Dougherty Co. working to get young adults vaccinated
Dougherty Co. working to get young adults vaccinated By Molly Godley | May 7, 2021 at 5:34 PM EDT - Updated May 7 at 8:07 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - COVID-19 cases are rising steadily among young adults getting infected more often. Thatâs according to those who spoke at Fridayâs Dougherty County COVID-19 task force meeting.
Many young adults arenât getting vaccinated, while Phoebe reports more cases in people under 50, a difference from the average age of 65 they saw last year.
Dr. James Black, Phoebe medical director of emergency services, said thatâs because of a couple of factors.
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Dougherty Co. Task Force discusses vaccines and vaccination sites
Dougherty Co. Task Force discusses vaccines and vaccination sites By Molly Godley | February 26, 2021 at 7:27 PM EST - Updated February 26 at 8:10 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The external affairs supervisor said the GEMA vaccination site had a little over 1,000 people registered for appointments Friday. Leaders discussed the importance of using the site, as well as why they started off so low.
The GEMA vaccination site will no longer be taking drive-ups.
External Affair Supervisor Lisa Rodriguez-Presley said they never intended to accept drive-ups.
“We’ve been seeing dramatic increases in the number of people who have been coming to the site to get the vaccination,” said Rodriguez-Presley.
Albany, Dougherty Co. leaders plea with public to stay home this holiday weekend
Albany, Dougherty Co. leaders grow more concerned over COVID-19 in community By Jamie Worsley | December 31, 2020 at 6:31 PM EST - Updated December 31 at 6:31 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Dougherty Countyâs COVID-19 Task Force is urging the Albany community to reconsider New Yearâs Eve plans involving going out with others.
Especially after it was announced that Albany Mayor Bo Dorough is in quarantine after a COVID-19 exposure.
âIt appears as we continue to move forward with COVID-19 that either we know someone that has been affected by COVID-19 in some way, or lost someone that we know due to COVID-19. COVID-19 is present in our community and continues to be a concern,â said Cedric Scott, Albany Fire Department fire chief.
Dougherty Co. leaders hold Thursday COVID-19 press conference Dougherty County (Source: WALB) By WALB News Team | December 31, 2020 at 10:00 AM EST - Updated December 31 at 11:05 AM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Dougherty County leaders addressed the latest developments on COVID-19 at a Thursday press conference.
Dougherty County leaders told WALB that Albany Mayor Bo Dorough tested positive for COVID-19. At Thursday’s press conference, leaders clarified that the mayor had been exposed to COVID-19 and is in quarantine.
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