Michael Hokanson « North Central Health District

Expanded Testing For COVID-19 In Georgia

April 15, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

Revised Testing Criteria and Increased Number of Test Sites

UPDATE: County health departments scaling back services to respond to COVID-19

April 9, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

With the increasing number of local confirmed cases of COVID-19, North Central Health District (NCHD) county health departments are further limiting services to only the most crucial public health services.

UPDATE: Governor Kemp Issues Shelter in Place Order to Fight COVID-19

April 3, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

Order effective through April 30, 11:59 p.m.

New Data Supports Social Distancing Now More Than Ever

April 2, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

As Governor Brian Kemp and DPH Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., finalize the details of the Executive Order requiring Georgians to shelter in place, it is important to emphasize why these measures are needed now to keep all Georgians healthy and safe and to stop the spread of COVID-19.

North Central Health District identifies first local COVID-19 related death

March 25, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

North Central Health District’s (NCHD) has identified the first death related to COVID-19 in the 13-county health district in Central Georgia.

Volunteer for COVID-19 Response

March 24, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is receiving offers from medical professionals and other individuals looking for ways to help with the COVID-19 response.

County Health Departments Scaling Back Services to Respond to COVID-19

March 22, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

Limited Services and No Walk-Ins at County Health Departments

COVID-19 Case Identified in Baldwin County

March 20, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

Fifth Confirmed Case of Illness for North Central Health District

COVID-19 case identified in Monroe County

March 20, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

North Central Health District (NCHD) Epidemiologists confirmed one additional case of COVID-19 within the 13-county district.

North Central Health District confirms additional local cases of COVID-19

March 19, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

District’s Second and Third Cases Located in Macon-Bibb and Peach Counties

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

March 18, 2020
Posted by Michael Hokanson
Category: District-wide News Releases, Press Release

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: