VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
CDC recommends Novavax vaccine for adults
ATLANTA - The CDC Director recommends the Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine as another option for adults as protections from the virus. Release: CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization…
STUDY: Majority of children hospitalized with Omicron were…
Data in MMWR reveal the overwhelming number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first few months of Omicron were unvaccinated. Release: Data in MMWR reveal the overwhelming number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 during…
SGMC adjusts COVID-19 testing, vaccination operations
South Georgia Medical Center will no longer operate the Drive Thru Testing Site due to a decline in COVID-19 testing and vaccination request. Release: South Georgia Medical Center has recently seen a dramatic drop in…
COVID cases surging in South Georgia
Release: VALDOSTA – COVID cases are on the rise as the nation battles the newest surge. Omicron is spreading rapidly and that includes the 10 counties served by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…
First case of Omicron variant detected in Georgia
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant in Georgia. The individual recently traveled from South Africa and developed mild symptoms and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Genomic sequencing…
Flu or COVID-19: Determining difference not so simple
Release: Flu cases across the region are beginning to rise. As we approach peak flu season and with COVID-19 cases still being diagnosed each day across our area, many people want to know “How will…