2021 Posts

December

Health News Releases

ADPH offers updated COVID-19 guidance for hospitals and healthcare personnel

  • Newsroom
  • December 28, 2021
Health News Releases

COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period shortened

  • Newsroom
  • December 28, 2021
News Releases Health

Pause issued for two monoclonal antibody treatments/combinations for COVID-19; only one product likely to be effective against the Omicron variant

  • Newsroom
  • December 23, 2021
News Releases Health

First antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 authorized, a limited supply expected in Alabama within two weeks

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  • December 23, 2021
Health News Releases

Women offered preventive health screenings and chronic disease management through Well Woman Program in Barbour and Henry counties

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  • December 21, 2021
News Releases Health

For a happy and healthy 2022, take COVID-19 precautions during the holidays

  • Newsroom
  • December 20, 2021
News Releases Health

Lab testing confirms state’s first COVID-19 case involving Omicron variant

  • Newsroom
  • December 16, 2021
Health News Releases

As in 2018, Alabama infant mortality for 2020 ties for the lowest rate in more than five decades

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  • December 15, 2021
News Releases Health

Companies pledge donations to the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (BBUWP) in Lowndes County

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  • December 7, 2021
Health News Releases

ADPH launches ‘Alabama Unites’ campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and testing

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  • December 6, 2021
News Releases Health

ADPH continues contact tracing for COVID-19 in Alabama

  • Newsroom
  • December 3, 2021
State Health Officer Health

Enjoy the Holiday Season and Protect Against COVID-19

  • Newsroom
  • December 1, 2021

November

Health News Releases

Emergence of Omicron variant serves as reminder to get COVID-19 vaccination

  • Newsroom
  • November 29, 2021
Community Education

Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigations Training Held

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  • November 20, 2021
News Releases Health

Eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots expanded to include for those 18 and older

  • Newsroom
  • November 19, 2021
News Releases Health

Alabama Department of Public Health urges prevention and testing on World AIDS Day

  • Newsroom
  • November 19, 2021
News Releases Health

Cat confirmed positive for rabies in Prattville; precautions advised

  • Newsroom
  • November 19, 2021
Education

2021 NP Fall Satellite: ADPH Family Planning Nurse Practitioner Telehealth Training

  • Newsroom
  • November 18, 2021
News Releases Health Community

National Rural Health Day 2021 to be observed November 18; UAB’s Dr. Eric Wallace selected as ‘Community Star’

  • Newsroom
  • November 17, 2021
Community

Shoals Chamber of Commerce Presents Dr. Karen Landers the Helen Keller Hospital Humanitarian Award

  • Newsroom
  • November 15, 2021
Community

Passion for Public Health Drives Newly Appointed District Medical Officer to Serve

  • Newsroom
  • November 15, 2021
Community

Trendle Samuel Selected as One of Alabama’s Top 10 Nurses

  • Newsroom
  • November 15, 2021
Community

Major James Stallworth Ends COVID-19 Mission with Mobile County Health Department

  • Newsroom
  • November 13, 2021
Community Health

Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Site Accessibility for People with Disabilities and Functional and Access Needs in Alabama

  • Newsroom
  • November 11, 2021
Health News Releases

Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine now available in Alabama

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  • November 10, 2021
Health News Releases

Shellfish growing waters opened

  • Newsroom
  • November 10, 2021
News Releases Health

Dog confirmed positive for rabies in Wadley; precautions advised

  • Newsroom
  • November 10, 2021
Community

Televised COVID-19 Phone Bank Helps Allay Vaccine Concerns

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  • November 10, 2021
Community Education

Employees Receive Hands-on Training in Deploying Portable Structures

  • Newsroom
  • November 7, 2021
Events Education Community

Social Work Conference Emphasizes Need for Self-Care

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  • November 6, 2021
Health State Health Officer

Keep COVID-19 in Mind as You Make Plans to Celebrate the Holiday Season

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  • November 4, 2021
Health News Releases

Children 5-11 now eligible for reduced dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

  • Newsroom
  • November 3, 2021
Health Education

On Demand Webcast: The Impact of COVID-19 on Human Trafficking

  • Newsroom
  • November 2, 2021

October

Education

The Impact of COVID-19 on Human Trafficking

  • Newsroom
  • October 29, 2021
Health News Releases

Get the facts about the hazards of lead as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is observed

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  • October 26, 2021
News Releases Health

