DPH News Release – Georgia Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatments

Molnupiravir and Paxlovid™ Available at Select Retail Pharmacies Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the allocation of Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 to select retail pharmacies in Georgia. Initial supply of Molnupiravir and Paxlovid™from Continue reading DPH News Release – Georgia Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatments

PROTECT NORTH GEORGIA COMMUNITIES FROM COVID-19

REDUCE THE SPREAD OF THE OMICRON VARIANT WITH A LAYERED MITIGATION STRATEGY GAINESVILLE – COVID-19 cases have rapidly increased over the holiday weekend. The number of positive cases nearly doubled in Georgia since Friday due to the fast spreading Omicron Continue reading PROTECT NORTH GEORGIA COMMUNITIES FROM COVID-19

COVID-19 Weekly Update 12.27.21

Click extract below to view data for all 13 counties. EPI SUMMARY: Data source Georgia DPH and SendSS. Cases include all confirmed and probable cases. Population data source Oasis, 2019. Time frame as of 11/06/2020 to 12/16/2021. Vaccines introduced 12/19/2020 Continue reading COVID-19 Weekly Update 12.27.21

Covid-19 Safety During the Holiday Season

DISTRICT 2 PUBLIC HEALTH ENCOURAGES COVID-19 SAFETY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON GAINESVILLE – COVID-19 cases are on the rise in District 2 Public Health counties. Vaccination remains the most important part of COVID-19 holiday safety protocols. Get vaccinated or get Continue reading Covid-19 Safety During the Holiday Season

Georgia Flu Surveillance Update – Week 49 (Ending December 11, 2021)

As of week 49, Georgia flu activity is moderate= 7 (on the scale of 1-13). Activity levels are based on the percent of outpatient visits in Georgia due to Influenza-like illness during this timeframe. For the corresponding week, the percentage Continue reading Georgia Flu Surveillance Update – Week 49 (Ending December 11, 2021)