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

Economy

Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Across State of Alabama Now at 1,116

02 Apr 2020
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1,116 – That’s the official number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the state of Alabama as of Thursday morning. According to the Alabama...
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Shaw Industries to Temporarily Suspend Many of its Manufacturing Operations in the U.S. 

02 Apr 2020
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Citing a disruption of business associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Shaw Industries has announced they will temporarily suspend many of its...
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Clarification on What is Considered “Essential” and “Non-Essential” Business in Alabama / Lists Included

31 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus has shuttered businesses across Alabama. And whether a business is open or closed all depends on whether it has been deem...
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Etowah County Actively Working toward New Business and Industry Prospects

22 Jan 2020
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Etowah County is, in a big way, taking advantage of the Alabama AdvantageSite designation bestowed upon a tract of land there by the Economic...
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Crappie USA Returns to Weiss Lake on March 7th

14 Jan 2020
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Crappie USA Travels to Weiss Lake, AL Participants will compete in amateur and pro divisions at the March 7, 2020 crappie tournament at Centre,...
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11th Annual Canyon Fest Set for Saturday

29 Oct 2019
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More Good News on the Job Front for Northeast Alabama

26 Oct 2019
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There’s some good news for Gadsden and the surrounding areas – with Tier I automotive supplier Motus Integrated Technologies announcing plans to...
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