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

Public Health Emergency

Rome City Commissioners Issue “Shelter In Place” For Residents

23 Mar 2020
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INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE COOSA VALLEY NEWS All residents of the City of Rome must “shelter at their place of residence”. They can only “leave...
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Confirmed COVID-19 Case In Chattooga County

22 Mar 2020
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On Sunday Chattooga County has received their first confirmed case of COVID-19, Chattooga County Commissioner Jason Winters said that he would...
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A Number Of Area Churches Have Postponed Their Services Due To Public Health Concerns, Here Is Our Complete List

22 Mar 2020
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Due to Public Health concerns and in keeping with the Public Health Orders set in place by the Alabama Department of Public Health, a number of...
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COVID-19 Update| 131 Cases Confirmed In Alabama, 61 In Jefferson County

22 Mar 2020
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As of this morning the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Alabama is now up to 131. (as of 6:00 a.m. Sunday, March, 22, 2020) The...
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Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Alabama Is Now At 124

21 Mar 2020
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As of this afternoon the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Alabama has now hit 124. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the...
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State Health Officer Issues Amended Health Order

21 Mar 2020
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As the number of COVID-19 cases identified in Alabama increases, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has provided additional guidance...
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Etowah County Operations In Response To COVID-19

20 Mar 2020
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The Etowah County Commission, Probate Judge Scott Hassell, and Revenue Commissioner Linda Barrett-Vaughan have been working together to modify...
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