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News from North Central Health District:

COVID-19 Variant Cases Increase in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming there are now 19 cases of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 identified in Georgia.

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North Central Health District COVID-19 Testing Appointment Update

COVID-19 Testing Scheduled by County Health Departments

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Macon-Bibb County Health Department Welcomes New Administrator

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Health and District Health Director Reneé Haynes, MD, MPH are pleased to announce the hiring of Jimmie Smith, Jr., MD, MPH as Administrator of the Macon-Bibb County Health Department.

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DPH Launches COVID Vaccine Locator

Ahead Of Phase 1A+ of Vaccine Administration

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North Central Health District’s COVID-19 Vaccine Expanding To Adults Age 65+, Law Enforcement and Fire Personnel Jan. 11

Vaccination Requires Appointment

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First Case of COVID-19 Variant Identified in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing Georgia’s first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and U.S. states.

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North Central Health District COVID-19 Call Line and Testing Sites Suspended New Year’s Day

All North Central Health District locations will be closed on Jan. 1 in recognition of New Year’s Day.

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County Health Departments Limiting Services to Focus on COVID-19 Response

No Walk-Ins at County Health Departments, Appointments Available for Essential Services

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North Central Health District’s Administers First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Public Health Staff

Public Health Staff Members Received Vaccine Saturday, Dec. 26

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North Central Health District’s COVID-19 Vaccine Has Arrived

Shipments Received by Public Health Staff Dec. 23

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Baldwin County Health Department Closing for Move to New Facility

Services Closed Jan. 4 Through 8, Business Hours Resume Jan. 11

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North Central Health District COVID-19 Call Line and Testing Sites Suspended During Christmas Holiday

Locations Closed Dec. 24 & 25, Services Resume Dec. 28

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UPDATE: Macon-Bibb County Health Department drive-thru Children’s Health & Safety Fair postponed

Event Postponed Until Further Notice

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