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

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Etowah County Detention Center Focus of Next Season of “60 Days In” Reality Show

25 Nov 2019
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The Etowah County Detention Center is ground zero for the sixth season of “60 Days In” – a popular cable TV reality series shown on A&E. This...
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Cherokee County Man Who Stole A City Of Centre Vehicle Arrested In Etowah County, Additional Charges Expected

31 Jul 2019
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A 67 year old Cherokee County man is in jail in connection to a rash of vehicle break-ins and vandalism across Centre. Centre Police Chief Kirk...
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Etowah County Inmate Recaptured After Walking Away From A Work Detail

07 Oct 2018
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The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office has found an inmate who walked away from a work release site. Thomas Hopkins of Glencoe was found in Boaz...
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Two Men Charged With Arson After Starting A Fire Inside The Etowah County Detention Center

29 Aug 2017
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According to Captain Josh Morgan, “Destyn Ray Hafely, 21, of Gadsden, and Florentino Martinez, 28, of Steele, are both charged with one...
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Nigerian Inmate Charged With Arson For Fire At The Etowah County Detention Center

09 Jun 2017
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A Nigerian man has been charged with arson in connection to a fire inside the Etowah County Detention Center, according to Sheriff Todd Entrekin....
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Fire Reported At The Etowah County Detention Center

26 May 2017
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At 7:43 a.m. today a fire was reported in Unit 3 of the Etowah County Detention Center, according to Sheriff Todd Entrekin. The fire was started,...
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Gadsden Woman Faces Chemical Endangerment Charges For Using Heroin While Pregnant

15 Feb 2016
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A Gadsden woman faces multiple charges, including chemical endangerment of an unborn child, following her arrest last week. Etowah County Sheriff...
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