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

Jackson County

Alabama’s First COVID-19 Death Confirmed In Jackson County

25 Mar 2020
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JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Jackson County officials confirmed Alabama’s first death related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Wednesday...
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Funeral Services Set for Today (Monday, February 3rd) for Six Victims of Jackson County Fire

03 Feb 2020
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A funeral service will be held today for (Top, L-R) Grace Annette Watson Miles, Christopher Zane Long, Bryli Anniston Long (Bottom, L-R) Trayden...
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Jackson County EMA Director Felix Jackson Dies

22 Oct 2019
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The Jackson County Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that Director Felix Jackson has died. EMA officials say that Jackson suffered a...
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17 Year Old Mother and Infant Son Reported Missing March 27th Found Safe in Boaz

10 Apr 2019
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A teenager from Flat Rock, who along with her infant son, was reported missing two weeks ago – has reappeared, and is apparently safe and sound....
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Pregnant Teenager And Infant Son Reported Missing In Jackson County

30 Mar 2019
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A 17-year-old pregnant teenager and her infant son are reported missing in northeast Alabama, authorities said. Shayla Hope Wood and her...
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Body Discovered on Edge of Creek Identified; Case Being Investigated as Homicide

27 Nov 2018
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A body that apparently washed up from a Jackson County creek has been identified as a 53 year old man who had been reported missing from the...
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Pisgah High School Student Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Carry Out School Shooting

12 Nov 2018
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An 18 year old Jackson County High School student has been arrested for allegedly making a threat involving a shooting. Joseph Berg is being held...
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