Since the beginning of the vaccine rollout, Emory has had multiple teams working hard to prepare and support a comprehensive distribution model – including a university vaccine planning group. Since our plan is dependent on the state’s directive and new changes were recently announced in Georgia, I wanted to update the community on how this impacts Emory’s planning. On Feb. 25, Gov. Brian Kemp made an announcement that included two primary changes to the state’s distribution model with regard to the COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, March 8, the state expanded eligibility beyond individuals 65+ and their caregivers, health care workers, residents of long-term-care facilities, first responders, fire personnel and law enforcement.