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
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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+.
Update Clarification
Outdated information being recirculated.
December 30, 2020 Executive Orders
Executive Orders December 30, 2020 On December 30, 2020, Gov. Brian Kemp issued two new Executive Orders extending the Public Health State of Emergency until February 7, 2021 at 11:59 pm and renewing public guidance for Empowering a Healthy Georgia
Additional Resources for COVID-19
It’s very important to take care of your mental well being along with your physical well being.