DeKalb Health Officials Report
Four Additional West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Traps
DECATUR, Ga. – This morning, DeKalb Public Health received lab confirmation of four additional mosquito surveillance traps testing positive for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus (WNV). These positive traps were stationed in the following ZIP Codes: 30002 – Avondale Estates 30021 – Clarkston 30035 – Unincorporated DeKalb (Decatur)/Stonecrest 30340 – Unincorporated DeKalb (Atlanta)/Doraville […]
DeKalb Health Officials Report
First West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Traps in 2026
DECATUR, Ga. – This morning, DeKalb Public Health received lab confirmation that two of its mosquito surveillance traps tested positive for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus (WNV). These positive traps were stationed in the following ZIP Codes: 30088 – Unincorporated DeKalb/Redan 30360 – Doraville To date this year, there have been no human cases […]
Protect Yourself and Your Family From Cyclosporiasis
Take Precautions When Handling Fresh Fruits and Vegetables FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 14, 2026 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease. At this time, DPH is not aware of any Georgia-specific […]
Celebrate the Nation’s 250th Birthday
Stay Safe and Healthy this 4th of July! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 2, 2026 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) wants it to be a safe and healthy 4th of July for all Georgians and visitors to the state. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-90s, so be sure to stay well […]
DPH Confirms Three New Measles Cases in Georgia
MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 19, 2026 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in three members of a metro Atlanta family. The family was not vaccinated and traveled internationally. While they were not infectious during travel, DPH is working to identify people who […]
Board of Health to Hold May Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 21. Due to construction activities taking place in the Bohan Auditorium within the Richardson Health Center, the May meeting will be held in the auditorium of the T.O. Vinson Health Center, located just across the street at […]
Two Individuals Being Transported to Emory University’s
Serious Communicable Diseases Unit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 11, 2026 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that two individuals who disembarked the ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak are being transported to Emory University’s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit. Federal healthcare workers are […]
Board of Health to Hold February Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 19, in the Bohan Auditorium, located in the Richardson Health Center at 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting include: I. Call […]
Widespread Flu Activity in Georgia
Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 5, 2026 ATLANTA – Flu activity is widespread and severe in Georgia, and cases are likely to increase following the holidays and as Georgians return to work and school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also projects a severe flu season. […]
Board of Health to Hold November Meeting on Thursday
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 20, in the Bohan Auditorium, located in the Richardson Health Center at 445 Winn Way, Decatur. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Agenda items for the meeting include: I. Call […]
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