DPH confirms COVID-19 death of Ben Hill resident

Release: Fitzgerald - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the first COVID-19 related death of a resident of Ben Hill County. The individual was a 73-year old male who was…

CDC Partners with Georgia DPH in Antibody Survey

Release: Georgia Department of Public Health Partners with CDC on COVID-19 Antibody Testing Survey APRIL 27, 2020 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is partnering with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

Cook County has first COVID-19 related death

Release: First COVID-19 Related Death Reported for Cook County Three new deaths reported across district         The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed three new COVID-19 related deaths. One individual was…

DPH Increases COVID-19 Testing Across Georgia

Press Release: Expanded Testing For COVID-19 In Georgia APRIL 15, 2020 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is increasing the number of specimen collection sites statewide for COVID-19 testing, and is revising the…

Brooks County has first COVID-19 Related Death

Release: Quitman – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed a COVID-19 related death of a resident in Brooks County. The individual was an 87-year old male with underlying medical conditions.…