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DPH Urges Georgians NOT to Go to Hospital Emergency Departments for COVID Testing
Emergency Departments for COVID Testing NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 29, 2021 DPH Urges Georgians NOT to Go to Hospital Emergency Departments for COVID Testing Atlanta – To help keep hospital emergency departments open to treat medical emergencies, individuals seeking COVID testing…
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CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population Media Statement For Immediate Release: Monday, December 27, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation for the public. People with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if…
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CDC Releases Emergency Guidance for Healthcare Facilities to Prepare for Potential Omicron Surge
For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 23, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 With the growing number of COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant, and consistent with current understanding of the disease trajectory, CDC is releasing updated guidance for isolation and quarantine for healthcare workers, decreasing their isolation time after infection with COVID-19. Additionally, CDC is releasing an update to guidance…
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Narcan Readily Available in Dougherty County
Albany, Ga. – The Southwest Health District offers anyone 18 and older a drug called Narcan used to counteract the effects of an opioid overdose. It’s always available free of charge without a prescription on Wednesdays, 1-5pm, at the Dougherty County Health Department. The week after Christmas week, Narcan will be available Monday through Friday,…
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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Packaged Salads Produced by Fresh Express
Posted December 22, 2021 CDC is currently investigating two separate Listeria outbreaks linked to packaged salads. This outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Fresh Express. The other outbreak is linked to packaged salads produced by Dole. Fast Facts Recalled Food On December 20, 2021, Fresh Express recalledexternal icon several brands of packaged salad products. The recall includes all Use-By…
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One Year Anniversary COVID Vaccine
December 9, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 14, 2021 Atlanta – One year ago today, the words Georgians had waited months to hear were finally being heard: “First shipments of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Georgia.” Twelve months since that first small allotment of vaccine,…
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CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Recommendations to 16-and-17-year-olds
CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Recommendations to 16-and-17-year-olds For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 09, 2021Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The following is attributable to CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky “Today, CDC is strengthening its booster recommendations and encouraging everyone 16 and older to receive a booster shot. Although we don’t have all the answers on the Omicron variant, initial…
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Omicron Variant Detected in Georgia Resident
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2021 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the Omicron variant in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no recent international travel history. The individual has mild COVID symptoms and is isolating at home.…
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to Baby Spinach
Posted December 3, 2021 Fast Facts Josie’s Organics Baby Spinach Minnesota officials found E. coli O157:H7 in a package of leftover Josie’s Organics baby spinach collected from a sick person’s home. Ten people in this outbreak reported eating spinach in the week before they got sick and six reported Josie’s Organics brand. Investigators are working to determine…
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New COVID Variant Reinforces Need for Vaccination and Testing
New Distribution Process for Monoclonal Antibody Treatments in Georgia SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2021 ATLANTA – The federal government has changed the way COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments will be distributed in the United States, including Georgia. The decision announced Monday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the result…