Oral rabies vaccine is being distributed in 18 Alabama counties

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  • October 22, 2021
News Releases Health

COVID-19 booster shot eligibility expands to additional individuals and vaccines

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  • October 22, 2021
News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

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  • October 20, 2021
Events News Releases Health

Fifth Annual ‘Share Your Smile With Alabama’ Photo Contest for 2022 will showcase smiles of third graders

  • Newsroom
  • October 19, 2021
News Releases Health

ADPH continues to recommend universal indoor masking in schools to help mitigate COVID-19

  • Newsroom
  • October 19, 2021
State Health Officer Health

Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines Are Each Important for Health

  • Newsroom
  • October 7, 2021
Health News Releases

ADPH joins DEA in warning about lethal counterfeit pills

  • Newsroom
  • October 6, 2021
News Releases

Reporting of COVID-19 deaths in Alabama appears to differ from other reporting, ADPH explains the reasons

  • Newsroom
  • October 4, 2021

September

News Releases Health

ADPH urges the continuation of universal masking in schools and other preventive measures to help reduce cases of COVID-19 in schools

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  • September 28, 2021
News Releases Health

Health authorities urge flu shots for ages 6 months and older

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  • September 28, 2021
News Releases Health

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters authorized for more eligible persons

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  • September 24, 2021
News Releases Health

Don’t let your guard down, COVID-19 continues circulating in Alabama communities

  • September 23, 2021
Health News Releases

ADPH launches complimentary COVID-19 testing at Monroe County Hospital in Monroeville

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  • September 20, 2021
Health News Releases

Pregnant women and other eligible Alabamians ages 12 and older are urged to be vaccinated for COVID-19

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  • September 17, 2021
News Releases

Daily COVID-19 testing offered beginning Saturday in Anniston

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  • September 17, 2021
Health News Releases

Monoclonal antibody drug shipments will be based on states’ COVID-19 incidence; distribution to be coordinated by states instead of directly from suppliers

  • Newsroom
  • September 15, 2021
News Releases Health

Monoclonal antibody products are available for some, but are not a replacement for vaccination

  • Newsroom
  • September 10, 2021
News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • September 7, 2021
Health News Releases Events

ADPH announces KICK COVID campaign

  • Newsroom
  • September 2, 2021
State Health Officer

Make a Difference --- Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 If You Are Eligible

  • Newsroom
  • September 1, 2021
News Releases Health

Alabama WIC Program seeks public comment about 2022 State Plan

  • Newsroom
  • September 1, 2021

August

Health

Signs and Symptoms of MIS-C

  • Newsroom
  • August 31, 2021
News Releases Health

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • August 31, 2021
News Releases Health

Safety precautions following Tropical Storm Ida

  • Newsroom
  • August 30, 2021
Health News Releases

ADPH joins in warning consumers about the dangers of people self-medicating with large quantities of ivermectin

  • Newsroom
  • August 25, 2021
Health News Releases

ADPH strongly urges COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women in all stages of pregnancy and while breastfeeding

  • Newsroom
  • August 24, 2021
News Releases Health

First COVID-19 vaccine is fully approved; get vaccinated for COVID-19 as soon as possible

  • Newsroom
  • August 23, 2021
Health News Releases

COVID-19 surges in Alabama children, vaccination and other measures needed to prevent further spread

  • Newsroom
  • August 20, 2021
Events Education Health

Infant Mortality Summit 2021

  • Newsroom
  • August 18, 2021
News Releases Health

ADPH recommends additional COVID-19 vaccine doses for certain people with weakened immune systems

  • Newsroom
  • August 17, 2021
News Releases Health

Winners of COVID-19 TikTok contest announced

  • Newsroom
  • August 13, 2021
News Releases Health

Free COVID-19 Testing in Baldwin County

  • Newsroom
  • August 12, 2021
News Releases Health

Alabama hospitals: Go to emergency rooms for true emergencies, not COVID-19 testing

  • Newsroom
  • August 4, 2021
Health State Health Officer

"The route to a pre-pandemic lifestyle follows the vaccination road."

