CDC Health Advisory
Hurricane Preparedness Week-Determine Your Risk
It’s not just those along the coast that can experience significant, life-threatening impacts. Evaluate what you need to do to protect your home and family NOW, before the first storm of the season even forms.
DPH Will Resume J&J Vaccinations in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will again offer J&J vaccine to Georgians aged 18 and older.
DPH Follows CDC and FDA Guidance and Pauses J&J Vaccines in Georgia
Following the guidance of the FDA and CDC, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is pausing ALL J & J (Janssen) vaccinations until further notice. The FDA and CDC are reviewing data involving six reported cases of a rare
COVID-19 Testing Changes
Health departments throughout South Health District will begin offering rapid COVID-19 testing as a clinical appointment.
REMINDER: Ben Hill Co Health Department Hosts Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Event
The Ben Hill County Health Department will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event on March 23.
Significant Weather Advisory
A Significant Weather Advisory has been issued for Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Eastern Thomas and Southeastern Worth Counties until 12:15 PM EDT. At 1041 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending
Ben Hill Co Health Department Hosts Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Event
The Ben Hill County Health Department will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event on March 23.
Georgia Expands COVID Vaccine Eligibility
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Kemp have announced that Georgia will expand its COVID vaccine eligibility.
COVID-19 Vaccination Tier 1A+ Encouraged to Schedule Appointments Now
Governor Brian Kemp announced February 25 that COVID-19 vaccination eligibility will expand March 8 to Tier 1A+.