Some DeKalb County COVID-19 vaccine appointments delayed Wednesday

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Some people who have appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine in DeKalb County Wednesday morning will have to wait a few extra hours.

County officials are blaming the cold and windy conditions for the delay.

There’s a 2-and-half hour delay at the Brandsmart USA location in Doraville. Instead of opening at 8:30 a.m., appointments start at 11 a.m. and will go until 5 p.m.

We’ll have updates on the vaccination process in the county throughout the day on Channel 2 Action News

But DeKalb County isn’t the only county dealing with this same issue. Cobb and Douglas county health officials delayed distributing vaccines on Tuesday because of the cold weather.

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A spokeswoman says staff called 75 people and emailed 244 to let them know about the delay.

If they were unable to make it, the spokeswoman said their appointments will be honored this week.

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Long lines reported after Cobb & Douglas Public Health delays opening COVID-19 vaccine site Jose spoke to some people in line who said they had no idea there was a delay until they arrived.

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