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 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…