PHOTOS: Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in Athens
The Georgia Department of Public Health's Northeast Health District opened an appointment-based COVID-19 testing and vaccination drive-thru site on Tuesday. The site is located at 355 Oneta Street.Ā
This drive-thru site has separate lanes for testing and vaccinations, both of which require an appointment. Appointments for vaccines can be made by calling 706-340-0996 or visiting publichealthathens.com.Ā
A COVID-19 vaccination appointment is "the hottest ticket in town,āĀ James Majure said while directing traffic and screening cars entering the parking lot.Ā
Right now,Ā healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders are eligible to receive the vaccine. This outdoor, drive-thru clinic hopes to be administering 1,500 doses of the vaccine each week.
Cones direct cars of patients towards specified tents to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Healthcare workers check patients in and file paperwork at an outdoor tent on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Cars roll through the outdoor vaccination line on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Alberto Smith, 70, poses for a portrait after receiving the first dose of his COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. Smith, a Gwinnett County resident, currently drives a school bus for students with special needs and is excited to build immunity to work safely. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
A supply trailer is parked next to large tents where COVID-19 vaccinations are completed on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
A healthcare worker directs a car to pull forward to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Cones direct cars of patients towards specified tents to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
A healthcare worker administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a patient in their car on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Gloves and stickers await patients on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Healthcare workers work inside an outdoor tent on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
A healthcare worker monitors patients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine for fifteen minutes each on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Healthcare workers work inside an outdoor tent on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. On Tuesday, the Northeast Health District starting providing COVID-19 vaccines at this drive-thru location and hopes to administer 1,500 vaccines per week as they reach full work capacity. Currently, those in “Tier 1A,” healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older and first responders, can receive a free vaccine with an appointment made online or by phone. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
James Majure directs traffic and ensures patients have an appointment outside an outdoor vaccination clinic on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. Majure passes the time between cars by working to befriend stay cats in the neighborhood with the package of treats stored in his pocket. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
Alberto Smith, 70, poses for a portrait after receiving the first dose of his COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, Jan. 15 in Athens, Georgia. Smith, a Gwinnett County resident, currently drives a school bus for students with special needs and is excited to build immunity to work safely. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; taylormckenziephotography.com)
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COVID-19 cases in Athens-Clarke County have been on an upward slope since Dec. 28, 2020, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.Ā The county saw a 55% increase in cases reported between the last week of December and cases reported last week.
