DeKalb County hosts town hall discussing rollout of COVID-19 vaccine COVID-19 vaccines in DeKalb County Health officials in DeKalb County spent Thursday night giving an update on the COVID-19 vaccination distribution in the county. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County health officials gave an update on Thursday about the COVID-19 vaccine and the distribution process. The event was held virtually with officials from Emory School of Medicine, Grady Health, and the CDC. Health officials emphasize if you're eligible to get a vaccine, you should, but it may take a while to get it. "It's been a horrible year, and this year looks to be the same or even worse," said Dr. Carlos Del Rio, interim executive associate dean for Emory School of Medicine and Grady Health System.