DeKalb Launches Mobile COVID-19 Vaccines For Homebound Seniors

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Homebound elderly residents and people with disabilities in DeKalb County can now get a COVID-19 vaccination from the comfort of their homes.

The county's new program provides mobile COVID-19 vaccinations for homebound elderly residents and homebound residents with disabilities, county leaders announced Tuesday morning. First responders will travel to homes and administer the vaccines.

DeKalb County is partnering with the DeKalb Board of Health, DeKalb Fire Rescue and DeKalb Human Services to provide the program.

"We have, up until this point, not really focused enough attention on those homebound senior citizens and people with disabilities who are either unable to get to a site, or unable to stand in lines," DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond said at a news conference Tuesday morning. "Today is an innovative approach."

A total of 31 vaccines were administered at homes Tuesday, Fire Chief Darnell Fullum said,including two seniors during the news conference.

More information on scheduling a vaccine appointment in DeKalb County is available online. Every Georgian age 16 or older is eligible to receive a vaccine.