We re just not quite there yet, Menefee said.
The department has been working for weeks on the new software-based process with a vendor. It s seen as a way to automate many of the tasks required for the public to secure a COVID-19 vaccination spot.
The county signed a contract with Luminare Inc. of Texas late last month. The six-month agreement was for $92,250, records show. It can be renewed.
Knox County would be among the first in Tennessee to use Luminare s system.
In the meantime, the county will announce when more vaccination opportunities arise. There s high demand for limited supply. Slots fill quickly when the county announces available vaccination times.
Dallas County aims to right COVID vaccine distribution with these steps
A rocky start to vaccine site left residents confused, but Dallas County commissioners tabled discussion on how to prioritize who gets the shot.
Dallas County commissioners on Wednesday took steps to smooth out their COVID-19 vaccination efforts after a rocky start that left residents confused and frustrated.
During a special meeting, commissioners hired a new public relations firm to help with the community outreach, a new call center to enroll residents with limited or no internet access and a software company to help manage appointments and track data.
But commissioners did not address how the county should prioritize its most vulnerable residents a political flashpoint that nearly cost the county its shots.