Board Of Health, DeKalb County, To Delay Opening Of Centers, Testing And Vaccine Sites Today

Press release from the DeKalb County Board of Health:

February 15, 2021

Board of Health to Delay Opening of Centers, Testing and Vaccine Sites on Tuesday

DCBOH WebmasterFebruary 15, 2021News & Press Releases

DECATUR, Ga. – Due to forecasted black ice and low temperatures Tuesday morning, all DeKalb County Board of Health locations, including the testing site in East Atlanta (Greater Piney Grove) and vaccination sites in Doraville and Stonecrest will operate on a delayed schedule.

Hours of operation for all health centers and COVID-19 vaccination sites will be 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Hours of operation for the Greater Piney Grove COVID-19 testing site will be 11:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Those individuals with testing appointments scheduled are being notified and provided options to reschedule or register for testing at another location, including testing sites in neighboring counties.

Individuals with vaccination appointments scheduled before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday or have the option of being vaccinated after 11:00 a.m. or on Wednesday.

Appointments and registration for COVID-19 testing is required and available online. To ensure testing resources are available for individuals who have pre-registered for testing on their scheduled date and time, pre-registrations will be verified to ensure that the appointment date matches the actual day. Individuals scheduled for a future date will be asked to return on their scheduled day. COVID-19 testing is free and open to all individuals who wish to be tested. A driver’s license or identification card is not required.

For more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine or call 888-357-0169.

This press release was produced by the DeKalb County Board of Health. The views expressed here are the author’s own.