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

Etowah County Alabama

Two Gadsden Women Charged With Attempted Murder

15 Feb 2016
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Gadsden police have charged two women with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing last Thursday night. Sgt. John Hallman said Keisha...
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Inmate Dies At The Etowah County Detention Center

14 Feb 2016
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An inmate at the Etowah County Detention Center died Saturday morning while in custody. 55 year old Gerald Joe Hill of Gadsden, appears to have...
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Suspect Being Sought In Connection With The Theft Of A Camper Trailer

13 Feb 2016
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A suspect is being sought in a recent theft that occurred Tuesday, February 9, according to Sheriff Todd Entrekin. Investigator Tara Bates said...
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Etowah County District Attorney Coming Down Hard on Deadbeat Parents

22 Dec 2014
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Etowah County District Attorney Jimmie Harp has a holiday message to deadbeat parents – you can either bring your child support payments up to...
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Murder Conviction of Etowah County Man Upheld

11 Nov 2014
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According to a report from WBRC TV in Birmingham – an Etowah County man convicted of killing his wife in 2010 – has failed in an attempt to have...
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Escaped Inmate From Etowah County Caught / UPDATED

16 Oct 2014
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The Etowah County inmate who walked away from a work detail on Wednesday afternoon has been captured. Sheriff Todd Entrekin said that 41 year old...
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Etowah County Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for September 27th

03 Sep 2014
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Etowah County Drug Take-Back Day is set for Saturday, September 27th. That event will take place at the East Gadsden Wal-Mart from 10:00am –...
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