Mobile County Confirms First COVID-19 Case: A Child Isolated at Home
Mobile County confirmed its first COVID-19 case on March 19, 2020 -- a child isolating at home under a pediatrician's care -- as ADPH reported 68 cases statewide and issued…
Mobile County Issues Mandatory Health Order Suspending Dine-In Service, Restricting Gatherings to Slow COVID-19
Mobile County Health Officer Dr. Bernard H. Eichold II issued a mandatory order on March 18, 2020, halting dine-in restaurant service for a week and restricting nursing home visits and…
Mobile SPCA moves to appointment-only adoptions during coronavirus
The Mobile SPCA is scheduling adoptions by appointment only out of concern over the coronavirus, aiming to avoid large groups gathering at the adoption center at one time. “With as…
Archdiocese of Mobile Catholic Schools Close Immediately Amid Coronavirus Concerns
All Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Mobile closed at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020, and will remain shuttered until at least April 3 in response to the…
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital closes front entrance over coronavirus concerns
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital has closed its front entrance as a precaution against the coronavirus, and all traffic is now being directed through the emergency room entrance. The change means…
Callaghan’s Presses On With Slimmed-Down St. Patrick’s Street Party Amid Virus Concerns
Mobile’s famed Callaghan’s Irish Social Club held its 74th annual St. Patrick’s Day party on Saturday — but the coronavirus state of emergency forced a celebration that looked nothing like…
University of Mobile Extends Spring Break Through March 20 Over Coronavirus Concerns
The University of Mobile will extend spring break for students and faculty by one week, through Friday, March 20, in response to public health concerns about the spread of COVID-19.…
Mobile County Reported Its First H1N1 Death in 2009
Alabama public-health officials reported Mobile County's first H1N1 influenza death in October 2009 as the state announced four deaths linked to the virus.
Mobile and Baldwin Counties Reported Rising H1N1 Cases in August 2009
Mobile County reported 81 confirmed H1N1 cases and Baldwin County 29 in August 2009 as local health officials prepared for vaccine availability.
Mobile County Confirmed Second H1N1 Case in May 2009
Alabama health officials confirmed Mobile County's second H1N1 influenza case in May 2009. The adult patient recovered without hospitalization, according to the county health department.