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…
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…
New COVID variant reinforces need for vaccination, testing
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID variant first detected in southern Africa. The variant has not been detected in Georgia at this time. Named…
Lowndes Health Department hosting Back-To-School Bash
Don’t Wait to Schedule Immunization Appointments VALDOSTA - Lowndes County Health Department encourages parents to not wait until the last minute to get their child’s back to school vaccinations. To make the process easier for parents,…
DPH will soon end COVID-19 dashboard updates
Release: COVID-19 Daily Status Report and COVID Vaccine Dashboard Updates JUNE 29, 2021 NEWS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2021 COVID-19 Daily Status Report and COVID Vaccine Dashboard Updates Atlanta – Effective July 1, 2021, the…
Mosquito-borne illness EEE reported in Valdosta
Release: EEE Detected in Lowndes County Mosquito Bite Prevention Key to Preventing Illness VALDOSTA – A mosquito pool in Lowndes County has tested positive for EEE and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District…
DPH announces MCV4 vaccine as required for the…
Release: MCV4 Vaccine Required For 2021-2022 School Year VALDOSTA – Before starting the 2021-2022 school year, all students entering or transferring into 11th grade will need proof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4), unless their first dose was…
Georgia vaccination sites shift to Johnson and Johnson
Release: State Mass Vaccination Sites Shift to Johnson and Johnson Vaccine, Pfizer 2nd Doses Atlanta, GA – Recently, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), and the…
‘Count the Kicks’ plans to reduce stillbirths in…
Release: With the goal to save more than 300 babies each year, the Georgia Department of Public Health and Georgia Strong Families are partnering with Count the Kicks, an evidence-based stillbirth prevention public health campaign. …