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

Department Of Public Health Will Not Be Tracking Recovery Rates For COVID-19 Patients

09 Apr 2020
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It’s become a common question: What is the recovery rate for people coronavirus patients? In a statement on April 8, officials with the Alabama...
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Three Arrested In Connection To Marshall County Murder Investigation

08 Apr 2020
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(WAFF) – Marshall County investigators have charged three people in connection to a murder investigation. Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie says...
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Gadsden State Community College & Alabama Community College System Donates PPE

08 Apr 2020
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Gadsden State Community College and its sister colleges in the Alabama Community College System have provided much-needed personal protective...
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Severe Storms Possible On Wednesday & Thursday

07 Apr 2020
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The National Weather Service says that we could see the potential for severe storms in Cherokee County on Wednesday and again on Thursday. Right...
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Alabama Department Of Public Health Website Provides Additional Information About COVID-19 patients

07 Apr 2020
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The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) website now provides additional data elements to describe the state residents who are affected by...
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Cherokee County EMA Holds Weekly COVID-19 News Conference

07 Apr 2020
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The Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency held their weekly COVID-19 News Conference inside the Cherokee County Commission Chambers on...
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Gadsden Police Searching For Stolen Gadsden Parks & Recreation Trailer

07 Apr 2020
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The Gadsden Police Department is asking for your assistance in locating a box style trailer stolen on Monday morning.  According to a Facebook...
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