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 encourages vaccinations for seniors in care facilities
ATLANTA - The CDC announces that vaccines are available for seniors in nursing homes to protect against fall/winter respiratory illnesses. Release: New research in this week’s MMWR finds that most nursing home residents haven't received an updated COVID-19…
China air passengers required to test negative for…
ATLANTA - Air passengers from China entering the United States will be required to have a negative COVID-19 test. Release: CDC Announces Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement from Air Passengers Entering the United States from the…
CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidelines
ATLANTA - The CDC has released new guidelines to help people protect themselves and others better against COVID-19 exposure. Release: CDC is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to…
CDC reports infection increase during pandemic peak
ATLANTA - A CDC analyzes report on the state of the U.S. antimicrobial resistance following 2020 COVID-19 pandemic peak. Release: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 U.S. impact report. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed back…
COVID cases on the rise across South Georgia
VALDOSTA - As cases of COVID are on the rise across the South Health District the public is being reminded to remain attentive. Release: COVID cases are rising across the Georgia Department of Public Health’s…
COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in…
Two reports find that COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death when examining the United States Death rates for 2021. Release: Two reports released in the MMWR use CDC’s National Vital Statistics System to…
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…
Valdosta schools report no current positive COVID cases
Release: Valdosta City Schools is thrilled to report that we have continued to see a decline in COVID positive cases and quarantines. Because of this, we will no longer post district reports. We thank you…