Author: Kristin Patten

  • 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…

  • One new case of COVID-19 identified in Lowndes

    Brings total South Health District case count to nine 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…

  • Tift, Turner Counties see first COVID-19 cases

    Brings total South Health District case count to eight 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 Tift County and one is a resident of Turner County. The individual in Tift County is currently hospitalized and the source of exposure is…

  • Social Distancing Critical to Slow COVID-19 Spread

    VALDOSTA – South Health District urges residents across the 10-county district (Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner Counties) to take social distancing recommendations seriously. Social distancing means remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding local public transportation (e.g., bus, trains, ride share), and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet) from others.…

  • Public Health Employee tests positive for COVID-19

    Tifton – An employee of the HIV Clinic at the Tift County Health Department has tested positive for COVID-19. Public health officials were notified late on March 18 of the diagnosis. The 14-day incubation period of exposure will end tomorrow, March 20, for staff and clients of the health department. The staff member continues to…

  • One new case of COVID-19 identified in Lowndes County

    Brings total South Health District case count to six 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 at…