Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC updates COVID-19 guidance for special groups—K-12 schools, child care programs and higher education

In response to the constantly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently reviewed and…

2 years ago

CDC study finds boosters are effective against COVID-19

The January 28 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) affirmed the value…

2 years ago

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

Maintaining appropriate staffing in healthcare facilities is essential in providing a safe work environment for healthcare personnel and safe patient…

2 years ago

COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period shortened

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced it has shortened the recommended isolation and quarantine period for…

2 years ago

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

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced that a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contract lab has…

2 years ago

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

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech and…

2 years ago

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

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) continues to follow the guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)…

3 years ago

The Delta Variant: What You Should Know

When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated If you are fully vaccinated, you can participate in many of the activities that you…

3 years ago

Alabama Department of Public Health issues guidance for Alabama schools

Updated guidance for K-12 Alabama schools is now available on the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) website. These updates…

3 years ago

Hepatitis A Virus Identified In A Food Handler In Montgomery

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in cooperation with Applebee's Restaurant in Montgomery, is investigating a food handler who…

3 years ago