COVID-19 Vaccine

The two-step vaccine has been authorized for emergency use since December 2020 and is the only COVID-19 vaccine available for young people ages 12 to 17.

Dorothy Oliver, a woman from Panola, Alabama, is largely responsible for raising her town of 400 people's vaccination rate to 94%.

West Alabama residents can now get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at DCH Health System's remote vaccination clinic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Now, students can enter to win football away game tickets, all-access parking passes, housing scholarships and lunch with Dr. Myron Pope, UA’s Vice President for Student Life.

The clinic serves to allow anyone who is returning to a classroom environment to get vaccinated, as the Tuscaloosa city and county school systems both resumed instruction this week.

Until the requirement goes into effect on Oct. 1, those attending AEG shows must either show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 72 hours prior to the show date.

Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available.

In a Thursday interview on the Steve Shannon Morning Show on 95.3 The Bear, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated as COVID-19 cases continue to climb throughout the state.

One of the lesser-discussed plans going into effect this school year affects TCS employees and the use of their time off.

The University of Alabama has doubled the cash incentive it's offering to any student who gets vaccinated against COVID-19 or proves they already have been.