Tag: COVID-19

COVID-19Don Fletcher

Some events canceled; others?
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials have canceled three upcoming events, including Easter in the Park, along with the final two sessions of Leadership Atmore, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The fate of this year’s Mayfest celebration, initially scheduled for May 2 at Tom Byrne Park, remained up in the air as April approached. Executive Director Emily Wilson announced that the popular…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Courthouses closed
Trio to conduct county’s day-to-day business By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Escambia County (Ala.) Commissioners took several steps last week — including closing the county courthouse in Brewton and the satellite courthouse in Atmore — to meet the social distancing and other suggestions issued by local, state and national health officials in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Commission Chairman Karean Reynolds confirmed that commissioners held an emergency meeting…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Coping with COVID-19
Church services, businesses, economy affected By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) across Alabama has had a profound effect on the lives of Atmore residents and has brought the local economy to a relative standstill. Stores, shops and other business entities have either closed their doors to the general public or cut their hours of operation. Items such as hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, toilet tissue, bread…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Coronavirus: Handwashing and sanitizers
By ADRIANE LANGHAM Special to Atmore News Washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of illnesses, such as the common cold and flu. Handwashing also helps reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). When should I wash my hands? Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds helps reduce germs on your hands. Wash your hands at the following times: * before eating…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Coronavirus quarantine: Be prepared
By JUSTIN MILLER Special to Atmore News If you have to be quarantined due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), be prepared. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people have all of the necessary things in order in the event they have to be quarantined at home. Many will recognize these items as traditional emergency weather supplies. Preparing the home A COVID-19 quarantine could last up to two…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago