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COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard Census Data
NEWS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2022 Atlanta – As of today, the COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard has been updated to use 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year census estimates for county-level demographics. Previously, data came from 2018 ACS 5-year census estimates. With the update to 2019 ACS data, some county-level demographic percentages may increase, or decrease based on the…
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COVID-19 Boosters Remain Safe, Continue to Offer High Levels of Protection Against Severe Disease
Embargoed Until: Friday, February 11, 2022, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Data from two CDC reports today show COVID-19 vaccine boosters remain safe and continue to be highly effective against severe disease over time. In the first study, CDC reviewed data from two of its vaccine safety monitoring systems, v-safe and the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). They…
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New Materials for Healthcare Professionals Supporting Pregnant/Postpartum Patients
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 CDC released a new webpage and suite of materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign, which aims to reduce pregnancy-related deaths. Over 700 women die every year due to pregnancy-related complications, and two in three of these deaths are preventable.…
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DPH News Release – Two COVID-19 Treatments No Longer Authorized for Use
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2022 Two COVID-19 Treatments No Longer Authorized for Use – Limited Efficacy Against Omicron Atlanta – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that two monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments for COVID-19 are currently not authorized for use due to…
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Lee County to Host Vaccine Incentive Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2022 Lee County to Host Vaccine Incentive Event ALBANY, GA-Southwest Public Health District will host several vaccine incentives events across the region this month, including two in Lee County on January 28 and February 25. Individuals 12 and older who receive their first or second shot of Pfizer…
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CDC Releases Updated Maps of America’s High Levels of Inactivity
25% of U.S. adults are not active enough to protect their health Press Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 20, 2022 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 More than 1 in 5 adults is inactive in all but four states, according to new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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CDC updates consumer mask website to emphasize protection, fit, and comfort
For Immediate Release: Friday, January 14, 2022Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 CDC has updated our consumer webpage describing the types of masks and respirators used to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Masking is a critical public health tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and it is important to remember that any mask is better than no mask. To…
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COVID-19 Mega-Testing Site Opening January 14 at The Home Depot Backyard
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2022 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Fulton County Government, the Fulton County Board of Health, the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency-Management Agency and Viral Solutions announce the opening of a new testing mega-site at The Home Depot Backyard beginning Friday, January 14. The…
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CDC Recommends Moderna Booster at 5 Months
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Friday, January 7, 2022 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 CDC is adjusting our recommendation for when people can receive a booster shot, shortening the interval from 6 months to 5 months. Earlier this week CDC made this recommendation for recipients of a Pfizer-BioNTech primary series and, after FDA actionexternal icon this morning, we’re extending this recommendation to recipients of…
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DPH News Release – COVID-19 Mega Testing Sites Now Open
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2022 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) in partnership with DeKalb County Board of Health, Cobb & Douglas Health Department and Viral Solutions announce the opening of two COVID-19 mega-testing sites. The Cobb County site is located at Jim Miller Park (Gate 1), 1295 Al Bishop…
