FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Karen Landers, M.D.
(256) 383-1231
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joins election officials and others in urging Alabamians to practice healthy behaviors when making their voices heard by voting in the November 3 general election.
A guiding principle in lowering the risk of COVID-19 transmission is that the more an individual interacts with others, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. Personal prevention practices and environmental cleaning and disinfection are important in lowering risk.
Organizations in the VoteSAFE Public Health Coalition are working to ensure the health of voters and emphasize that voting is critical to a thriving community. VoteSAFE wants to communicate the message that decisions made on local ballots will have a direct impact on your health, the health of your neighbors, and the health of your state and communities. Social, economic and environmental conditions are impacted by policies supported or opposed by elected officials.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ADPH recommend the following practices for voters:
Other suggestions include voting absentee, avoiding crowds, and voting at off-peak times such as mid-morning. To help minimize risks and save yourself time, consider these tips:
For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/election-polling-locations.html
County health departments throughout Alabama provide a wide range of confidential and professional services. Contact your local county health department for additional information.
Mission: To promote, protect, and improve Alabama’s health
Vision: Healthy People. Healthy Communities. Healthy Alabama.
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