Covering all of Baldwin County, AL every Friday. Baldwin County Teachers of the Year announced The Baldwin Times PAGE 4 MAY 15, 2020 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ Baldwin What do residents Foley installing UV system in UV systems split on mask HVAC at Foley Event Center actually do? use, ready By JESSICA VAUGHN By JESSICA VAUGHN to be out [email protected] [email protected] STAFF REPORT FOLEY — Foley City Coun- What is a UV system cil voted to purchase and and how does it help As restrictions begin install UV lights for the HVAC fight viruses such as to lift in Alabama, Bald- at the Foley Event Center, the COVID-19? win County residents same system Trane Building The coronavirus is an are split on whether Services uses within hospi- airborne transmitted or not they will wear a tals. The system is meant to disease, meaning when mask in public. What provide a safer environment carriers breathe they’re many agree upon, within the facility by helping releasing the virus into however, is that they to minimize viruses, molds, the air. When someone are ready to be out and and bacteria. UV systems also else breathes the same about. keep mold from growing on air, they take the virus Luke Walser, a resi- coils, effectively saving on op- SUBMITTED PHOTO into their body. This dent of the Crossroads eration costs. said David Thompson, recre- not just COVID-19 related, but type of transmission community, said he is “We’ve been investigating a ation director. something I think we would allows virus to spread gradually getting back lot of technologies, and obvi- The system is commercial use on an ongoing basis,” easily and rapidly. out and doing things ously we don’t know what’s grade and kills approximately Thompson said. “But cer- UV light can break “It’s been hard be- going to happen in the future, 99.9% of pathogens in the tainly with COVID-19, there down mold, mildew, cause people aren’t but we feel part of what we’re air, a great benefit to build- are going to be people who are fungi, bacteria, and open normal hours,” going to have to do while ings that typically see large scared to go places if it’s not viruses. The light de- he said. “Right now, I responding to COVID-19 is amounts of traffic. think people are just ensure our facilities are safe,” “This is something that’s SEE FOLEY, PAGE 13 SEE UV, PAGE 13 ready to get out and do things again.” OUR COMMITMENT Walser said he also felt comfortable not TO OUR READERS wearing a mask. Memorial Day Wind, rain or quarantine, we’ll keep “I think the whole you updated. In the event that we thing about wearing Flag Relay are unable to deliver newspapers, masks is just hysteria,” we can deliver the full edition right he said. “Everyone has Submitted to your inbox. Please send us your talked about people email address so we can add you needing to wear masks The Baldwin County Me- to our electronic delivery list if if you have the virus morial Day Flag Relay is con- needed as developments continue or work directly with ducted each year in honor of in the COVID-19 pandemic. those who have the those that gave the most to our Send your email to virus. But the masks country and its citizens. Signs [email protected]. out there for the gen- will line the route to honor In an effort to help keep our neigh- eral public don’t really fallen service members. bors safe, you can read the most up-to-date information about the protect you.” The public is invited to virus for free everyday at Anita Woods, who purchase a sign for $15 that www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com SEE MASK, PAGE 2 SUBMITTED PHOTO SEE MEMORIAL, PAGE 13 COVID-19 Signs & Symptoms Protect Yourself & Others Case Count: ALABAMA: 1 2 3 10,564 cases; 445 deaths Fever • Cough • Shortness of Breath Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Senior citizens and those BALDWIN COUNTY: with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, 228 cases, 7 deaths lung disease, cancer or diabetes are at increased risk for severe symptoms, which can lead to viral pneumonia and even death. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. 4 5 as of May 13 Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) 1. Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and always before eating; after using the bathroom; and after If you think you need to be tested, for blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. testing locations and hours call 1-888- 2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Getting 264-2256. For general questions call 3. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then dispose of the tissue in the trash. 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@ 4. Stay at home when sick until your symptoms are gone. adph.state.al.us. Calls are answered 5. Wear a mask outside your home Tested from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 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I have,” she said. ing physical contact and Publisher an Atmore address, lunch with his young “I don’t’ know of anyone has found it awkward [email protected] also said she is not con- daughters at the Village here who’s been tested.” to forego shaking some- cerned about wearing a Point Park in Daphne. Down on the coast one’s hand. To subscribe, make an address change or vacation delivery mask. “Outside, like this, it’s many residents recog- He said he doesn’t stop, you may call our office at (251) 943-2151, go online at “There are things you safe. There’s almost no nize the need to open but worry about the virus or www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com and click on the “e-edition” link in can do to stay safe, but chance of transmission worry about the influx continued spread on the the black toolbar. 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I do agree that the do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of this medical field spoke of Fairhope, a retired reg- spread of the virus. informed need be cau- newspaper. the importance of wear- istered nurse, also said “I feel that with tious though. I hoarded The Baldwin Times (USPS 040-560) is published weekly, ing masks to stop future she did not plan to go visitors coming into neither toilet paper or with its office located at 901 N. McKenzie St., in Foley, AL 36535. Periodicals postage paid at Foley, AL 36535.