The flu and a ‘superbug,’ too: Down in Alabama
AL.com••health
Key Points:
- Alabama is currently experiencing a high level of flu activity statewide, with recent flu-related deaths of two children raising concerns; health officials urge prompt medical attention for severe symptoms.
- The antibiotic-resistant fungus Candida auris is spreading in Alabama, with 158 reported cases in 2025; it survives on surfaces for months and resists disinfectants, posing a public health challenge.
- The Alabama Crimson Tide football team will play Indiana in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal, but contrary to some reports, the team is not pursuing its 1,000th win due to historical record discrepancies and vacated wins.
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has ceased its print editions and transitioned to a digital-only format, marking the end of an era for the historic Southern newspaper
