The Coronavirus: Be Informed

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Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has extended the mask ordinance for city facilities in his executive order until March 31, 2022. What this means is that all city employees and visitors to city facilities MUST wear a mask or face covering. Masks are not required for outdoor spaces.

Face coverings are required, no matter the COVID-19 vaccination status of the city employee or visitor. This is being done in an ongoing effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. Please remember that no more than 4 people should be on a city elevator. When in public, indoor city spaces, please continue to practice social distancing.

  • An employee who thinks they have been exposed to COVID-19, should notify their supervisor. They should not report to work.
  • If an employee has been around someone with COVID-19, they should notify Human Resources, even if it’s after hours or on the weekends. Call 205-254-6471 and send an email to covid19@birminghamal.gov.

Some area testing and/or vaccination sites:

Brownstone Healthcare & Aesthetics, 4643 Camp Coleman Road # 117 in Trussville on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Birmingham AIDS Outreach and AIDS Alabama are offering free rapid COVID testing
BAO (Parking lot across from main building)
Monday – Thursday
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
205 – 32nd St. South in Birmingham

AIDS Alabama (El Centro/ The HUB Building)
Monday-Friday
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
3522 7th Ave. South in Birmingham

Visit the Jefferson County Health Department’s website here for more locations for COVID testing.

During the month of January 2022, FREE COVID vaccinations will be provided Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jefferson County Health Department, 1400 Sixth Ave. South.

Go here to learn more about the COVID booster shot.

Important Vaccine Information

To self-register for a contact list to be notified when you become eligible to receive the vaccine, click here.

If you need to speak to someone for assistance or information to register for the vaccine, you may contact the Call Center at 205-858-2221 available Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For testing locations, click here.

The City of Birmingham requires face masks/coverings in public through May 24, 2021.

Click here for frequently asked questions about the City of Birmingham mask ordinance.

Click here for printable signage to post in your business or public space.

Read the City of Birmingham mask ordinance here.

Additional COVID-19 Information:

Learn more about the City of Birmingham’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program here.

Key websites and phone numbers

  • For more information from the Centers for Disease Control, click here.
  • For more information from the Jefferson County Department of Health, click here or call 205-930-1440.
  • For more information from the Alabama Department of Public Health, click here or call 1-800-338-8374
  • For COVID-19 testing sites, click here.

Prevention

The CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases.

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

If you have flu-like symptoms, please:

  • Stay at home to recover
  • Wash your hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds before touching anyone or anything
  • Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Don’t touch your face
  • Germs tend to linger. Disinfect door handles, your phone and other surfaces daily.

Tele-Town Halls

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and the City of Birmingham are committed to keeping all residents, visitors and city employees safe and informed. The Mayor is hosting a series of Tele-Town Hall Meetings with various stakeholder groups. Review the list below to select and listen to a Tele-Town Hall.

In the wake of COVID-19, the coronavirus, Mayor Randall L. Woodfin hosted Tele-Town Hall Meetings to discuss how the city is working to keep you and your families safe, as well as our businesses secure. Click to listen below.

NEW: Birmingham Promise Tele-Townhall (Recorded August 11, 2020)

 Small Business Tele-Town Hall  (Links referenced during the call are listed below.) 

  Spanish Speaking Tele-Town Hall (Recorded July 23, 2020)

Faith & Community Leaders Tele-Town Hall (Recorded July 13, 2020) 

City Employee Tele-Town Hall (Recorded July 13, 2020) 

City Update Tele-Town Hall (Recorded April 29, 2020)

Neighborhood & Faith Leaders Tele-Town Hall (Recorded April 23, 2020)

Employees Tele-Town Hall (Recorded April 22, 2020)

Neighborhood Leaders Tele-Town Hal(Recorded April 9, 2020)

Employees Tele-Town Hall (Recorded April 8, 2020)

Small Business Tele-Town Hall (Recorded April 7, 2020)

Faith Leaders Tele-Town Hall (Recorded April 7, 2020)

Students/Parents Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 30, 2020)

Neighborhood Leaders Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 27, 2020)

Department of Public Works Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 26, 2020)

Spanish Speaking Residents Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 26, 2020)

Small Businesses #2 Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 26, 2020)

Police Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 25, 2020)

Fire & Rescue Tele-Town Hal(Recorded March 25, 2020)

Faith Leaders Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 25, 2020)

Young Professionals Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 20, 2020)

Union Workers Tele-Town Hal(Recorded March 20, 2020)

City Employee Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 20, 2020)

Small Business Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 19, 2020)

Neighborhood Leaders Tele-Town Hall (Recorded March 19, 2020)