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…
Georgia DPH receives doses of monkeypox vaccine
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH announces that the state has begun receiving doses of the monkeypox vaccine for high risk infection. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has begun receiving limited doses of…
Warmer weather increases wild animal encounters
ATLANTA - Residents are being reminded to becareful when encountering wild animals during warmer weather due to rabies risk. Release: Warmer weather has arrived and with it comes an increased potential to encounter wild animals.…
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…
Baby formula shortage urges pediatrician guidance
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging parents to seek guidance from pediatrician about baby formula shortage. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents unable to find baby…
Lowndes, Berrien, Cook show increase in COVID cases
The COVID-19 Summary for the current district totals released by the South Health District reports an increase in cases in Lowndes County. The South Health District released the COVID-19 Summary for March 3 - April…
DPH report shows 1,627 new COVID cases in…
The DPH South Health District has released the COVID-19 weekly summary as of January 27, 2022. The weekly report shows that Lowndes County had an increase of 1,627 COVID-19 cases. See the South Health District's…
DPH does not recommend required negative COVID-19 tests…
Local Public Health officials want to remind employers that it is not recommended to require a negative COVID-19 test before allowing employees to return to work after they have tested positive for COVID-19. Release: VALDOSTA…
DPH COVID-19 Daily Status Report issues resolved
The electronic laboratory reporting issues on COVID-19 that occurred last week has been identified, investigated, and fix according to DPH. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Daily Status Report updated as scheduled and…