Health officials say they are cautiously optimistic that Alabama is seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, but warned that the number of cases will likely rise as students return to campus this month.
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Daily News Digest – August 6, 2020
COVID-19 update; 'We are their safe place.' Child abuse reporting dropped when schools closed; Census deadline moved up, Alabama officials urge for more responses; Capitol negotiators still still trying on virus aid; Space Camp exceeds goal, will remain open
University of Alabama to remove slavery supporter’s name from hall
The University of Alabama has decided to remove from an academic building the name of a white doctor who misused medical evidence to support slavery, according to school officials.
‘We are their safe place.’ When schools closed, child abuse reporting dropped
as hundreds of thousands of students prepare to start their school year from home instead of in classrooms, officials are reminding teachers that state law says they must report suspected abuse, even if their interactions with students are online.
Capitol negotiators still stuck, still trying on virus aid
After more than a week's worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging in the bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill. Negotiators are still stuck, but still trying.
Census deadline moved up, Alabama officials urge response
Census counting efforts will now end Sept. 30, about four weeks earlier than originally scheduled, and with Alabama’s response rate not where officials would like it to be, leaders are stressing the need for Alabamians to respond sooner rather than later.
State Dept.: Russia pushes disinformation in online network
The State Department says Russia is using a well-developed online operation that includes a loose collection of proxy websites to stir up confusion around the coronavirus by amplifying conspiracy theories and misinformation.