COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanding to anyone 16 years or older
On Friday, April 2, Governor Kay Ivey announced that the Alabama Department of Public Health will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include individuals age 16 and older. All Alabamians that the vaccine brands are available to will be eligible to receive the shot beginning April 5, 2021. With this expansion, there will be close to 4 million eligible individuals in the state of Alabama.
A copy of the official press release can be found here.
Mask mandate remains in place until Friday, April 9.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama's Mask Requirement
- Summary of Statewide Requirements
- Mask Requirement Signs for Businesses and Homes
Face Mask Information and Resources:
Check out face mask information and guidance from the CDC and other medical experts.
Why is Wearing a Mask Important?
We'll let our friends at UAB explain. See the graphic below!
