COVID-19 vaccines delayed by winter storms, shortages force clinics to close

Severe winter weather is being blamed for a massive shortage of COVID-19 vaccinations including in Washington state. Clinics were forced to postpone inoculations across Puget Sound scheduled for Friday through Monday.

90-year-old Seattle woman walks 6 miles in the snow to get coronavirus vaccine

A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.

CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in 11 states including California

The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.

Seeking equity in Covid vaccinations
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Dr. Julie Morita, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Vice President, on how communities of color are once again bearing the brunt of missteps in America's pandemic response.

Washington Hispanics struggle to get vaccines despite higher risk of contracting COVID-19

While Hispanics in Washington are far more likely to be infected with COVID-19, early vaccine data reveals that they are far less likely to have gotten a life-saving dose. 

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant

South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.

Washington averaging 28,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day

Washington state is averaging about 28,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day, and as of this week, more than 728,000 vaccine doses have been administered statewide.

Local pharmacy's plan to streamline vaccination process

Frustrating only begins to describe some people’s experiences trying to secure a Covid-19 vaccine. Health officials admit it has been a learning curve for them as well and they’ve been tackling issues on the go.

Washington adult family homes frustrated over vaccine delays

Thousands of Washingtonians in the first priority group for the coronavirus vaccine feel as though they’ve been overlooked in the race to get vaccinated. 

COVID-19 vaccine shortages cancels clinics, frustrates many

While some Washington state counties appear to have enough vaccines to continue drive-through clinics, others are having to close.   

Study: Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine appears safe, effective

Early trials show Russia's Sputnik V vaccine appears more than 91% effective against symptomatic COVID-19

Washington's vaccine supply may be cut to outlets that provide VIP access

Authorities in Washington state on Monday told hospitals and other COVID-19 vaccine providers not to provide special access to people or risk having their supplies of doses cut.