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.
Southwest Health District awaits arrival of COVID-19 vaccine
Southwest Health District awaits arrival of COVID-19 vaccine By Jamie Worsley | December 18, 2020 at 7:05 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 7:09 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - While the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has made its way to Phoebe in Albany, the Southwest Health District and the Dougherty County Health Department are still waiting on shipments to arrive.
“I was the first one to actually get the vaccine in this part of the state. And I am happy to say I am upright. I had a little bit of left shoulder soreness but otherwise, I feel great. And my shoulder is not sore anymore. So, I haven’t had any other ill effects. I will keep you guys posted,” Dr. James Black said.