Recently, Sr. Trooper Jason Vice lost his life as a result of COVID-19. In the coming weeks, his life will be honored at an event organized by his peers.
The University of Alabama has apparently made the decision that fans will not be required to submit proof of vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test to enter.
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban recently announced that his program is one player short of 100% vaccinated. Now Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne has take to Twitter to announce to the public that across all programs the Tide is over 90% vaccinated to begin the 2021-22 year.
The two-step vaccine has been authorized for emergency use since December 2020 and is the only COVID-19 vaccine available for young people ages 12 to 17.
The Crimson Tide is above the SEC's 85% vaccination threshold to avoid strict COVID-19 protocol but getting to 100% vaccination is important to ensure Alabama doesn't have to forfeit a game due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
The Alabama football program has led the college football world in standard of play for the last 14 seasons. The Crimson Tide has even embraced the vaccine along with the rest of the SEC, Alabama's football program was 90% vaccinated as of SEC Media Days 2021 and is closer to 100% vaccinated as the season approaches. Should the Tide lead the state and the SEC by requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test to get into the games?
Until the requirement goes into effect on Oct. 1, those attending AEG shows must either show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 72 hours prior to the show date.