Author: Kristin Patten

  • Seven new COVID-19 cases confirmed in South Health District

    Brings total COVID-19 case count to 34 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of seven new cases of COVID-19. Four individuals are residents of Tift County, two are residents of Lowndes County and one is a resident of Ben Hill County. The investigations surrounding these cases are ongoing.…

  • First COVID-19 Related Death in Lowndes County

    Total case count for District is 27 Valdosta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the District’s first COVID-19 related death of a resident in Lowndes County. The person was a 66-year old male with underlying medical conditions who was hospitalized at South Georgia Medical Center.  “Our thoughts go…

  • Sick? Stay home!

    VALDOSTA – Whether it’s COVID-19, the flu or a cold, sick individuals should STAY HOME.   Staying home when sick is important for all respiratory illnesses but is critical during a public health emergency. If you are experiencing a fever or cough, you should stay home to avoid spreading the illness and to allow yourself…

  • One new COVID-19 case identified in Lowndes County

    Brings total South Health District case count to 21 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of one new case of COVID-19. The individual is a resident of Lowndes County, is isolated at home during their recovery and the source of exposure is unknown at this time. At this…

  • Tift, Irwin each confirm one new COVID-19 case

    Brings total South Health District case count to 20 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of two new cases of COVID-19. One individual is a resident if Tift County and the other individual is a resident of Irwin County. The Tift County individual is isolated at home during…

  • Two new COVID-19 cases identified in Tift County

    Brings total South Health District case count to 18 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of two new cases of COVID-19. Both individuals were previously identified as “Unknown” on the DPH COVID-19 Daily Status Report, but after investigation were determined to be residents of Tift County. One individual…

  • Three new COVID-19 cases identified in Lowndes County

    Brings total South Health District case count to 16 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of three new cases of COVID-19. All three individuals are residents of Lowndes County. One individual is currently hospitalized and the source of exposure is unknown at this time. One individual is currently hospitalized and…

  • Ben Hill, Irwin Counties see first COVID-19 cases

    Brings total South Health District case count to 13 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of two new cases of COVID-19. One is a resident of Ben Hill County and one is a resident of Irwin County. The individual in Ben Hill County is currently isolated at home during their…

  • One new case of COVID-19 identified in Lowndes

    Brings total South Health District case count to 11 VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of one new case of COVID-19. The individual is currently hospitalized and is a resident of Lowndes County. The investigation regarding this case is still ongoing and the source of exposure is unknown…

  • One new case of COVID-19 identified in Tift

    Brings total South Health District case count to ten TIFTON – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of one new case of COVID-19. The individual is a resident of Tift County, is currently isolated at home during their recovery and the source of exposure is known. At this time, SouthHealth…