Coronavirus

At Baptist Health’s vaccine clinic in Montgomery, people of all ages have been getting...

More Alabama teens, adolescents getting vaccinated against COVID-19

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Jasmine Williams

More than 40% of Alabama’s population is fully vaccinated and the vaccination rate is slowly on the rise. Health officials are also seeing more teens and adolescents getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC expanding Pfizer booster shot recommendations

Updated: Sep. 24, 2021 at 7:06 PM EDT

By Ahniaelyah Spraggs

CDC expanding booster shot recommendations

‘These are our friends’: Alabama still seeing high number of COVID-19 deaths

Updated: Sep. 24, 2021 at 12:46 PM EDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris opened his weekly pandemic briefing with an acknowledgment of CDC reporting that Alabama currently leads the nation for its high COVID-19 death rate.

Monoclonal antibodies in short supply in Alabama after federal allocation

Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 10:50 PM EDT

By Cassie Fambro

Dr. Scott Harris says Alabama is not getting the monoclonal antibodies it requested.

The mother had not been vaccinated, due to a fear of vaccines after her husband had a bad...

Father of 8 urges vaccinations after wife dies of COVID-19

Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 6:06 AM EDT

The mother had not been vaccinated, due to a fear of vaccines after her husband had a bad reaction to the flu shot several years ago.

Health experts say the upcoming flu season could be "severe," and with hospitals struggling,...

COVID-19 booster shots expected for some; health experts recommend flu shot

Updated: Sep. 23, 2021 at 5:10 AM EDT

Health experts say the upcoming flu season could be "severe," and with hospitals struggling, they are recommending flu vaccines.

An unproven treatment for COVID-19 is impacting some horse owners around our state who are...

Some horse owners concerned over possible Ivermectin shortage

Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 11:56 AM EDT

By Josh Gauntt

An unproven treatment for COVID-19 is impacting some horse owners around our state who are searching for the medicine for their animals.

Health experts expect the FDA to make a decision on boosters for the general population in the...

COVID-19 boosters under consideration as hospitals overwhelmed

Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 5:54 AM EDT

Health experts expect the FDA to make a decision on boosters for the general population in the coming weeks.

There are roughly 150 officers in San Jose, California, who are currently unvaccinated or have...

Veteran police officer resigns over California city's vaccine mandate

Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 4:57 AM EDT

There are roughly 150 officers in San Jose, California, who are currently unvaccinated or have not disclosed their vaccination status to the city.

Health experts predict shots for the age group could be available by the end of October.

US closes in on COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11

Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 4:44 AM EDT

Health experts predict shots for the age group could be available by the end of October.

Jefferson County health leaders say they aren’t seeing enough people getting second COVID shot

Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 11:33 PM EDT

By Lauren Jackson

State data shows that only 41% of the state is fully vaccinated and 51% has gotten one dose.

Troup County adding more morgue space at Wellstar West Georgia Hospital

Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 7:19 PM EDT

By Ahniaelyah Spraggs

Troup County adding more morgue space at Wellstar West Georgia Hospital

Children’s of Alabama reports no children on ventilators

Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 2:29 PM EDT

By WBRC Staff

Children’s was treating 25 COVID-19 positive patients as of September 20, 2021.

The owner says it’s a private business, and he has every right to refuse service to those who...

Texas bar owner defends 'no mask' policy after asking couple to leave

Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 1:30 AM EDT

The owner says it’s a private business, and he has every right to refuse service to those who want to wear a mask.

Auburn City Schools report consecutive decline in COVID cases

Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 7:08 PM EDT

By Leonard Hall

The data is from the week of September 13 - 17.

85 students, staffers test positive for COVID in Muscogee County schools

Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 4:45 PM EDT

By Leonard Hall

The latest data is from the week of September 13 - 16.

The health department said seven pregnant women have died.

ADPH continues to urge pregnant women, eligible kids to get the vaccine

Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 3:04 PM EDT

By Brady Talbert

With dozens of pregnant women and kids being hospitalized each day, the Alabama Department of Public Health is continuing to encourage mothers and eligible children to consider the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine advisers to the FDA have voted to recommend booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine for...

Health officials concerned with getting unvaccinated their shots, not boosters

Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 1:53 AM EDT

Vaccine advisers to the FDA have voted to recommend booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine for people 65 and older and those at high risk of severe COVID.

Alabama’s hospitals are seeing more intensive care unit beds open.

Alabama sees more ICU beds open

Updated: Sep. 18, 2021 at 6:13 PM EDT

By WSFA 12 News Staff

Alabama’s hospitals are seeing more intensive care unit beds open.

Fountain City Classic hosting COVID vaccination and testing clinic

Fountain City Classic hosting COVID vaccination, testing clinics

Updated: Sep. 18, 2021 at 11:09 AM EDT

By Dajhea Jones

Fountain City Classic hosting COVID vaccination, testing clinics