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

Second Stimulus Check Still Up for Debate

26 Jun 2020
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The $600 addition to unemployment checks is set to run out as July arrives and there hasn’t been any clear indication they’ll be extended or that...
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Hokes Bluff Farmer’s Market Now Open Every Monday

18 Jun 2020
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The Hokes Bluff Farmer’s Market will be open every Monday from 7:00 – 11:00am, through the month of September – offering a wide variety of fresh...
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Mike Rogers Releases Statement on Returning to Work and Boosting the Economy

15 May 2020
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On Friday (May 15th, 2020) Congressman Mike Rogers released the following statement on the COVID-19 pandemic: Rogers serves as Ranking Member on...
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Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Across Alabama Closing in on 10,000; Cherokee County Has Had 22 Confirmed Cases

11 May 2020
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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the state is closing in on 10,000 – with the latest data from the ADPH COVID-19 Data and...
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New, Revised “Safer-at-Home” Order Goes into Effect TODAY (Monday, May 11th)

11 May 2020
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UPDATE: The new “Safer at Home” order re-opening restaurants and bars, gyms, salons and churches across Alabama goes into effect TODAY (Monday,...
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Congressman Mike Rogers Discusses COVID-19 Recovery Efforts, Goods and Services, Payroll Protection Plan for Small Businesses and More

06 May 2020
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Congressman Mike Rogers joined WEIS Radio’s own Jerry Baker for a special live interview Wednesday morning, spending some time discussing an...
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Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Cherokee County Now at 11 – Number Tops 4,400 Statewide

17 Apr 2020
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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state has now reached 4,404 – with a total of 82 confirmed deaths resulting from the illness....
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