We are saddened to announce the first COVID-19 related death of a resident of Ben Hill County. The individual was a 73-year old male who was not hospitalized. It is unknown at this time if the individual had any underlying medical conditions.
The PDF attached to the post below has the individual listed incorrectly as a female. This was a 73-year old male who passed away.
You can read the full announcement by clicking the link below.
Governor Kemp has provided additional guidance for reviving a healthy Georgia in response to COVID-19.
Effective immediately, testing is available to all Georgians who request it, whether they have symptoms or not.
Free COVID-19 testing is available in all 10 counties across the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District. The South Health District includes Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner Counties. Anyone interested in being tested for COVID-19 can call their local health department or the South Health District COVID-19 Hotline to be screened and to schedule their appointment.
The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the vehicle registration deadline has been extended to June 15, 2020, for the registrations specified below.
On April 23rd, 2020, Governor Kemp issued an Executive Order to allow restaurants to reopen dining rooms, in accordance with specific guidelines, starting April 27th, 2020. This includes all facilities that meet the definition of “food service establishment” per O.C.G.A. §26-2-370(2). (Restaurants without in-house dining operating prior to April 27th should continue to follow previous guidelines with the exception that now all food service employees are required to wear face coverings, regardless of whether the dining room is open.)
The routine inspection timeline under Chapter 511-6-1-.10(2) is to be extended by 120 days for any permit holder of a food service establishment maintaining an “A” food safety grade which was scheduled to have a routine inspection at any time between March 14th, 2020 and September 10th, 2020.
Restaurants offering in-house dining must comply with the following requirements.
Governor Kemp and Dr. Toomey urge Georgians to wear face coverings to continue to fight Covid-19. To read the full press release from the Georgia Department of Public Health click the link below.
In accordance with Governor Kemp’s executive orders, businesses across Georgia must continue to operate with strict social distancing and sanitation rules to keep customers and employees safe. To view the guidance tailored to specific businesses who may resume in-person operations, see below.
On Thursday, 4/30/2020, Governor Kemp signed an executive order that will extend the Public Health State of Emergency until June 12, 2020 at 11:59 PM. This means that the medically fragile and elderly Georgians need to continue to shelter in place through June 12, 2020. This order also will require long-term care facilities – including nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living facilities, and similar community living homes – to utilize enhanced infection control protocols, ensure safer living conditions, and protect residents and staff from coronavirus exposure.
Are you interested in FREE COVID-19 testing?
Call Ben Hill County Health Department to learn more!
(229) 426-5288