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…

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…

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…