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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Alabama Now Has 12 Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19

15 Mar 2020
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JEFFERSON COUNTY (WBMA) — On Saturday, four new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed in Jefferson County, one new case in Tuscaloosa...
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Grand Jury Indicts 16 Year Old On Charges Of Reckless Manslaughter In Connection To Death Of Rod And Paula Bramblett

23 Jan 2020
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A Grand Jury has indicted the 16-year-old who was charged in connection to Rod and Paula Bramblett’s death. According to court records, his...
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Gilley’s Christmas Light Show to Appear on “The Great Christmas Light Fight” Monday, December 17th

13 Dec 2018
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A northeast Alabama tradition will be seen by millions next week, when Gilley’s Christmas Lights makes its debut on “The Great Christmas Light...
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ABC 33/40’s Talk Of Alabama Pays A Visit To Weiss Lake On Friday Morning To Discuss Tourism

13 Jul 2018
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ABC 33/40’s Talk Of Alabama paid a visit to Cherokee County on Friday morning to discuss some the great amenities in tourism that the area...
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Two Pedestrians Injured After Being Hit By A Truck On Highway 431

27 May 2018
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The Anniston Star reports three people were injured when a truck ran off Hwy 431 near the Etowah County line Thursday afternoon. State Troopers...
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Authorities Continue To Investigate Murder/Suicide In Heflin

16 Jul 2015
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A woman was abducted by her husband’s mistress in suburban Atlanta and then shot in what authorities called a murder-suicide after a...
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UPDATE|Etowah County Rescue Worker Has Died From Injuries Sustained While Searching For Missing Kayaker

25 Apr 2015
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  Source| Al.com An Etowah County Rescue Squad worker has died as a result of injuries during a search for a missing kayaker in an Etowah...
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