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

Injury

One Hurt in Wednesday Morning Wreck in Front of Centre Walmart

02 Apr 2020
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One person was taken for treatment, following a two-vehicle accident in front of the Centre Walmart Wednesday morning. That mishap took place at...
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Two Hurt in Single-Vehicle Rollover on Highway 9 South in Blairtown Wednesday Morning

25 Mar 2020
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Two people were injured in a single-vehicle rollover on Alabama Highway 9 approximately six miles outside of Centre early Wednesday morning. The...
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Two Hurt in Two-Vehicle Wreck on Owl’s Hollow Road in Etowah County

24 Mar 2020
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Both drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle accident Monday evening in Etowah County. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency logged that wreck at 6:25pm...
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One Hurt in Two-Vehicle Accident Near Gaylesville Four-Way Stop

19 Mar 2020
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One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 35 – approximately a mile from the Gaylesville four-way stop just past Gaylesville School –...
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Cedar Bluff Man Hurt in County Road 41 Wreck Sunday

09 Mar 2020
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A Cherokee County man was injured in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon on County Road 41. The State Trooper report listed the accident as...
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Man Sent to Hospital after Being Hit by Own Vehicle in West Rome

06 Mar 2020
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A man was transported to the hospital Thursday morning after being struck by his own vehicle on North Hughes Street in West Rome. Officer Michael...
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Piedmont Woman Hurt in Single-Vehicle Accident on Alabama Highway 9 Monday Afternoon

03 Mar 2020
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One person was transported to Floyd Medical Center after being involved in a single vehicle accident on Alabama Highway 9 south early Monday...
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