  • Newsroom
  • August 2, 2021
News Releases Health

Guidance for Alabama schools

  • Newsroom
  • August 2, 2021

July

News Releases Health

Raccoon confirmed positive for rabies in Cullman

  • Newsroom
  • July 30, 2021
Health News Releases

Shellfish growing waters opened

  • Newsroom
  • July 30, 2021
News Releases Health

Alabama WIC introduces self-checkout options

  • Newsroom
  • July 29, 2021
News Releases Health

ADPH COVID-19 dashboard redesigned

  • Newsroom
  • July 29, 2021
Health Education

On Demand Webcast: Home Visit Safety in the Age of COVID-19

  • Newsroom
  • July 29, 2021
News Releases Health

Recognition and extra precautions are needed to prevent heat illnesses

  • Newsroom
  • July 27, 2021
Health News Releases

CDC issues guidance as Delta COVID-19 variant surges

  • Newsroom
  • July 27, 2021
News Releases Health

Cat confirmed positive for rabies in Prattville

  • Newsroom
  • July 26, 2021
News Releases Health

Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Hamilton

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  • July 23, 2021
News Releases Health

Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Montgomery

  • Newsroom
  • July 21, 2021
News Releases

ADPH issues 2021 Fish Consumption Advisories

  • Newsroom
  • July 19, 2021
News Releases Health

2021 Fish Consumption Advisories

  • Newsroom
  • July 19, 2021
Health News Releases

ADPH seeks proposals from programs that serve middle and high school-age youth in 16 Alabama counties

  • Newsroom
  • July 16, 2021
Health

COVID-19 Myths and Misinformation

  • Newsroom
  • July 16, 2021
Health Events News Releases

Vaccinate Alabama TikTok Contest

  • Newsroom
  • July 16, 2021
Health News Releases

Proposals sought to provide programs for middle and high school-age youth

  • Newsroom
  • July 16, 2021
News Releases

Unvaccinated people represent 96.2 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Alabama since April 1

  • Newsroom
  • July 13, 2021
Health

Shellfish growing waters opened

  • Newsroom
  • July 12, 2021
News Releases

Shellfish growing waters opened

  • Newsroom
  • July 12, 2021
Health News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • July 8, 2021
News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • July 8, 2021
Community

In Memorium: Ruth Harrell, M.P.H., B.S.N.

  • Newsroom
  • July 7, 2021
Health

STD/HIV home specimen collection and lab testing kits available by mail for AL residents

  • Arrol Sheehan
  • July 6, 2021
Health

COVID-19 vaccination clinic: Phenix City, July 10

  • Arrol Sheehan
  • July 6, 2021
State Health Officer Health

You Can Be A Champion

  • Newsroom
  • July 1, 2021

June

Health

Reducing opioid deaths in Alabama

  • Arrol Sheehan
  • June 30, 2021
Community

Tennessee Valley's 2021 Remarkable Woman award recipient makes a difference through service

  • Arrol Sheehan
  • June 29, 2021
Health

The cost of COVID-19 in the workplace --- looking after your physical and mental health

  • Danita Rose
  • June 29, 2021
Health Education

On Demand Webcast: Suicide: Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

  • Newsroom
  • June 24, 2021
Education

Suicide: Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

  • Newsroom
  • June 24, 2021
News Releases

Drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Phenix City on July 10

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  • June 22, 2021
News Releases

Alabama Department of Public Health Office of HIV Prevention and Care observes National HIV Testing Day

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  • June 21, 2021
News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • June 21, 2021
Education

Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research

  • Newsroom
  • June 21, 2021
News Releases

Free COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at Tri-State Expo’s Juneteenth Celebration June 19 in Dothan

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  • June 8, 2021
News Releases

Home specimen collection and laboratory testing kits for STD/HIV now available by mail for state residents

  • Newsroom
  • June 8, 2021
News Releases

ADPH COVID-19 dashboard changes will take effect June 7

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  • June 4, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine to be given June 11 in Russellville

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  • June 4, 2021
News Releases

RFP for Shade Structure for Public Schools

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  • June 2, 2021
News Releases

ADPH to provide funding for shade structures for public schools

  • Newsroom
  • June 1, 2021
State Health Officer Health

Protect Youngsters from COVID-19 This Summer

  • Newsroom
  • June 1, 2021

May

News Releases

Alabama WIC increases fresh fruit and vegetable cash value benefits

  • Newsroom
  • May 27, 2021
News Releases

Vaccination appointments now scheduled through public health departments in Southeastern Public Health District

