Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Board Of Education To Review Reopening Plan For 2021-22
The Hoover Board of Education will hold a work session July 12 to discuss the school system's reopening plan for the coming school year.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Alabama: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Alabama are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Birmingham, AL|News|
Bessemer COVID-19 Vaccine Location Closing
The Community Vaccination Center at the WaterMark Place in Bessemer is closing June 16.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
'Vaccine Sweepstakes' Proposed By Birmingham Council President
City Council President William Parker is proposing Birmingham follow other areas in the country by introducing a "vaccine sweepstakes."
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham's Mask Order Set To Expire Monday
Birmingham's citywide mask order is set to expire at 5 p.m. Monday after the council opted not to extend it at its most recent meeting.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
UAB To Close 3 Local Vaccine Clinics As Demand Decreases
Volume for first-dose vaccinations has dropped 75 percent at all of UAB’s community vaccination locations over the last few weeks.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Several Stores Drop Mask Requirement For Vaccinated Customers
Some national and regional chain stores have dropped their mask requirements for people who have been fully vaccinated.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama Parents: Do You Want Your Young Teens Vaccinated?
Patch wants to know whether you plan on getting your young teens vaccinated now that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has expanded EUA.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham's Mask Mandate: What Comes Next
After the Centers for Disease Control amended its stance on face coverings this week, Birmingham may revise its city-wide mask order.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Teens 12-15
The COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health for teens ages 12-15.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
COVID-19 Loans Available For Alabama Small Businesses, Nonprofits
Alabama's small businesses and nonprofits can now get loans of up to $100,000 and support from the Southern Opportunity and Resilience Fund.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
J&J Vaccine: Feds Lift Recommended Pause In Alabama, Elsewhere
A key federal committee recommended that the U.S. lift the pause of the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama Lags Behind In COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Although more than half of the U.S. has been vaccinated, Alabama residents are getting vaccinated at a slower rate.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Trussville, AL|News|
Walmart On Parkway East Offering Walk-In Vaccines
The Walmart Supercenter on Parkway East will offer COVID-19 vaccines without an appointment Saturday.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Bessemer To Get FEMA Vaccination Site
The White House announced that a new federal COVID-19 vaccine site is coming to Bessemer.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama To Pause Use Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Alabama health director Dr. Scott Harris said no cases of adverse effects of the vaccine have been reported in Alabama.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
New Vaccine Clinic Opens At Birmingham CrossPlex
Monday marks the opening of another COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the Birmingham, as 1,000 doses will be administered at the CrossPlex.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama To Begin 'Safer Apart' Order Friday
Gov. Kay Ivey said Wednesday the state's "Safer Apart" order will replace the "Safer at Home" order Friday.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Trussville, AL|News|
Jefferson County Schools To Require Masks For Rest Of School Year
The statewide face covering requirement expires Friday, but Jefferson County Schools will require them for the remainder of the school year.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham City Council Extends Citywide Mask Order
Although Gov. Kay Ivey's statewide mask order expires Friday, the City of Birmingham will mandate face coverings into May.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
New Jefferson County Coronavirus Cases Down To 60 Per Day
Over the last week, Jefferson County is averaging just 60 new COVID-19 cases per day as vaccines become more available.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Across Alabama|News|
Alabama Opens Vaccine Eligibility To All Over 16
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced vaccinations would be available to all 16 and older starting Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Vestavia School System Updates Reopening Plan
Superintendent Todd Freeman gave an update on the Vestavia Hills City Schools reopening plan Monday.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine: Where And How To Get It In Birmingham
New vaccine sites are opening up around the state. See where you can get it and who is eligible.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
New COVID-19 Vaccination Site Set At Birmingham Airport
The vaccination site at the airport will allow for administering up to 4,500 COVID-19 vaccinations each week over the next 60 days.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
COVID-19 Vaccines Available At Alabama Winn-Dixie Stores
Select Winn-Dixie supermarket locations in Alabama are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
'COVID-19 Vaccine Selfies' Might Be A Bad Idea: Report
Posting photos on social media of your vaccination card could be revealing more information than you would like.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Miles College Offering COVID-19 Vaccines Thursday
COVID-19 vaccines will be available for eligible recipients Thursday at Miles College beginning at 9 a.m.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Gov. Ivey Urges Use Of Masks After Mandate Expires
The statewide mask order expires April 9, but Gov. Kay Ivey says people should still wear them in public.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
23 Percent Of JeffCo Adults At Least Partially Vaccininated
The ADPH says at least 22 percent of adults in Alabama have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Trussville, AL|News|
UAB COVID-19 Vaccine Site Opens In Center Point Friday
Cathedral of the Cross joins UAB Highlands, Parker High School and the Hoover Met as vaccination locations run by UAB in Jefferson County.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama To Expand Access To COVID-19 Vaccine To Next Phase
The COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan will enter Phase 1c soon, which includes people 55 and older and those with health conditions.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham City Schools To Consider Revised School Calendar
A survey for parents of BCS students will be considered when the school board votes on the 2021-22 calendar.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Alabama Community Colleges Not Raising Tuition For 2021-22
The Alabama Community College System announced that tuition will remain the same for the upcoming school year.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Trussville, AL|News|
UAB To Open New COVID-19 Vaccine Site In Center Point
After a slow start, Alabama is catching up to other states in its COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, due in part to UAB's drive-thru vaccine sites.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Masks Should Be Worn After Mandate Expires: AL Health Director
Dr. Scott Harris of the Alabama Department of Public Health recommends masks be worn even after the statewide mandate expires in April.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Across Alabama|News|
CVS Offering COVID-19 Vaccines In Alabama: See Details, Locations
CVS pharmacies in Alabama are offering free COVID-19 vaccines in select stores across the state.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
What Ivey's New Safety Order Means For Schools, Businesses
Although the statewide mask order will remain for another month, Gov. Kay Ivey did announce other changes to the state's COVID-19 orders.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Vestavia Lawmaker Seeks To Limit County Health Director's Power
Rep. David Wheeler (R- Vestavia Hills) has sponsored a bill that would force Dr. Mark Wilson to consult a board before emergency orders.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook Schools Employees Get Coronavirus Vaccine
More than 230 Mountain Brook Schools employees received their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine last week.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Across Alabama|News|
AL Coronavirus Vaccine Hub: Where, Who And How To Get Immunized
Find the latest information here on who is eligible to be vaccinate in Alabama and how to schedule an appointment.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
