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Alabama bracing for wave of omicron infections

In this 'Get the Facts on the Vax' segment, a viewer asks WVTM 13's Ian Reitz why it is OK to mix and match the COVID-19 booster shots.

A doctor at UAB Hospital is debunking misinformation about a drug intended for animals that some people are trying to use as a treatment for COVID-19.

WVTM 13's Sheri Falk spoke with Dr. Michael Saag about what is working for COVID-19 patients, like monoclonal antibodies, and why it is important for people with symptoms to get tested immediately.

UAB infectious diseases specialist reflects on the past year in a pandemic Dr. Saag reflects on COVID-19 fight By Chasity Maxie | March 13, 2021 at 7:34 PM CST - Updated March 13 at 7:34 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - It was 365 days ago that a UAB infectious diseases specialist was diagnosed with COVID-19. We have often looked to Dr. Michael Saag for guidance during this coronavirus pandemic, and on Friday the 13th in March of last year, he himself was diagnosed with the virus. And he said ...

Infectious disease experts say lifting mask mandates now is a ‘horrible idea’ Should Alabama mask order be extended? By Chasity Maxie | March 3, 2021 at 7:05 PM CST - Updated March 4 at 8:40 AM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama’s mask order will expire on Friday at 5 p.m., unless Gov. Kay Ivey intervenes. Leaders in Texas and Mississippi have announced they are lifting mask mandates in their states. And health experts here are concerned about what that could mean for the pan...

Alabama reaches another grim milestone: more than 6,000 COVID-related deaths Alabama passes 6K COVID-19 deaths By Chasity Maxie | January 15, 2021 at 6:07 PM CST - Updated January 15 at 6:07 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The state of Alabama has reached another grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic with more than 6,000 deaths reported in the state. 6,030 families have lost loved ones in less than one year here in Alabama, and to put that into perspective, one doctor said that’s al...

When will children get the COVID-19 vaccine? When will a COVID vaccine be available for kids? By Chasity Maxie | January 1, 2021 at 8:45 PM CST - Updated January 1 at 8:45 PM BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The distribution of vaccines so far, has been focused mainly on adults, but clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines for children may begin soon. Dr. Anthony Fauci has said drug companies may start testing their vaccines on children as early as January. In fact, Moderna announced in early Decemb...