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

WHNT News 19

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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Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Fort Payne

17 Jul 2019
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On Tuesday at approximately 9:25 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated a call about a Domestic Violence situation came into the Fort Payne Police...
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Teenagers Charged As Adults For Albertville Home Invasion

21 Mar 2019
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Two teenagers are being charged as adults after police said they stabbed someone and fired a gun during a home invasion. James Koby Chamblee and...
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Charges Dismissed Against A Former Boaz Middle School Teacher

05 Dec 2018
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The Marshall County District Attorney’s office has dropped its case against a former Boaz Middle School teacher who was charged with sexual...
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1 Year Old Dead After Drowning In A Pond Behind His Home Near Crossville

24 Mar 2016
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A 1-year-old boy drowned Wednesday afternoon outside a home on County Road 29 near Crossville. According to the Aroney Volunteer Fire Department,...
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Sand Valley Residents Concerned About Door To Door Salesman

18 Jun 2015
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Several residents in the Sand Valley Community of Cherokee County are concerned about a young man who is going door to door apparently selling...
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Son Arrested In Connection With The Death Of A Mentone Woman

30 May 2015
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The DeKalb Co. Sheriff’s Office arrested the son of  Mentone woman who was found beaten to death on Friday. Tyler Blansit, 22, was arrested...
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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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