved girls, who have received food for their body and mind.
Several youngsters...
Pandemic and Pandemonium: 7 Days in Birmingham
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
One week ago, there were no identified COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County or the state of Alabama, as local officials...
