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As states expand vaccines, prisoners still lack access
This week, Florida expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to all residents 16 and older. But across the state, ... Read more
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Public health officials say Johnson & Johnson vaccine safe, effective and available in Southwest Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. —The Southwest Public Health District has received an allotment of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccines. Public ... Read more
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Public Health to answer questions about vaccine during Facebook event
ALBANY, Ga. — Southwest Public Health District 8-2 will host its first session of Real Talk, a Facebook ... Read more
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Public Health urges Super Bowl safety
ALBANY, Ga. — As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, Southwest Public Health District 8-2 strongly advises fans to celebrate safely ... Read more
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Public Health prepares for expanded vaccination criteria
ALBANY, Ga. — Following the recent announcement that people 65 and older and first responders will soon be included ... Read more
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Public Health leaders urge healthcare organizations to register for vaccine
ALBANY, Ga. — The Southwest Public Health District encourages healthcare organizations and congregate living facilities to request the ... Read more
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Georgia gets first COVID vaccine delivery; local timing is still uncertain
MOULTRIE, Ga. — Georgia received its first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. Read more
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Kemp extends COVID-19 restrictions, public health emergency
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state’s COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday, as latest White House report dubbed ... Read more
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Public Health implores residents to answer phone calls
ALBANY, Ga. — The Southwest Public Health District wants to remind residents that COVID-19 is still active throughout ... Read more
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump hires a herd immunity advocate
If we think the President has pushed reckless public health policies too far this year, he now continues ... Read more