Alan Collins
WBRC FOX6 News
Birmingham, AL, United States
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Alabama health leaders react to CDC vaccine recommendations
The CDC recommended Pfizer and Moderna vaccines over the Johnson and Johnson one shot vaccinations. Johnson and Johnson was among the vaccines recommended for people to take, but after further study it found some people developed adverse conditions such as blood clots. → Read More
People still worried about FedEx deliveries
We are just about one week away from Christmas, and some people are still waiting to get their holiday packages from FedEx. → Read More
Supply chain shortages causing issues this flu season
It looks like supply chain issues are causing some delays in getting flu medicine, mainly Tamiflu and Xofluza. → Read More
Omicron variant expected to be dominant virus in Alabama
Alabama health leaders are convinced that the contagious Omicron variant is already in the state, it just hasn’t been identified yet. But it’s expected to become the dominant virus, it’s only a matter of when. → Read More
Omicron variant expected to be dominant virus in Alabama
Alabama health leaders are convinced that the contagious Omicron variant is already in the state, it just hasn’t been identified yet. But it’s expected to become the dominant virus, it’s only a matter of when. → Read More
Changes expected for fully vaccinated
Originally, health leaders said you are fully vaccinated with just the two shots of Pfizer or the Moderna shots or one shot of Johnson and Johnson. As the country learned more about variant viruses, that could change. → Read More
5-11 year old’s have low COVID-19 vaccination rate in Alabama
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, only about 6% of 5-11 year old's are vaccinated in the state. → Read More
COVID-19 cases increasing in Alabama
The state was on the right track with cases dropping, but over the last week or so those numbers have climbed up from 200 to 300 cases a day to about 500 to 600 cases a day. → Read More
ADPH talks 4th vaccine shot and new study about Omicron variant
On Thursday, the FDA approved booster shots for 16-17 year old’s, but Pfizer’s CEO said a 4th shot might be needed after the more studies involving the Omicron variant. → Read More
Former Trussville restaurant workers still looking for back pay
Two former restaurant workers who are owed back pay say they were supposed to receive their money on Thursday, but that did not happen. → Read More
How the Omicron variant could impact children
Parents are especially worried about the potential impact the Omicron variant could have on their children. → Read More
‘What they want and what they deserve is justice’: B’ham Mayor Woodfin reacts to spike in gun violence
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said the recent gun violence, which saw seven people killed over three days, is not acceptable. T → Read More
Alabama State Health Officer reacts to increasing COVID cases nationally
Dr. Scott Harris said they are watching the Omicron variant but there are no reports of the virus being in Alabama. → Read More
Former employees protest at JCCEO Head Start
On Friday, a number of JCCEO Head Start workers took to protesting in front of the JCCEO building near Legion Field. This comes after the JCCEO, which is facing allegations of financial mismanagement, informed them this week that there isn’t any money to pay them. → Read More
More Alabama counties have high rate of COVID transmission
While some parts of the state are seeing fewer COVID cases, other counties are being rated as very high transmission rates for the infectious disease. → Read More
Alabama hospitals ready for Omicron variant
Dr. Don Williamson with the Alabama Hospital Association said there is still a lot they don’t know about the Omicron variant, but there are concerns it could create additional stress on hospitals and healthcare workers going into the Christmas Holiday. → Read More
Alabama hospitals ready for Omicron variant
Dr. Don Williamson with the Alabama Hospital Association said there is still a lot they don’t know about the Omicron variant, but there are concerns it could create additional stress on hospitals and healthcare workers going into the Christmas Holiday. → Read More
Alabama hospitals ready for Omicron variant
Dr. Don Williamson with the Alabama Hospital Association said there is still a lot they don’t know about the Omicron variant, but there are concerns it could create additional stress on hospitals and healthcare workers going into the Christmas Holiday. → Read More
Birmingham couple faces travel difficulties due to Omicron variant
One Birmingham couple and their friend faced some stressful days this week. Due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, they were looking at being stranded in North Africa. → Read More
Despite money problems, JCCEO still alive
24 hours after Board Chairman Gary Richardson announced that the agency funds assistance programs for low-income residents was dead, on Wednesday, Richardson and the board decided to keep the agency going after allegations of financial mismanagement. → Read More