Hand sanitizer and toilet paper could be the most valuable products across the nation this weekend as many prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Across Alexander City, hand sanitizer, alcohol and toilet paper are difficult to find on store shelves but there is still no reason to panic. Local health officials and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) suggest other things work better for cleansing your hands. They also offer tips to avoid catching most contagious diseases.
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Cliff Williams is a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers.
