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

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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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Single-Vehicle Mishap Near Macedonia Church on County Road 13

09 Apr 2020
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We have a report of a one-vehicle wreck occurring on County Road 13 near the intersection with County Road 239 at approximately 11:40am Thursday...
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COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Now Stands at 2,547; 48 Confirmed Deaths

09 Apr 2020
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The number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama has topped 2,500. According to the Thursday morning, April 9th, data from the Alabama Department of...
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Stimulus Checks Could Possibly Start Arriving as Early as Next Week

09 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus stimulus checks could reportedly begin arriving as soon as next week. According to various sources, the IRS has sped up its process...
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A Message from your Local Post Masters

09 Apr 2020
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We now have 7 Covid-19 cases in Cherokee County. We want you to know that you can order stamps through your mail carrier who will deliver them to...
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Message to the Public from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in Response to Recent Rash of Questions

09 Apr 2020
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has been receiving a large number of inquiries from motorists concerning enforcement along Alabama roadways,...
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Gadsden State Delays Summer Semester, Schedules Commencement Ceremonies

09 Apr 2020
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Gadsden State Delays Summer Semester, Schedules Commencement Ceremonies Gadsden State Community College President Dr. Martha Lavender has...
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Cherokee County Arrest File for Thursday

09 Apr 2020
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Cherokee County Arrest Files for Thursday: Ryan Jedidiah Robertson, age 37 of Leesburg – charged with Making a False Report to Law Enforcement....
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Strong Storms Leave Downed Trees and Power Outages Across Cherokee County During Early Morning Hours of Thursday

09 Apr 2020
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Cherokee County experienced quite a few power outages during the early morning hours in the wake of strong thunderstorms moving through the ar...
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Cherokee County Now Has Seven Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 / Statewide the Number Rises to 2,499

09 Apr 2020
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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state has now reached 2,499 – with a total of 48 confirmed deaths resulting from the illness –...
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