And in other news...The state saw some 64,714 total deaths last year, Harris said, compared to about 57,641 births. Those numbers are only preliminary, and officials will confirm them toward the end of this year.
Alabama hasn't hit such a milestone in more than 100 years, even during World War II, noted Harris.
Behind the numbers is the highly transmissible delta variant of the coronavirus which is spreading in Alabama, as well as much of the county.
It's putting a strain on critical healthcare systems in Alabama, as the state currently doesn't have enough ICU beds for those who need them.
Still, some politicians there continue to push back on vaccines.
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Pretty ironic since we're the country with the worst record on vaccinations.The Biden administration is easing restrictions on foreign nationals wishing to fly to the U.S.
Starting in early November, they will be allowed to enter this country if they can show proof they have been vaccinated for COVID-19, and that they have tested negatively for the virus within three days of their flight.
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...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.
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