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

Update

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Statewide at 1,827 as of Sunday Evening / Six Cases Confirmed in Cherokee County

06 Apr 2020
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As of Sunday afternoon the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Alabama rose to 1,827 with 31 confirmed deaths as a result, and 231...
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Alabama Coronavirus Count Up to 51

19 Mar 2020
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Alabama now has 51 confirmed cases of coronavirus – that according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Public Health, updated...
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Weiss Lake Level Receding But More Rain Is On The Way

16 Feb 2020
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For the first time since the level began to rise following heavy rains several days ago – Weiss Lake finally reached its crest and is receding....
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Update On Thursday’s Emergency School Meeting, Attorneys For Casey Hansard Have Released An Official Statement

07 Feb 2020
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The Cherokee County School Board called an Emergency Board Meeting Thursday evening, with the only item on the agenda being the approval of...
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UPDATE| Jamestown Man Remains In Stable Condition Following An ATV Accident In Blanche Back On January 17

27 Jan 2020
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A Jamestown man is continuing to recover after being involved in an ATV accident back on Friday, January 17th The four-wheeler accident occurred...
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Eight People Are Now Confirmed Dead Following A Massive Fire At Jackson County Park In Scottsboro

27 Jan 2020
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Crews were called to the park around 12:40 a.m. Monday. Authorities told WHNT News 19 B-Dock was destroyed. The fire started on the shore side of...
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No Charges Will Be Filed In Etowah County Shooting

21 Jan 2020
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Investigators say no charges will be filed Authorities a shooting on Monday night. Officials with the sheriff’s office say the shooting happened...
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