Following an investigation by the Cullman County Health Department, three people were potentially exposed and have received rabies post-exposure treatment to prevent infection.

Troopers said Randy Easley was fatally injured when he drove his tractor trailer off the roadway and struck a tree.

In the event a student is exposed to COVID-19 or catches it or something else that keeps them out of school then he or she will be able to stay connected with their classwork.

Misinformation about the vaccine is one of the biggest hurdles health leaders fight on a daily basis and that’s leading to some younger people refusing to get a shot.

“When we learn to recognize the symptoms of a mental health illness, we’re better equipped as an agency to handle that situation in a different way.”

UAB, sixty percent of their patients are on ventilators or Echo machines. Statewide, about one third of patients are on ventilators.

“We are making available a program that will offer community RN’s short-term work arrangements where they can work a few shifts as their schedule permits.”

The Alabama Department of Public Health started cutting hours for when people could get the COVID-19 vaccine because of low demand. But with the Delta variant spreading rapidly though out the state, some are wondering if county health departments are considering a change.

The Alabama Department of Public Health will soon release a toolkit designed to help schools manage and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Birmingham Mayor Randall announced Friday that the Department of Public Works is still working diligently to serve Birmingham neighborhoods despite challenging weather conditions and health concerns.