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

No Injuries

Vehicle Leaves The Road And Crashes Through Fence On Cedar Bluff Road On Friday Afternoon

16 May 2020
0
, , ,
The driver and passenger were merely shaken up after the pickup truck they were in left Cedar Bluff Road, went through a yard and crashed through...
Read More

Firefighters Respond To Multiple Campers On Fire On County Road 778 On Friday Morning

02 May 2020
0
, , ,
Units from the McCord’s, Spring Creek, and Cave Spring Fire Departments along with Floyd EMS units were dispatched to a reported structure...
Read More

Single Vehicle Accident Reported On County Road 55

25 Apr 2020
Off
, , ,
We had reports of a single vehicle accident occurring on County Road 55 just off of County Road 71 at around 7:00 a.m. today. Reports indicated...
Read More

18 Wheeler Accident Reported On Alabama Highway 35

23 Apr 2020
Off
, , ,
Emergency crews responded to an 18 wheeler accident on Alabama Highway 35 on Thursday afternoon – fortunately the driver was not injured and the...
Read More

Dump Truck Strikes A Power Pole In Centre Causing Power Outage On Monday Afternoon

09 Mar 2020
Off
, , , ,
Those that live in the area of County Road 212 near Northwood Drive in Centre were left without power for an extended period of time on Monday...
Read More

Two Accidents Reported In Cherokee County On Friday

07 Mar 2020
Off
, , ,
Emergency crews responded to two auto accidents across Cherokee County on Friday. A two vehicle accident was reported at approximately 12:30...
Read More

Local Firefighters Respond to Assist One of Their Own

01 Mar 2020
Off
, , , ,
Firefighters from McCord’s, Spring Creek, and Cave Spring Fire Departments responded to a report of a structure fire near the state line on...
Read More
1234567

Do you agree with Gov. Ivey’s decision to reopen AL businesses on May 11th?

Yes, it’s time to restart the economy.
No, it could lead to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Unsure

WEIS Radio App Apple App Store Googe Play Store

twitter top image

Auburn IMG Sports Network Logo

crimson-tide-sports-network

Facebook

Facebook

Twitter

Recent Posts

Sections

More on WEIS Radio

About Us

FCC Public Inspection File

Archives

Follow Us

© 2020 Baker Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.