Hospital Association urges COVID-19 vaccine requirements for health care workers

The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) adopted a resolution on Monday supporting COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care workers.

Report: 94% of COVID-19 deaths in Washington among not fully vaccinated

More than 94% of Washington’s recent COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations have been among not fully vaccinated people, according to a new report from the state Department of Health.

AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021

AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.

Seattle bar requiring proof of vaccination for customers

Some businesses in Seattle say they are voluntarily adding more requirements for their customers to say safe from COVID.

Is Washington state on the verge of a mask mandate all over again?

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reversing its recommendations on masks, the question is whether or not Washington state will upgrade those recommendations to a mandate?

DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates

An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine cleared in EU for children 12-17

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is being recommended by the European Medicines Agency for children between 12 and 17 years old.

US buys 200M more Pfizer vaccine doses, option for 'updated version'

The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.

COVID-19 breakthrough cases: What are they?

What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.

Pfizer vaccine will be made at South African firm, a first for Africa

This is the first time Pfizer's vaccine will be produced in Africa, in a move to help address the continent's desperate need for more doses amid a recent surge of cases.

Washington state reaches goal of 70% vaccination rate

The Washington State Department of Health announced that the state has finally reached its 70% vaccination goal. 

Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to record videos promoting COVID-19 vaccine

The singer met with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday, assisting in the administration’s efforts to get more youth vaccinated against COVID-19.

Washington state to pick $1M vaccine lottery winner Tuesday

According to the state Department of Health, vaccination rates across all ages were up 24% thanks to the lottery as of last week.