FEMA will soon start reimbursing families of loved ones who died from COVID-19, but you may have to get in line. The agency is dealing with high call volume.
“When we identified the UK variant, we estimated that incidence based on what we had sequenced about 2 percent. Now, well about a couple weeks ago, it was 40 percent. Based on our most recent sequencing run, it’s probably more like 60 percent of the UK variant in the state,” said Dr. Leal.
The city evaluated her property and said the low-lying areas around her house and a neighbor’s fence are to blame, not the drainage infrastructure but she believes there’s more to the story.
University of Alabama criminology professor Dr. Adam Lankford has been studying mass shootings worldwide for years. His research shows that the U.S. by far leads the way in public mass shootings.
It would only take $1-2 million to start building a statewide emergency warning system, but Alabama's EMA is still waiting on the money to get started.
After 10 years, the IRS can no longer collect most tax debt, and the amount rolling off the books each year is growing. That includes debt from high-income taxpayers, who historically are responsible for much of the tax gap.
Because of the pandemic, Hurricane Sally and recent storms the damage outweighs the number of contractors. The increased demand sets the scene for unscrupulous business and phony contractors.
It’s been frustrating for many Alabamians trying to find and sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine. If you aren’t computer savvy, then it can be even worse. That's where "vaccine hunters" come in.
Alabama did not qualify for one of these sites during the pilot program, said State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, but FEMA is now expanding and scaling these community vaccination centers (CVCs).
COVID-19 can produce acute or long-term effects on the brain through issues like post-COVID brain fog for long haulers to something as debilitating as psychosis.
Trimble said UAB has been pulling six doses of vaccine from the five-dose vials since December by using low dead space syringes. “Dead space” is the area between the syringe hub and the needle where vaccine gets trapped. It’s usually only a few drops, but in this case, enough to make a difference.
Vaccines prompt an immune response from the body, which often results in enlarged lymph nodes. For a percentage of women, those enlarged lymph nodes translated to a false positive mammogram and a short-term cancer scare.
Dr. Gonsoulin said after it was decided a lawsuit wasn’t feasible, the district “pivoted” to come up with a plan to get parents the money they’re owed, including the possibility of the district reimbursing the cost of the trip.
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The week of January 18, Alabama was allocated 121,650 first and second doses of both vaccines, according to CDC data. That increased to 205,380 first and second doses of both vaccines for the week of March 1.
WBRC did hear from several other school districts in Alabama and Georgia that said they too were promised a refund after their trip was canceled, but have not gotten any money from Musical Destinations.
“We’re doing everything we can to maximize our resources.” Hutchison says. “If you’re not getting through, please keep trying, we know it’s frustrating.”
DNA paternity labs are not regulated by the FDA; rather, there is a voluntary accreditation process. The records about those labs are kept largely under wraps.
In many states, vehicle repossessions decreased in 2020 due to the pandemic - particularly in states that issued moratoriums. Consumer law experts worry many Americans are about to face losing their cars.
A Birmingham patient went in for help with arthritic pain, and came home with a surprise medical bill. Her story could help you avoid a similar problem.
At the end of January, Camise Samuel, President of the Birmingham Postal Workers Union, calls the delay customers are still experiencing “unacceptable.”
As Alabama is still in the process of vaccinating its healthcare workers, some of them have questioned who gets the vaccine first. Our On Your Side Investigators taking those concerns to state health leaders.
We know the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Alabama is slow. State heath leaders say they are working to speed things up. One state that's setting the pace for vaccine rollout is West Virginia.
Alabama’s plan closely follows recommendations given by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), but last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said states need to begin vaccinating people 65 and older.
She worked for months transporting and treating COVID-19 patients while carefully wearing layers of PPE and following all of the protocols to protect herself from the virus, but then it happened.
Senior Care Pharmacy is part of the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, a federal effort providing COVID-19 vaccines to people living and working in long-term care facilities.
Mason Spurlin died after an industrial accident. His mom is now trying to change state law she says prevents families from holding companies accountable for deaths like Mason's.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show Black and Hispanic people are at least three times as likely as white people to be hospitalized with the virus, however, there are eight times as many white people than Black in Pfizer’s trial.
Three years ago, state lawmakers created a board to keep a check on neglected cemeteries in Jefferson County. But the board still hasn’t met yet. So what’s the hold up?
A recent study by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found “low risk” of SARS-COV-2 transmission on planes because of “high-performing ventilation systems” and mandatory use of face masks.
As the Baton Rouge Police Department continues to investigate claims that LSU freshman wide receiver, Koy Moore, was violated by three officers, an incident report obtained by the 9News Investigators details what led officers to that encounter in the first place.
Their stimulus watch database found 683 paycheck protection loans of at least $150,000 to Alabama companies. Those $658 million worth of loans went to companies who paid a combined $15 million in fines for violating federal regulations in the past decade.
An analysis of data provided by JCS and the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) shows schools with a predominately Black population had more students learning remotely than schools that are majority white.
Nurse practitioners are questioning their own education at some colleges. There’s no national standard on how to educate nurse practitioners, while medical education for doctors was standardized more than 100 years ago.
After hackers hit a technology company who helps some states aggregate and release election results, we're investigating how Alabama makes sure your vote is counted and reported accurately.
Every state was required to submit a vaccination plan to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by mid-October, and the CDC has told states to be ready to put their plans in place by November 1.
The male victim, identified as 25-year-old Mondrelle Kellogg, was pronounced dead at the scene, the female victim was his wife, according to police reports.
A cold case murder in Nashville, Tennessee has ties to Chilton County. Nashville detectives are trying to identity a woman who was killed back in March of 1998. But what makes this case so interesting is how investigators were able to use DNA and ancestral research to link her to Chilton County.
Following the killing of George Floyd, who died when a now-former Minneapolis Police Officer held his knee to his neck for nearly nine minutes, protestors are calling for, among several things, more training for police officers.
An analysis of state nursing home inspections and records of COVID-19 infections associated with nursing homes by the Washington Post reveals dozens of facilities had infection-related violations in the months before coronavirus infections.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of unemployed and furloughed workers looking for job online. They're even using common job search websites to target people.
Robocalls have turned from the usual social security fraud scams to coronavirus-related messages. The FTC says some are peddling fake products, and others are looking to cash in on stimulus checks.
Many vendors are working with their customers during this unprecedented crisis. For example, many utility companies will provide some form of forbearance. Call the companies you owe money and see how they are willing to assist you.
Lupus patients say they are unable to get refills of their hydroxychloroquine after the announcement of clinical trials to study the drug for possible coronavirus treatment. Pharmacists say some doctors are writing prescriptions for friends and family members.
Travel insurance will cover cancellations in very limited situations, and pandemics aren't generally one of those. InvestigateTV looks at vacation refund policies.
Birmingham Police found Ki'Juan Harrell shot and nearly dead in a car in the parking lot at Fox Valley Apartments on Valley Drive early the morning of June 23, 2018.
WBRC FOX6 On Your Side Investigators spoke with several people who live in the area devastated by the storms and found many were unable to afford the grant.
Service members who cancel their car insurance to serve overseas may come back to find higher rate quotes after telling companies they didn't have coverage because of deployment.
Alabama lawmakers are listening but not committing to an offer from the Poarch Creek Indians. Tribe leaders say they will funnel $1 billion to Alabama if the state allows them to add two new casinos, table games like blackjack and craps and gives the Poarch Indians exclusivity.
