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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FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

27 Mar 2020
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FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic in order to steal your...
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EMA Conference Call Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic Held Tuesday Afternoon

18 Mar 2020
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Community leaders from across Cherokee County – including mayors, judges, circuit clerks, and the chamber of commerce, along with first...
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Coronavirus Count in Alabama Now up to 39

18 Mar 2020
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Alabama now has 39 confirmed cases of coronavirus – that according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Public Health, updated...
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Structure Fire on Forrest Street in Cedar Bluff Monday Afternoon

03 Mar 2020
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Around 4:00pm Monday afternoon, firefighters with the Cedar Bluff, Centre and Gaylesville departments responded to reports of structure fire on...
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Structure Fire Reported on County Road 221 Monday Morning / UPDATED

02 Mar 2020
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Firefighters with the McCord’s, Spring Creek, and Ellisville departments were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on County Road 221 in...
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Conflicting Opinions Regarding Safety of City of Summerville’s Water Supply

13 Feb 2020
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Mike McGill of Water PIO, a consulting firm hired by the Georgia Rural Water Association to work with the City of Summerville in the ongoing...
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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Seeking Funds to Hire Additional Troopers

12 Feb 2020
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is currently seeking more funding from lawmakers to hire additional state troopers; as a matter-of-fact, ALEA...
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