Covid-19 coronavirus

Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman, Chance Warmack has decided to opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Warmack is not deemed high risk but has decided to sit out because people close to him have contracted COVID-19.

COVID-19 is still very much real, and with the July 14th Primary Runoff Election right around the corner, many are wondering if face masks will be required at the polls. Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill and Attorney General Steve Marshall are warning counties against requiring masks at the polls on election day.

The City of Tuscaloosa is helping residents to comply with the face coverings ordinance by hosting covering distributions on July 13 through 20.

Hospitals in Tuscaloosa, Northport, and Fayette are said to be seeing a combined decrease in hospitalized patients being treated for COVID-19.

Generations Primary Care will give away cloth masks at Stillman College on Thursday, July 2nd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

According to Tony Tsoukalas of BamaInsider, the Alabama Crimson Tide program has had at least five members of the football team test positive for COVID-19. The university has not confirmed the report or revealed the names of the players who reportedly tested positive, citing player privacy regulations.

The coronavirus is still very much active. It is still important to practice good hygiene, social distancing, and stay home as much as possible.

Two days after the NCAA announced it was clearing football and men's and women's basketball athletes to return to college campuses on June 1, the SEC announced that voluntary in-person activities may resume on June 8. SEC schools may bring back football and basketball athletes to campus for voluntary workouts on June 8 to prepare for the upcoming season.

Celestial Treat is showing appreciation to less mentioned hospital workers in Special "Treat"ment Days.

Beulah Baptist Church has partnered with the Westside Community Action Council and Miracle Valley Community Outreach to give out food to feed a family of four for a week every Monday.