'I don't know the long-term effects': Vaccine hesitancy persists amid rise in supply
'I don't know the long-term effects': Vaccine hesitancy persists amid rise in supply.
Washington state facing shutdowns, Phase rollbacks as coronavirus cases rise
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington, their governors quickly reacted with shutdowns. Now they are about to impose new restrictions again as infections and hospitalizations rise to alarming levels.
No appointment needed at Tacoma Dome mass vaccination site
A six-week mass vaccination site opens at the Tacoma Dome Tuesday, April 27 with no appointments needed for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Indoor dining banned for 15 counties with Oregon’s biggest cities starting Friday
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday rising COVID-19 hospitalizations threaten to overwhelm doctors and she is moving 15 counties into extreme risk category, which imposes restrictions including banning indoor restaurant dining.
Inslee: Fully-vaccinated Washingtonians can be outside maskless in non-crowded settings
Gov. Jay Inslee said that fully vaccinated Washingtonians can gather or dine safely outdoors in small groups without masking up.
COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in Washington, especially in young people
The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) is expressing concern about the fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
State health officials say more than 15 percent of second dose appointments overdue in Washington
As the CDC is reporting millions of people are overdue for their second dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, we’re learning about 16 percent of Washingtonians are overdue for their second shot as of April 6.
EU launches legal action against COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca over dose shortage
The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.
Inslee reauthorizes Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to resume in Washington state
Gov. Inslee reauthorizes Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Washington state following CDC guidance.
Seattle to get over 52,000 vaccine doses to give next week
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office says the city and its partners will have more than 52,000 COVID-19 vaccinations to administer next week in the largest single-week vaccine allocation received to date.
Vaccine appointments open up in parts of Washington state amid some hesitancy
As concerns grow for the possible beginning stage of a fourth surge in positive COVID-19 cases, Washington state health leaders are also growing worried about demand lessening for the vaccine.
Safeway, Albertsons hiring for hundreds of positions in Western Washington
Safeway and Albertsons stores across Western Washington are holding open interviews Saturday as they look to hire people for hundreds of different positions.
Gov. Inslee: Washington has entered 4th surge of COVID-19
The governor pointed to data showing rising cases, hospitalizations and the spread of virus variants, including the more contagious variant first detected in Britain.
Lewis & Clark College and Seattle University to require COVID student vaccinations
Lewis & Clark College and Seattle University announced that they will require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for all students this fall.
Mass vaccination site coming to Tacoma Dome for six weeks
Pierce County is opening a mass vaccination site at the Tacoma Dome for six weeks starting April 27.
Snohomish County opens its seventh mass vaccination site in Lynnwood
The newest mass vaccination site in Snohomish County is located in Lynnwood at the Ash Way Park and Ride.
Vaccine demand down in parts of Washington state, cases rise
Washington state is upping its COVID-19 vaccine ambitions as cases increase, worrying variants spread and vaccine demand softens in some areas, State Health Secretary Dr. Umair Shah said Wednesday.
New walk-in vaccination sites open in 2 Seattle neighborhoods for those 60 and older
In an effort to end the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Seattle has opened up two new walk-in vaccination clinics.