By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Weekly clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations began on March 1, 2021, as local authorities take over distribution from the Alabama Department…
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ADPH to Receive 40K Doses of J&J Vaccine This Week
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued "Emergency Use Authorization" for a new single-dose vaccine for COVID-19 from Johnson & Johnson.…
ADPH Moves Vaccine Clinic Due to Weather
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Due to inclement winter weather across North Alabama, several COVID-19 vaccination clinics have moved to adapt to the snow and ice. The…
Alabama Expands Vaccine Access
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — Last week, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced the expansion of vaccine eligibility for new people…
Ivey Opts to Continue Mask Mandate
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Hal Yeager | Governor's Office) MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At a press conference this morning, Governor Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) announced the extension of the…
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…
Rainsville to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Health (ADPH) will hold a drive-thru clinic to administer COVID-19 vaccines to the approved groups next week. The…
Alabama Health Officials Urge Caution During Holiday Season
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — The heads of several statewide health and hospital associations are pleading with the public to follow health protocols and stay safe during the…