Facts About Rabies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 16, 2022 GAINESVILLE, GA – Although the occurrence of rabies among humans has declined noticeably over the years, the disease continues among wild animals. Encounters between wild animals and domestic pets, including some that involve people, sometimes Continue reading Facts About Rabies

Several District 2 Public Health Covid-19 Testing Sites Set to Close

GAINESVILLE –District 2 Public Health, Mako Labs and LTS are making changes to COVID-19 testing site operations; however, the fight against COVID-19 is not over.  District 2 Public Health will continue to provide COVID vaccines at all 13 county health Continue reading Several District 2 Public Health Covid-19 Testing Sites Set to Close

Increased Reports of Overdoses Involving Drugs Mixed with Fentanyl

Good Afternoon, Please see attached press release regarding the recent increase in fentanyl overdoses.  Several District 2 Public Health counties are impacted by suspected overdose-involved ER visits. Thank you for your help in distributing the message to your community. NEWS Continue reading Increased Reports of Overdoses Involving Drugs Mixed with Fentanyl

Powdered Infant Formula Recall Expanded

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                      March 1, 2022 Powdered Infant Formula Recall Expanded Five Reports of Bacterial Infection in Infants Atlanta – A recall of powdered infant formula is expanding to include a specialty formula for infants Continue reading Powdered Infant Formula Recall Expanded

New CDC Covid-19 Tool Available to Help Determine Prevention Measures

GAINESVILLE –As we enter this new phase in the COVID-19 pandemic, we now have a new tool in our fight against COVID-19 to prevent community spread. The CDC has developed a tool to help communities Know Your COVID-19 Community Level.  Continue reading New CDC Covid-19 Tool Available to Help Determine Prevention Measures