COVID-19

Some people miss the new laws that start the new year, every year. In 2022, in the state of Alabama, two new laws go into effect that you need to know. One law involves Covid-19 vaccine mandates that have been the topic of much debate. More on that in a moment. A few new federal laws are of interest as well, especially the new "tipping" regulations.

West Alabama is seeing more hospitalizations as a result of new COVID-19 infections. The numbers are increasing in both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.

Some people miss the new laws that start the new year, every year. In 2022, in the state of Alabama, two new laws go into effect that you need to know. One law involves Covid-19 vaccine mandates that have been the topic of much debate. More on that in a moment. A few new federal laws are of interest as well, especially the new "tipping" regulations.

U.S. health officials just endorsed booster shots of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for some at-risk Americans.

Those who receive the vaccine at one of these clinics will receive a $75 gift card to the home team's school bookstore.

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.

Tuscaloosa physician Dr. Ramesh Peramsetty is a provider of the COVID-19 monoclonal treatment in West Alabama.

The Alabama football program has led the college football world in standard of play for the last 14 seasons. The Crimson Tide has even embraced the vaccine along with the rest of the SEC, Alabama's football program was 90% vaccinated as of SEC Media Days 2021 and is closer to 100% vaccinated as the season approaches. Should the Tide lead the state and the SEC by requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test to get into the games?

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.

Dr. Ramesh Peramsetty told 95.3 The Bear's Steve Shannon Morning Show he's very concerned that Alabama has the lowest immunization rate against COVID-19 in the country.