Crestwood CEO: Surge in Confirmed Cases Possible

Local officials have a statement regarding the coronavirus pandemic: Brace for a possible wave. Madison County has 101 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with one death, but that could soon change. “We expect that number to continue to climb,’’ said Dr. Pam Hudson, CEO of Crestwood Medical Center, during a weekly update Tuesday that began this […]

Huntsville Hospital Finds Partner for Test Kits; Preparing For Peak in Cases

The Huntsville Hospital Health System recently signed an agreement with a wholesaler to supply 200 COVID-19 test kits a day, CEO David Spillers said. The agreement allows the hospital to process kits in its own lab every day, beginning late this week or early next week. “One of the problems we have been facing is […]

‘Geeks, Nerds’ Stepping Up with 3D Printers

  After a post on the Huntsville Business Journal’s Facebook page,  people have responded to Destin’s request to 3D printer owners and others to make face shields for the medical community in stemming the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s the form for the design: https://forms.gle/VpMZ5oJoEbvhtQm46 Area “engineers, geeks and nerds” around the country are answering the call […]

Officials Stress ‘One Person, One Cart’ While Shopping; Curfew Discussed

Local elected officials leaders took a ride around Madison County over the weekend to monitor how residents and businesses were handling the latest move to help stem the coronavirus outbreak. Gov. Kay Ivey released a list of non-essential businesses that were shut down Saturday. It was called the state’s most aggressive action to date to […]

DIYers Stitch Up to Help Fight Shortage of Medical Masks

The clock is ticking and, with each passing day, the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus increases in the United States. In fact, according to The New York Times, at least 81,000 people are know to have been infected in the United States, including more than 1,000 deaths. It is more cases than any […]

TVA’s IT on Frontline for COVID-19 Pandemic Safety

Employees around the nation are heeding the call to limit their personal interactions by teleworking. In the process, teleworking has stressed IT networks and is spotlighting cybersecurity concerns for businesses around the world. “First and foremost, TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) IT continues to work around the clock to ensure business continuity and identify, protect, detect […]

Retail and Restaurant Owner Online Town Hall Meeting Set for Friday

The South Huntsville Main Business Association is hosting an online town hall meeting at 10 a.m. Friday for restaurant and retail business owners regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Expected are: – City leaders on the latest recommendations and best practices for protecting staff and customers – How to transition businesses online by offering curbside or delivery […]

The Catalyst Center Going Remote; Providing Updates for Small Businesses

A Statement from The Catalyst Like all of you, we have been closely monitoring the updates and impacts of the COVID-19 virus. We wanted to let you know that we will be operating remotely in the upcoming weeks in hopes of reducing the spread of this virus. We have been preparing for this over the […]

‘To Go’ is the Way to Go for Dining During COVID-19 Emergency

With health agencies recommending against public gatherings, local businesses and restaurants have come up with new strategies and practices to stay in business. “There are a lot of unknowns but I think people are doing a really good job trying to discern best practices that will keep the customers safe while also providing them with […]

Berryhill: COVID-19 not ‘Doomsday Virus’ but Poses Risk and Consequences

MADISON — Addressing the elephant in the room at the recent meeting of the Tennessee Valley Republican Club,  Madison County Coroner Dr. Tyler Berryhill offered an assessment of the global coronavirus outbreak. “The biggest thing I want people to know is yes, this virus does pose risks and consequences, absolutely … everyone is pulling together […]