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

DeKalb County Alabama

Northwest Georgia Man Charged with Stealing Motorcycle After Being Found Asleep in I-59 Flea Market Building

07 May 2020
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On Monday DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the I-59 Flea Market on Highway 117 in Hammondville – after a caller...
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DeKalb County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Connection with Death of 19-Month Old

11 Mar 2020
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(Photo courtesy of WTVC/www.newschannel9.com) A northeast Alabama man was sentenced to a prison term of 20 years for the 2017 death of ...
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UPDATE / Highway 117 Between Valley Head and Mentone Down to One Lane Due to Mudslide

06 Feb 2020
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According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Highway 117 between Valley Head and Mentone in DeKalb County is currently down to...
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“Human Smuggling” Operation Intercepted Wednesday in DeKalb County

20 Jun 2019
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Ten people said to be in the country illegally were detained by federal authorities following a traffic stop conducted by Sheriff’s Office...
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DeKalb County Stabbing

07 May 2019
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On Saturday May 4th, DeKalb County Deputies responded to a residence near Dawson regarding a stabbing. When the deputy arrived, a Geraldine...
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Accused Killer of Eleven Year Old Amberly Barnett Makes First Appearance in DeKalb County Court Monday

19 Mar 2019
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Court testimony revealed Monday that 33 year old Christopher Madison – the man accused of strangling to death Amberly Barnett – pretended to help...
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UPDATE| Body Discovered On Tuesday In South Sauty Creek Has Been Identified As 18 Year Old Koy Spears

13 Mar 2019
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The Department of Forensic Sciences Huntsville Laboratory confirmed the identification of the body discovered in South Sauty Creek Tuesday as...
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