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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Heightened Security Measures Monday at Plainview School

03 Feb 2020
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(Photo courtesy of AL.COM) Plainview School and DeKalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett have made statements regarding a potential threat at...
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Woman Reportedly Threatens “to Kill” Someone at Floyd Medical Center in Rome

27 Jan 2020
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A 45 year old Floyd County woman was arrested on a felony count of Terroristic Threats & Acts after reportedly calling Floyd Medical Center...
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Manhunt for Person Who Pulled Gun on Employee at Rome GSP Post Continues

24 May 2018
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The search continues for the individual that reportedly walked into the Georgia State Patrol Office on the Martha Berry Highway in Rome Wednesday...
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Collinsville High School Placed on Lock Down Wednesday Following Threatening Phone Call

01 Mar 2018
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Officials at Collinsville High School will be on heightened alert in the coming days, following a threat which resulted in the facility being...
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Chattooga County Sheriff and Chattooga High School Principal Issue Statement on Threatening Message Found at School / UPDATE – Arrest Made

21 Feb 2018
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UPDATE Chattooga County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a 16 year old student with disruption of public schools in relation...
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Snead State Community College Campuses to be Closed Monday, October 19th Following Threat

16 Oct 2015
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Snead State Community College has announced that it is cancelling classes Monday due to a threat of a shooting that was posted online; school...
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Security Procedures Put in Place Following Threat at Floyd Medical Center

02 Oct 2013
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Floyd Medical Center spokesperson Haley Walker says extra security measures were put in place on Monday evening following a threat from an...
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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.
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