THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
CDC rescinds COVID-19 Order for U.S. flights
ATLANTA - The Order requiring a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding a United States flight is being rescinded by the CDC. Release: The CDC is announcing that the Order requiring persons to show a…
CDC invests funding into national cancer programs
ATLANTA - In an effort to prevent and control cancer, the CDC announced first-year funding in a 5-year investment for national programs. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced first-year funding awards…
CDC recommends monkeypox vaccine for at risk
ATLANTA - The Center for Disease Control and Prevention releases recommendations for Jynneos monkeypox vaccine for people who are at risk. Release: MMWR is releasing a report that lays out the recommendations of the Advisory…
Lowndes mosquitos test positive for EEE
VALDOSTA - Local residents are being reminded about mosquito-borne illnesses after EEE detection in Lowndes County. Release: Two mosquito pools in Lowndes County have tested positive for EEE and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s…
Salmonella outbreak prompts peanut butter recall
ATLANTA - The CDC is issuing a food safety alert for an outbreak of Salmonella in multistates prompting a Jif brand peanut butter recall. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg…
CDC responds to monkeypox case in U.S.
ATLANTA - The CDC's investigating a U.S. case of monkeypox along with tracking multiple cluster that have been reported in several countries. Release: Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating…
Firearm deaths: Homicides increase, suicides remain high
ATLANTA - Firearm homicide rates has grown while firearm suicide rates have remained the same, according to a new analysis. Release: CDC Vital Signs analysis chart on firearm deaths as a result of homicides and…
Bird flu virus reported in the U.S.
ATLANTA - A U.S. case of human avian influenza virus has been reported from contact with infected poultry. Release: A person has tested positive for avian influenza A(H5) virus (H5 bird flu) in the U.S.,…