Coach Nick Saban has a special message about how to beat COVID-19
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban has a very special message about how to “flatten the curve” and beat COVID-19.
In a video message to all Alabamians, Saban reminds you that the best thing you can do to protect yourself and those in your community is to stay home. This means limiting physical contact with friends, family members and strangers.
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Do not let your children have play dates with others, do not use communal structures like public playgrounds and do not go places that are not necessary.
If you do leave, remember to keep a six foot distance from others and wash your hands after touching surfaces other people may have touched.
Again, the best way to care for your family and community is to stay home as much as possible.
HOW TO "FLATTEN THE CURVE":
Stay home
Avoid play dates, gatherings with other people
Stay six feet away from others
Wash your hands
If you have questions about where to get tested, if you need to be tested or anything else related to the novel coronavirus, call the Alabama Department of Public Health.
The ADPH has two hotlines set up to answer general questions and provide information about how and where to get tested.
For testing sites and hours of operation, call the Alabama COVID-19 24/7 hotline at 1-888-264-2256.
For general COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@adph.state.al.us. Calls are answered from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.