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COVID-19 Coverage

DCH reports few COVID cases as numbers decrease

By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyrsten Eller The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continues to decrease after the ongoing years-long battle. Currently, there are five or fewer COVID-19 inpatients being treated at DCH Regional Medical Center, and numbers are…

Alabama COVID-19 hospitalizations at low for pandemic

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Fewer people are being treated for COVID-19 in Alabama hospitals than at any time since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. Statistics show just 90 people statewide were hospitalized with the coronavirus Friday. That…

COVID pandemic's end may bring turbulence for US health care

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for a cumbersome U.S. health care system made more generous, flexible and up-to-date technologically through a raft of temporary…

Alabama virus hospitalizations lowest since pandemic start

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alabama has dropped to the lowest point since the earliest days of the pandemic. State statistics show just 156 people statewide were being treated for the illness caused…

DCH reports lowest number of positive COVID cases since April

By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyrsten Eller Although the COVID-19 virus is still relevant in our lives, the number of people who have tested positive for the virus has decreased significantly. DCH Health System Vice President of Communications and Marketing…

Virus hospitalizations at lowest point in Alabama since 2021

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are at their lowest point in Alabama since late 2021 in another sign that the latest wave of illness is loosening its grip. Statistics from the Alabama Department of Public Health show 535…

A firsthand look at Alabama's COVID quarantine policy

By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Jas Orr As the omicron variant continues to sweep Alabama, the University of Alabama continues to take precautions against the virus. After testing positive for COVID-19, I experienced these policies first hand.  For me, it…

How could new omicron variant impact West Alabama?

Although hospital numbers around the country continue decreasing, state health officials think staying on guard and prepared is imperative, especially considering the rise of the . "Just because you've had positive movement one day or over a couple of days,…

DCH reports decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations

In many parts of the country, COVID-19 hospitalizations are trending downward, and that's in line with what's happening here in West Alabama. DCH Health System Marketing and Communications Vice President…

COVID-19 hospitalizations decline 5% across Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has decreased about 5% in Alabama since last week, a potential sign of improvement in the fight against the pandemic. Statistics from the Alabama Department of Public Health showed…

Tuscaloosa City Schools extending mask mandate another 2 weeks

Tuscaloosa City Schools is staying masks-on for at least another two weeks, the system announced today. As of Jan. 28, TCS is reporting a two-week average COVID-19 positive rate of 2.92%. The system's threshold for removing the masking requirement is…

Moderna leader: Staying ahead of variants top priority

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Gracie Fusco Moderna's chief medical officer doesn't mince words regarding those who still haven't gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, saying vaccines are the best way to avoid serious complications or even death from the virus. Dr.…

Alabama nursing homes limit restrictions for visitations

By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Kyrsten Eller When the COVID-19 pandemic began, older adults in assisted living were especially vulnerable to serious illness or death from the virus. For months, loved ones weren't able to visit nursing home residents. However,…

Local doctor: lack of COVID vaccine access affecting rural residents

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Kennedy Chase While COVID-19 cases are seeing a decrease in some larger metropolitan areas, rural communities are still being ravaged by the virus. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, more than 57,000 Alabamians have tested positive over the last seven days, and 44% of COVID-19 tests are coming

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