Public Health

COVID Variant BA.2.12.1 and Others May Be On the Rise

The BA.2.12.1 variant of COVID-19 is making up about 37% of new coronavirus cases across the nation and according to…

2 years ago

Ground Beef Recall – List of Store Locations Affected by Recall Included in Story

There has been a major recall of ground beef nationwide, due to concerns over E.coli. According to an announcement by…

2 years ago

Alabama Sees Improvement in Omicron Variant Numbers; Sharp Drop in Positivity Rate

It seems as though the positivity rate, in regard to the Omicron COVID Variant, across the state of Alabama is…

2 years ago

COVID Numbers On The Rise In Cherokee County

In addition to COVID-19, it is the time of year for the common cold and the Flu as well as…

2 years ago

Masks will Continue to be required at all Gadsden City Schools.

Due to a two week total in excess of 300 COVID related absences, the Gadsden City School System will extend…

2 years ago

Pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are at record high in Alabama, immediate measures necessary

Hospitalizations of children in Alabama due to COVID-19 are at a record high, and immediate measures need to be taken…

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

Cherokee County EMA Provides Local COVID-19 Update

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency provided an update on Saturday regarding the latest COVID case numbers for Cherokee County.…

3 years ago

Gov. Ivey Extends COVID State of Emergency

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has extended through the end of the month a COVID-19 state of emergency that relaxes some…

3 years ago

Alabama Department Of Public Health: More than 741K positive COVID cases

The Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting 741,318 positive COVID-19 cases in Alabama. The Alabama Department of Public Health…

3 years ago