According to BPD, officers have been encouraged to wear personal protective equipment during interactions with the general public.
"Working together, with calm and compassion for others, we will move through this situation," Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin said.
The Jefferson County commission also passed a motion to close county courthouses and public facilities through April 6.
Conference has been rescheduled, with plans to have the Birmingham, Alabama event this fall
According to library officials, the decision was made in a effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene a little after 2 a.m.
Two companies announced they will offer curbside and drive-thru coronavirus testing for interested patients.
As of Monday, 28 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in Alabama.
Here are some of the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of March 8-14.
Gov. Kay Ivey has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a state of emergency after two confirmed cases in the state were announced Friday.
UAB has parted ways with head men's basketball coach Robert Ehsan, after a 19-13 record this season.
Two attempted murder warrants have been issued for a suspect involved in a shootout with police March 11.
The Alabama Department of Public Health confirms the first positive test of COVID-19 in the state.
Police say an altercation in east Birmingham led to a deadly shooting Thursday afternoon.
A man has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of a 1-year-old boy .
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the Birmingham Barons to delay the start to their 2020 season.
The Jefferson County Department of Health made several recommendations to combat the spread of the coronavirus in Alabama.
Auburn University and the UA System each announced they'll halt on-campus classes beginning Monday, citing concerns over COVID-19.
The Alabama Senate approved $5 million in funding to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in Alabama.
The Southeastern Conference and Conference USA have canceled their men's basketball tournaments.
Samford University students will not be permitted on campus beginning next week
The National Weather Service issued a statement warning of severe thunderstorms and flooding in parts of central Alabama.
Think you can sing "The Star Spangled Banner" in front of a live audience? The Barons are looking for you.
A Birmingham police officer and a suspect were hospitalized after they exchanged gunfire and were both hit.
Another bill proposing a lottery is up in the state legislature this session.
A shooting in east Birmingham resulted in the death of a 22-year-old man Tuesday night.
While many colleges are canceling classes due to the conronavirus scare, the University of Alabama system is operating on normal schedule.
Gov. Kay Ivey has created a task force comprised of state officials and medical professionals to investigate the coronavirus.
Miles College announced it has named Bobbie Knight its permanent president.
A shooting Sunday in southwest Birmingham resulted in one fatality.
An assault investigation is underway after shots were fired during a concert in Birmingham Saturday.
A man injured in a fight Feb. 29 died over the weekend, prompting a homicide investigation by Birmingham police.
A federal grand jury recently indicted a Birmingham man in connection with an carjacking from December.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation after human remains were discovered in a building near Gardendale.
Here are the stories that made headlines on Patch during the week of March 2-7.
Here are a few events and happenings in Birmingham this weekend.
A victim in a homicide early Monday morning in Ensley has been identified.
A 72-year-old woman has been identified as the victim in a homicide in Birmingham Tuesday.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect in a February robbery in Forestdale.
A woman who is accused of shooting and killing her husband last year was indicted this week, but claims self defense.