MOULTRIE – Medical officials warn local residents that “Covid-19 hasn’t gone away,” as a global organization declares May 11 the end of the public health emergency.
ALBANY — The Southwest Health District will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19 testing after the federal government allows the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to end on May 11,
Southwest Public Health, Albany Coalition of Churches partner for vaccination clinic A Department of Health drive-thru COVID-19 site. (Source: WALB) By Kim McCullough | February 24, 2021 at 4:03 PM EST - Updated February 24 at 4:06 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Southwest Public Health District will partner with the Albany Coalition of Churches to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Albany on Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Dougherty County Health Department.
The health department is at 1710 S. Slappey Boulevard.
Jacqueline Jenkins, director of the Office of Epidemiology and Prevention for the district, said the partnership addresses the issues of vaccine equity and safety among people of color and encourages those who identify as “vaccine-hesitant” to make an appointment and get vaccinated.
Dougherty Co. COVID test site moves Anyone with an appointment scheduled for Albany on Dec. 26 or later should report to the South Slappey location. By Dave Miller | December 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST - Updated December 23 at 1:00 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Effective Saturday, the Dougherty County COVID-19 specimen collection site will relocate to the Dougherty County Health Department.
Southwest Public Health District has conducted COVID-19 testing at the Georgia Forestry Commission facility on Newton Road since late July.
Operations are returning this weekend to the health department, located at 1710 S. Slappey Blvd., said Dr. Charles Ruis, district health director.
Anyone with an appointment scheduled for Albany on Dec. 26 or later, should report to the South Slappey location.