Category: District News Release

  • Antigen Testing Now Available

    Health Departments within the South Health District will begin providing free antigen testing on Monday, November 9 to anyone that has signs or symptoms of COVID-19, while supplies last. “We […]

  • First COVID-19 Related Death Reported for Lanier County

    Third COVID-19 Related Death Reported for Lowndes Lakeland – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed two new COVID-19 related deaths. One individual was a […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Social Distancing Guidelines Critical for Funerals & Funeral Homes

    Public health officials are strongly urging funeral homes to immediately adhere to social distancing protocol for funerals, graveside services, and memorials to help control the spread of COVID-19. Dr. William […]

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

    Brings total South Health District case count to five VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of one new case of COVID-19. The individual is […]

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

    Brings total South Health District case count to two VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of one new case of COVID-19. The individual is […]

  • One Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case in Lowndes County

    VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) South Health District has one new presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Lowndes County. The individual is currently hospitalized, and the […]