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

Tommy Tuberville’s Campaign Bus Catches Fire Outside of Ft Payne on I-59

02 Jul 2020
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A bus from Tommy Tuberville’s U.S. Senate campaign caught fire Wednesday night on I-59 in DeKalb County.  No injuries were reported during the...
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Coronavirus Numbers Continue to Rise in Georgia

02 Jul 2020
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The latest data from the Georgia Department of Public Health shows neighboring Chattooga County, Georgia had 62 confirmed cases of coronavirus as...
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Four Transported for Treatment Following Near Head-On Collision Wednesday Morning / UPDATED

01 Jul 2020
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Four people were transported for treatment following a near head-on collision taking place at the intersection of Highways 9 and 35 Wednesday...
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“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” During the Fourth of July Holiday

01 Jul 2020
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ALEA Troopers Remind Motorists to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ during the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend MONTGOMERY – Alabamians of all ages...
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Thomas Michael Bedwell

01 Jul 2020
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Thomas Michael Bedwell, age 55 of Cedar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, June 30th at Floyd Medical Center. Funeral services will be 3:PM Friday, July...
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ADPH Unveils New “COVID-19 Risk Indicator Dashboard Color Coded Map”

01 Jul 2020
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  ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The RSA Tower, 201 Monroe Street, P.O. Box 303017, Montgomery, AL  36130-3017 (334) 206-5300 • FAX...
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Cedar Bluff Man Arrested on DUI Charge in Chattooga County, Georgia

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A 40 year old Cherokee County resident was arrested just across the state line in northwest Georgia late last week  on a charge of Driving Under...
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