Kennedy Catholic holds mass vaccination site providing doses for majority of high school students
Many mass vaccination events in Washington state have been held and continue to administer COVID-19 vaccines, but none tailored to just high school students.
Gov. Inslee warns of 4th pandemic wave as vaccine availability opens wide
Starting Thursday, more COVID-19 vaccinations are available to more people than ever before in Washington. But Governor Inslee says the threat has not completely waned, warning a fourth wave is a concerning possibility.
Lack of vaccines in other parts of world puts US at risk, could prolong pandemic, experts say
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said the longer the novel coronavirus is allowed to replicate in any part of the world, the more opportunity new variants have to emerge and threaten the country’s chance of reaching herd immunity.
US opens more distance in worldwide race against COVID-19 as it nears 200M vaccines administered
Nearly half of American adults have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine, and about 30% have been fully vaccinated. But the picture is still relentlessly grim in parts of Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Vaccine fairy works magic for hundreds across Western Washington
A Snoqualmie Ridge mom's persistence, patience and philanthropy have garnered her the nickname of the vaccine fairy.
Bothell man receives third dose of Moderna vaccine as part of booster trial
It has been a full year since the first group of local Moderna vaccine trial participants rolled up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine in Seattle.
Vaccine 'breakthrough' cases double in Washington, but still .01 percent of all vaccinations
The number of people infected with COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated has more than doubled in Washington, but health officials stress that breakthrough cases are expected with any vaccine.
More than 2,000 J&J appointments postponed in Everett following vaccine pause
Thousands of one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination appointments were postponed in Snohomish County.
Blood clot symptoms to look out for if you received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Washington State Department of Health said Johnson & Johnson blood clot risk is less than one in a million, but paused injections Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.
Russ and Ciara to host vaccination special featuring President Biden and former President Barack Obama
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and wife Ciara will host a Sunday night TV special featuring President Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci and a slew of celebrities hoping to educate Americans and dispel vaccine concerns.
Washington state follows feds in halting use of J&J vaccine
Washington is immediately halting the use of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine against the coronavirus, following the guidance of the federal government regarding the appearance of rare side effects in a handful of women across the country.
Online COVID-19 vaccine locators prepare for influx in users once eligibility opens to all adults April 15
More than 3.7 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have gone into the arms of people across Washington state. As the state prepares to open up vaccines to all adults on April 15, getting a spot in line will be a bit tougher.
CDC says Johnson & Johnson shots can continue in North Carolina after reports of adverse reactions
Federal health officials say it’s safe to continue administering Johnson & Johnson shots at three vaccination sites in North Carolina that had an increase in reports of adverse reactions on Thursday.
All Washingtonians over age 16 will be eligible for COVID vaccine starting April 15
Washington state is opening up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all residents age 16 and older starting on April 15.
Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Biden moves COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date for all US adults up to April 19
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protection lasts at least 6 months, study finds
New research suggests Moderna’s vaccine against COVID-19 offers protection for at least six months, echoing findings from Pfizer last week.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.