Southwest Health District administers COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers
Southwest Health District administers COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers By Jamie Worsley | December 22, 2020 at 6:52 PM EST - Updated December 22 at 7:09 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at the Dougherty County Health Department, but it’s still in limited supply.
Dr. Charles Ruis, director of the Southwest Health District, took the vaccine Monday in Dougherty County.
He said he didn’t have much notice before he was sitting in the vaccination seat.
“We were thinking, it’s logical. We need to give it to ourselves. We need to lean on each other you may say,” said Ruis.
Southwest Health District awaits arrival of COVID-19 vaccine
Southwest Health District awaits arrival of COVID-19 vaccine By Jamie Worsley | December 18, 2020 at 7:05 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 7:09 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - While the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has made its way to Phoebe in Albany, the Southwest Health District and the Dougherty County Health Department are still waiting on shipments to arrive.
“I was the first one to actually get the vaccine in this part of the state. And I am happy to say I am upright. I had a little bit of left shoulder soreness but otherwise, I feel great. And my shoulder is not sore anymore. So, I haven’t had any other ill effects. I will keep you guys posted,” Dr. James Black said.
Dougherty Co. Jail takes new steps after rise in COVID-19 cases
Dougherty Co. Jail takes new steps after rise in COVID-19 cases By Jamie Worsley | December 17, 2020 at 6:52 PM EST - Updated December 17 at 7:13 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - After an uptick in COVID-19 cases post-Thanksgiving, Dougherty County Jail staff said theyâre doing their part to prevent more cases this Christmas.
âWe have remained a COVID-free facility until this week. We did have a small outbreak of COVID-19 in our general population. We have had, now, seven inmates that have tested positive for COVID-19, all in the same housing area,â said John Ostrander, chief jailer for the Dougherty County Sheriffâs Office.
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