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

Cherokee County Commission

UPDATE: COUNTY FACILITIES REMAIN CLOSED TO PUBLIC; RECOMMENDED USE OF ONLINE SERVICES

02 Apr 2020
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Due to the continued spread of COVID-19 and in consideration of the State Health Officer’s March 27th, 2020 Order, the County Courthouse,...
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Cherokee County Officials Discuss The Latest Updates Concerning The COVID-19 Pandemic

31 Mar 2020
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There were a number of items for discussion during the COVID-19 News Conference, taking place in the Cherokee County Administration Building...
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Cherokee County Facilities Closed To The Public, Use Of Online Services Recommended

20 Mar 2020
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The Cherokee County Commission is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and citizens. We are taking the appropriate and...
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Cherokee County Commission Approves Closure Of County Facilities

19 Mar 2020
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The Cherokee County Commission held an emergency called meeting on Thursday evening to adopt two resolutions that will affect county services...
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Cherokee County Commission Provides An Update On COVID-19

13 Mar 2020
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The Cherokee County Commission urges citizens to be diligent in their efforts to stay informed and to participate in mitigation activities to...
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County Commission Meeting – EMA Gives Update on Potential Flooding; New Corrections Officers Honored

10 Feb 2020
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Prior to the start of the regular meeting of the Cherokee County Commission on Monday – during the Planning Session – Cherokee County EMA...
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Marcie L. Foster Announces Campaign for Cherokee County Commission in 2020.

17 Dec 2019
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Marcie L. Foster Announces Campaign for Cherokee County Commission in 2020. December 16, 2019 For immediate release:    Marcie L. Foster has...
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