TOKYO (AP) — Japan announced Thursday it is extending a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and 18 other areas until the end of September as health care systems remain under severe strain, … more

Walker Baptist Medical Center updated its visitation guidelines this week as more people are being treated at the hospital for COVID-19.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) — Alabama now ranks fourth in the country for the most new COVID-19 cases per capita, as medical officials hoped full federal approval of the Pfizer vaccine will persuade … more

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Monday, potentially boosting public confidence in the shots and instantly opening the way for more universities, … more

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging college football fans to get vaccinated before heading to stadiums this season. College football kicks off in a few weeks, raising … more

As of Monday evening, Walker Baptist Medical Center was treating 35 inpatients with COVID-19. On Aug. 4, less than two weeks ago, the hospital had 17 people admitted to the hospital due to … more

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's intensive care units were near capacity Monday amid the state's ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases. The state has 1,562 intensive care unit beds but had 1,560 … more

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Large events held in Nevada can add themselves to the growing number of places in the U.S. where people in crowds are asked to prove they have been inoculated against COVID-19, … more

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, … more

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A state expert on infectious diseases in children on Tuesday urged school systems to listen to health organizations regarding mask in schools, saying he fears what lies … more