  • Newsroom
  • May 27, 2021
News Releases

ADPH reminds the public to protect swimmers’ health and safety

  • Newsroom
  • May 24, 2021
News Releases

Portions of Mobile Bay reopened to oyster harvesting

  • Newsroom
  • May 20, 2021
News Releases

PSA featuring Coach Nick Saban promotes COVID-19 vaccinations

  • Newsroom
  • May 19, 2021
News Releases

Portions of Mobile Bay reopened to oyster harvesting

  • Newsroom
  • May 19, 2021
News Releases

Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE): A Request for Proposals (RFP)

  • Newsroom
  • May 17, 2021
News Releases

ADPH to implement testing for STD/HIV privately at home

  • Newsroom
  • May 17, 2021
News Releases

National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is May 19

  • Newsroom
  • May 17, 2021
News Releases

Loosened mask and social distancing recommendations provide new incentives for Alabamians to be vaccinated for COVID-19

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  • May 14, 2021
News Releases

East Central District Public Health Departments to hold free walk-in COVID-19 clinics

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  • May 14, 2021
News Releases

Governor Ivey announces COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to be expanded

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  • May 13, 2021
News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

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  • May 11, 2021
News Releases

Join in the Race to End COVID with testing and vaccination event at Talladega Superspeedway

  • Newsroom
  • May 7, 2021
News Releases

Drinking Water Week

  • Newsroom
  • May 6, 2021
News Releases

Stillbirth Prevention Campaign

  • Newsroom
  • May 4, 2021
State Health Officer Health

Get Vaccinated for COVID-19

  • Newsroom
  • May 1, 2021

April

News Releases

Southwestern District Public Health Departments offer free walk-in COVID-19 clinics

  • Newsroom
  • April 30, 2021
News Releases

Portions of Mobile Bay reopened to oyster harvesting

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  • April 29, 2021
News Releases

Alabama, healthcare providers urged to strongly recommend COVID-19 vaccine

  • Newsroom
  • April 29, 2021
News Releases

Northeastern Alabama residents encouraged to be vaccinated for COVID-19, many appointment times are available for first doses

  • Newsroom
  • April 28, 2021
News Releases

ADPH recommends resumption of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine use, guidance includes a warning for women aged 18-49

  • Newsroom
  • April 27, 2021
News Releases

Drive-through Community Vaccination Center in Bessemer offers free COVID-19 vaccine for people age 16 and older

  • Newsroom
  • April 22, 2021
News Releases

Drive-up COVID-19 testing in Coffee and Houston counties offered by appointment only beginning April 27

  • Newsroom
  • April 20, 2021
Education

2021 NP Satellite Conference: Striving for Excellence in Women's Health

  • Newsroom
  • April 15, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for April 15 in Jemison, Chilton County

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  • April 14, 2021
News Releases

Drive-through second-dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics scheduled for April 20 and April 22 in Walker County

  • Newsroom
  • April 14, 2021
News Releases

Alabama providers asked to pause administering Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

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  • April 13, 2021
News Releases

WIC income guidelines increase

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  • April 12, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to be expanded in Alabama to include individuals age 16 and older

  • Newsroom
  • April 2, 2021
News Releases

Request for proposals for community-based disparate populations in tobacco control

  • Newsroom
  • April 1, 2021
State Health Officer Health

Recommendations Offered for People Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19

  • Newsroom
  • April 1, 2021

March

News Releases

Scale Back Alabama kicks off 2021 program

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  • March 31, 2021
News Releases

Drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held on the Poarch Creek Indian Reservation

  • Newsroom
  • March 30, 2021
News Releases

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Russellville

  • Newsroom
  • March 29, 2021
News Releases

Drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinics scheduled in Walker County

  • Newsroom
  • March 29, 2021
News Releases

Poll of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy finds Alabamians take COVID-19 seriously, but reluctance exists

  • Newsroom
  • March 26, 2021
News Releases

ADPH schedules large-scale COVID-19 vaccine clinics

  • Newsroom
  • March 26, 2021
News Releases

ADPH encourages eligible people to be vaccinated for COVID-19

  • Newsroom
  • March 25, 2021
News Releases

Updated schedule for rural COVID-19 vaccination clinics announced

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  • March 22, 2021
News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • March 22, 2021
News Releases

ADPH celebrates Rural Water and Wastewater Treatment Award

  • Newsroom
  • March 17, 2021
News Releases

Alabama public urged to follow safety precautions as tornadoes threaten states

  • Newsroom
  • March 17, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to be Expanded in Alabama

