Submitted by the Alabama Department of Public Health ALABAMA--Cases of COVID-19 are once again on the rise across the United States, with a new Omicron subvariant labeled BA.5 responsible for nearly…
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Prevent Heat Illnesses
Submitted Report NORTHEAST, ALABAMA--With heat indices rising into triple digits, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses…
100 Alabama Miles Challenge
Submitted ALABAMA--The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and its partners will kick off the 2022 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge virtually on Saturday, March 26. The 100 Alabama…
Ivey Expands Vaccine Eligibility to Ages 16 & Up
By Southern Torch Staff • admin@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey during a visit to the Alabama National Guard mobile vaccination clinic in Wilcox County Friday announced that beginning, April…
COVID-19 Vaccines Reach DeKalb
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — On Tuesday, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) along with the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hosted a drive-thru…
ADPH: COVID Vaccine Could Be Ready by December, Will Be Free
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine could be available in Alabama as soon as December, according to a statement from Alabama Public…
DeKalb Co. Reaches 1,000+ Cases of COVID-19
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Monday, DeKalb County reached a milestone in its war against the novel coronavirus: 1,000 confirmed cases. According to data provided by…
Alabama Reaches 18K COVID-19 Recoveries, 30K+ Total Cases
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — As coronavirus cases continue to surge across the nation, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed more than 30,000 cases of…