Statement on Specimen Collection for COVID-19 Testing in Northwest Georgia

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This release comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, which includes Walker County: ROME, GA: The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is working with federal, state and local partners to expand COVID-19 specimen collection for testing in our communities as rapidly as possible. We wish we had more … Continue reading Statement on Specimen Collection for COVID-19 Testing in Northwest Georgia

Walker County Government Reduces Operations to Mission Critical Services in Response to COVID-19

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LaFayette, GA - Walker County Government operations will be reduced to mission critical services, effective Monday, March 23rd. Commissioner Shannon Whitfield made the announcement via the county’s Facebook page, stating it was time for the local community to do more to slow the spread of COVID-19, aka coronavirus. “Because of the slow rollout of testing … Continue reading Walker County Government Reduces Operations to Mission Critical Services in Response to COVID-19

Georgia to Prioritize COVID-19 Tests for Most Vulnerable, First Responders, Health Workers

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Atlanta, GA – After conversations with hospital and healthcare facility officials, and as COVID-19 continues to spread around the globe and throughout communities in Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) issued the following joint statement: Many Georgians are eager … Continue reading Georgia to Prioritize COVID-19 Tests for Most Vulnerable, First Responders, Health Workers

Local State of Emergency Declared in Walker County to Respond to COVID-19

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LaFayette, GA - Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield signed a local state of emergency declaration today to protect the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move follows President Trump’s national emergency declaration and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s public health emergency declaration. “While there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 … Continue reading Local State of Emergency Declared in Walker County to Respond to COVID-19

Public health director assesses Northwest Georgia coronavirus situation

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From the Department of Public Health: Rome, GA - Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, which includes Walker County, acknowledges there is now clear indication of community spread of COVID-19 in Northwest Georgia. “Everyone should operate under the assumption that there is transmission in your … Continue reading Public health director assesses Northwest Georgia coronavirus situation

Walker County’s Efforts to Mitigate the Potential Spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus

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We will be posting COVID-19 updates relating to our community on this page. Bookmark this page for the latest information. Walker County Emergency Management team members, the Walker County Health Department and other local partners are actively monitoring developments with COVID-19. We are in direct communication with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) officials … Continue reading Walker County’s Efforts to Mitigate the Potential Spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus

Georgia Department of Public Health Prepares for Potential Spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus

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This information comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health: Atlanta, GA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is working closely with the CDC and state partners to prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., including Georgia. The goal is to quickly identify cases of COVID-19, aka coronavirus, and take … Continue reading Georgia Department of Public Health Prepares for Potential Spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus

Voccio Named Health Director for Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District

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The following release comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District: Rome, GA - Dr. Gary E. Voccio has been named health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District headquartered in Rome. As district health director, Voccio oversees ten Northwest Georgia county health departments and various district-wide … Continue reading Voccio Named Health Director for Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District

Oral Rabies Vaccination Bait Drops Occuring in Walker County

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You may be wondering, 'why is a helicopter flying in a pattern over Walker County?' The U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping oral rabies vaccination baits across our community and others, in an effort to protect people and pets by preventing rabies in wildlife.

Walker County Health Department Now Offering Flu Vaccines

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Release submitted by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Northwest Health District LaFayette, GA - The Walker County Health Department, located at 603 E. Villanow Street in LaFayette, is now offering flu vaccines.  Please call the health department at 706-638-5577 to schedule an appointment. Public health experts say now is a good time for people … Continue reading Walker County Health Department Now Offering Flu Vaccines