  • Newsroom
  • March 12, 2021
News Releases

Portions of Mobile Bay reopened to oyster harvesting

  • Newsroom
  • March 11, 2021
News Releases

Undetectable = Untransmittable: An effort to end the HIV epidemic

  • Newsroom
  • March 5, 2021
Health State Health Officer

Wear Face Masks Correctly

  • Newsroom
  • March 1, 2021

February

News Releases

Scale Back Alabama Extends Start Date to April 5

  • Newsroom
  • February 26, 2021
News Releases

ADPH asks Alabama residents who have had COVID-19 to complete a confidential survey

  • Newsroom
  • February 25, 2021
News Releases

Shellfish growing waters closed

  • Newsroom
  • February 24, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 testing offered in Enterprise and Dothan

  • Newsroom
  • February 22, 2021
News Releases

Scale Back Alabama kicks off 2021 program with exciting changes

  • Newsroom
  • February 19, 2021
News Releases

Registered individuals have been rescheduled for vaccination

  • Newsroom
  • February 19, 2021
News Releases

B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant identified in eight Alabama residents

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  • February 18, 2021
News Releases

Baldwin County COVID-19 vaccination clinic February 18 canceled

  • Newsroom
  • February 17, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Selma moved to Wallace Community College

  • Newsroom
  • February 17, 2021
News Releases

Baldwin County announces COVID-19 vaccination clinic changes

  • Newsroom
  • February 15, 2021
News Releases

County health departments announce weather closures

  • Newsroom
  • February 15, 2021
News Releases

Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics succeed in immunizing eligible people statewide

  • Newsroom
  • February 12, 2021
News Releases

Additional clinics scheduled in Cherokee County

  • Newsroom
  • February 12, 2021
News Releases

Lauderdale County Health Department is out of first dose COVID-19 vaccines until further notice

  • Newsroom
  • February 12, 2021
News Releases

Houston County Health Department cancels COVID-19 testing clinic

  • Newsroom
  • February 9, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics scheduled for Alabama cities

  • Newsroom
  • February 5, 2021
News Releases

ADPH seeks COVID-19 vaccine proposals for high-risk and underserved communities

  • Newsroom
  • February 4, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 testing clinics in Coffee and Houston counties

  • Newsroom
  • February 1, 2021
News Releases

Third grade winners of 2021 ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’

  • Newsroom
  • February 1, 2021
News Releases

Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Request for Proposals

  • Newsroom
  • February 1, 2021
News Releases

Alabama Department of Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic at OWA

  • Newsroom
  • February 1, 2021
News Releases

ADPH launches COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Check and Scheduling Portal

  • Newsroom
  • February 1, 2021
State Health Officer Health

Be Kind to Those You Love, Protect Them from COVID-19

  • Newsroom
  • February 1, 2021

January

News Releases

COVID-19 vaccination eligibility expanded in Alabama

  • Newsroom
  • January 29, 2021
News Releases

New site for COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Baldwin County

  • Newsroom
  • January 27, 2021
News Releases

United Kingdom COVID-19 variant identified in Alabama residents

  • Newsroom
  • January 27, 2021
News Releases

Alabama Department of Public Health provides COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Autauga County

  • Newsroom
  • January 26, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Bullock County

  • Newsroom
  • January 26, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Chambers County

  • Newsroom
  • January 26, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Elmore County

  • Newsroom
  • January 26, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Lee County

  • Newsroom
  • January 26, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Macon County

  • Newsroom
  • January 26, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Montgomery County

  • Newsroom
  • January 26, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Russell County

  • Newsroom
  • January 26, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Tallapoosa County

  • Newsroom
  • January 26, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Lowndes County

  • Newsroom
  • January 26, 2021
News Releases

Alabama Department of Public Health updates COVID-19 vaccine rollout

  • Newsroom
  • January 20, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 testing clinics in Coffee and Houston counties cancelled for two weeks

  • Newsroom
  • January 18, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine in Coosa County

  • Newsroom
  • January 15, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 update

  • Newsroom
  • January 15, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccine remains limited

  • Newsroom
  • January 11, 2021
News Releases

COVID-19 vaccination appointments available for Alabamians

  • Newsroom
  • January 8, 2021
News Releases

Test your home for radon

  • Newsroom
  • January 5, 2021
State Health Officer

Slowing Coronavirus Spread is Key in 2021

  • Newsroom
  • January 1, 2021