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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Governor Ivey Postpones March 31st Runoff until July 14th

18 Mar 2020
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has postponed the March 31st primary runoff because of the coronavirus pandemic until July 14th – citing the risk to...
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Jimmy Holbrook Announces Bid for Chattooga County Commissioner in 2020 Race

06 Mar 2020
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I am announcing today (Friday, March 6th, 2020) that I am running for Chattooga County Commissioner. I had no plans to run for county...
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Let Your Voice be Heard – VOTE Today / Listen to the WEIS Radio Candidates Forum / Election Returns Tonight

03 Mar 2020
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We here at WEIS Radio urge you to let your voice be heard today (Tuesday, March 3rd) – go to the polls, and exercise your right to vote. The...
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Centre Middle School Student Serves As Page for Representative Ginny Shaver

02 Mar 2020
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One Cherokee County school student recently had the opportunity to do something that she will remember for the rest of her life – Taylor Baker, a...
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Congressman Mike Rogers Reminds Everyone about “Mornings with Mike”

28 Feb 2020
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“MORNINGS WITH MIKE” (WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers reminded folks today that he is holding weekly events when Congress is in...
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Statewide Lottery in Alabama / Yes or No? Representative Ginny Shaver Speaks with WEIS Radio News

29 Jan 2020
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Is it time for Alabama to have a statewide lottery? That’s a question that draws heated debate from both sides – with many simply driving to a...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

20 Jan 2020
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Martin Luther King Jr. – Biography Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his...
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