Here we go AGAIN! Now, this fight is still causing heartburn in 2021. Is this the way families in Tuscaloosa, Alabama are handling the holidays? According to a study out today, 3 in 5 Americans, are telling unvaccinated family members that they are not welcome at this years festivities.
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban recently announced that his program is one player short of 100% vaccinated. Now Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne has take to Twitter to announce to the public that across all programs the Tide is over 90% vaccinated to begin the 2021-22 year.
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.
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.
Two days after SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey revealed that six of the 14 SEC teams have vaccination rates of at least 80%, Alabama coach Nick Saban stated that the Crimson Tide has reached a vaccination of around 90%.
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.
Effective immediately, face masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated people in "most University of Alabama facilities,” according to an email sent to the student body Monday.