First – If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor first. Do not go to the doctor’s office unless you need immediate care. You do not want to expose others to your illness and if you are well, you do not want to be exposed to someone else. Stay home unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Second – Do not go to the emergency room unless you require critical, immediate care. Emergency rooms need to serve those with the most critical needs. Do not go to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing. Third – There is a national blood shortage. If you are healthy and eligible, donate blood as soon as possible. Contact the Red Cross to find out where to donate and how to schedule an appointment. Finally – Avoid crowds of 10 or more people. Do not attend concerts, sports events, religious gatherings, movie theaters or use public transportation. People should also be at least six feet apart from one another. GRAPHIC: How to help fight COVID-19 Call doctor first Avoid emergency rooms and doctor’s offices Donate blood Avoid crowds of 10 or more people Stay 6 feet apart from others IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS, CALL YOUR DOCTOR FIRST Script: If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor’s office first. Do not go to the emergency room or your doctor’s office without instructions from your physician. Do not go to the doctor or the emergency room for COVID-19 testing unless your doctor tells you to. Contact the Alabama Department of Public Health COVID-19 hotline to find out about testing locations and options. That number is 2-1-1. GRAPHIC: If you have COVID-19 symptoms: Call your doctor or urgent care facility FIRST Do not go to the ER unless you are critically ill Do not go to ER or doctor’s office for COVID-19 testing Call ADPH for testing locations: Dial 211

Freddie Mae Harkness

05 Jun 2020
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Freddie Mae Harkness age 70 of Centre passed away Thursday June 4th at Floyd Cherokee Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday June...
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CDC SAYS THERE IS MORE TO BE DONE ABOUT COVID-19

04 Jun 2020
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  We all need to work together with health department staff to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now that we’ve worked together to flatten the...
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Mrs. Ona Mae Peck Hester

02 Jun 2020
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Mrs. Ona Mae Peck Hester, age 98, of Forney, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at the Cherokee County Health Center. Mrs. Hester was born ...
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Mary Kathy Williams Bailey

31 May 2020
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Mary Kathy Williams Bailey, age 68 of Centre, passed away Saturday, May 30th at UAB. Funeral services will be 4:PM Monday, June 1st at Perry...
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GRADUATION DATE SET FOR CHEROKEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS

11 May 2020
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The Cherokee County Board of Education has announced a date for Graduation for ALL High Schools in Cherokee County. Superintendent of Education...
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NEW “SAFER AT HOME” ORDER EASES COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS

28 Apr 2020
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The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announces a new statewide coronavirus emergency health order effective April 30 at 5 p.m. which...
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SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE FOR WEDNESDAY

28 Apr 2020
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The National Weather Service Office in Birmingham is advising north central Alabama residents to pay close attention to developing weather...
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