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Alabama continues slow path toward normalcy after removal of mask mandate: ‘It’s a good feeling’ Updated Apr 17, 2021; Facebook Share As Candice Jacquemin reflected on her first in-person 5K event in more than 13 months, she couldn’t help but acknowledge a bit of a running rust she needed to work out along a flat course through the neighborhoods of Gulf Shores. “It was exciting and exhilarating to get out there,” said Jacquemin, 26, of Robertsdale, and one of 550 participants in Sa...

Fauci award, John Denver, isolation outreach: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports © Jack Gruber, USA TODAY National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Fauci spoke with USA TODAY about the Zika virus on May 11, 2016. Alabama Birmingham: A year into the coronavirus pandemic, the creator of a popular website for tracking COVID-19 in the state is pondering what will become of his creation once the health care crisis eases....

From USA TODAY Network and wire reports Alabama Birmingham: A year into the coronavirus pandemic, the creator of a popular website for tracking COVID-19 in the state is pondering what will become of his creation once the health care crisis eases. David Marconnet told WBHM he sees two options for his Bama Tracker site, which has been visited by at least 1.5 million people so far and presents publicly available data about the virus in easily accessible, understandable charts and graphs. Bama Trac...

The creator of a popular website for tracking COVID-19 in Alabama is pondering what will become of his creation once the health care crisis eases.

Alabama will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include people age 55 and older, people with disabilities and people ages 16 to 64 with high-risk conditions starting March 22. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the expansion may more than double the number of people eligible for vaccination. An estimated 1.5 million people were eligible in Phase 1a and 1b, he said. The expansion will come as the Alabama National Guard will begin rotating vaccinations effort in counties, mostly in th...

David Marconnet created Bama Tracker to compile the state's COVID-19 data starting in March 2020.

Alabama crossroads: Will Kay Ivey follow other Republican governors in lifting mask orders? Updated Mar 03, 2021; Posted Mar 03, 2021 A sign outside Fridas Mexican restaurant in Northport, Ala., informing patrons masks are required to enter under Alabama state government mandate due to coronavirus. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com) Facebook Share Valerii De Loach lost more than $10,000 in income last year after five of her clients permanently stopped seeking her services once the coronavirus pandemic b...

Dining with the stars, multitasking surgeon, 4 a.m. last call: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports, USA TODAY Alabama Tuscaloosa: The Alabama Department of Public Health is asking residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus to participate in a confidential survey that will help experts learn more about the virus’s spread. The department said its online survey is designed to “supplement ADPH investigation and contact tracing effor...

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‘Do the right thing’: Alabama’s top health officer concerned about Mobile Mardi Gras risk Updated Feb 13, 2021; Posted Feb 12, 2021 Facebook Share Mardi Gras Day in Mobile represents a concern for Alabama’s leading public health officer who implored revelers on Friday to “do the right thing” and avoid large crowds. Dr. Scott Harris, the state’s health officer, said he sees a large gathering for Mardi Gras having the potential of causing a COVID-19 super spreader event one year a...