CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.

Secretary of Health asks parents to stop and think before booking vacations

As COVID cases skyrocket in some parts of the country, driven by the more contagious variants, Washington's Secretary of Health has issued a new warning about traveling, particularly aimed at parents.

Washington lawmaker wears Star of David in vaccine protest

A Washington state lawmaker is being criticized after wearing a yellow Star of David in protest of COVID-19 vaccine regulations, a display that compared the government’s efforts to protect people from a highly contagious virus with the Nazis’ murder of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust.

King County mask mandate ends

King County has ended its mask mandate a day before Washington fully reopens its economy for the first time since the pandemic began. 

Three vaccination clinics in Kitsap County to close due to excessive heat

Three COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Kitsap County will be closed starting this weekend through early next week due to a heatwave throughout the region. 

State selects 256 more winners in vaccine lottery

The state has selected its third round of winners in the Shot of a Lifetime vaccine lottery program to encourage Washingtonians to get COVID-19 vaccines. 

T-Mobile Park opening at full capacity on July 2

Starting July 2, T-Mobile Park will open at full capacity for Seattle Mariners fans.

King County celebrates big vaccine milestone
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King County Public Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin joins Q13 News This Morning to discuss vaccination rates and ending the local mask mandate.

King County hits 70% vaccination rate, ending mask mandate on June 29

Washington's largest county has reached the 70% vaccination threshold, which means Local Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin's indoor mask directive will expire in two weeks on June 29.

Washington close to fully reopening
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The state is very close to the 70 percent vaccination rate benchmark needed to fully reopen the state's economy before June 30.

Over 100 prizes unclaimed in Washington's 'Shot of a Lifetime' vaccine lottery

As of noon on Monday, 103 prizes from Washington state's “Shot of a Lifetime” vaccine lottery have gone unclaimed, according to Washington State Lottery. 

Gonzaga to require COVID-19 vaccines for students

Gonzaga University is joining the list of schools that will require students to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in campus activities this fall.

FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant

Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.

Washington’s ‘joints for jabs’ vaccine program falling flat

It was designed as an innovative way to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, but Washington’s new “joints for jabs” program is off to a rough start.

Joints for Jabs
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Josie Waddington, media manager for Uncle Ike's pot shops, joins Q13 News This Morning to discuss the buzz around Washington's latest vaccine incentive program.