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Local News Emergency 911 number displayed on the side of a fire truck

Mobile 911 Director Says Sharing COVID-19 Patient Addresses With Dispatchers Protects First Responders

James Bullard, April 8, 2020

The director of Mobile County’s 911 system says flagging the addresses of confirmed COVID-19 patients for dispatchers is meant to protect first responders, not violate patient privacy, as officials also work to contain a small virus cluster at Mobile Metro Jail.

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Baldwin County A smartphone screen displaying the number 911 being dialed for an emergency call

Mobile, Baldwin County 911 Centers Now Flag Homes of COVID-19 Patients for Responders

James Bullard, April 2, 2020

Mobile and Baldwin County 911 officials say they are flagging the addresses of confirmed COVID-19 patients in dispatch systems so police, firefighters and medics can take precautions, a practice its director defends despite privacy concerns.

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