Everyone 16 and Over Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine
Thursday, April 15 is the day the COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone 16-years-old or older in the state of Washington. That means a lot more people will be looking for the vaccine and waiting in lines or making appointments at vaccine centers. More than a million people in the state are now eligible for the vaccine. Will young people get the vaccine? Only time will tell.
Meanwhile, Yakima Health District officials are responding to the concern about the Johnson and Johnson vaccine that s been paused because of rare adverse events related to blood clots. Washington State officials halted the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Tuesday. Department of Health officials say any kind of reaction is rare but for those who are concerned there are signs to watch for. A press release from the Yakima Health District people who have received the J&J vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of b
Spokane County very close to surpassing Phase 3 reopening metrics, health officer warns
The increase in COVID-19 cases for Spokane County is mainly stemming from private gatherings and community spread, health officials said. Author: Megan Carroll Updated: 5:40 PM PDT April 6, 2021
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. Spokane County is very close to surpassing the COVID-19 health metrics needed to stay in Phase 3 of Washington s reopening plan, Interim Health Officer Dr. Frank Velazquez warned on Tuesday.
“The trends we are seeing with COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations is [sic] concerning as we are very close to surpassing the necessary metrics that will allow us to remain in phase three of the Healthy Washington plan,” Velazquez said in a press release. “As businesses open up more and as more people become eligible for the vaccine, it is easy to become relaxed with the public health measures, but we must remain vigilant if we want to c
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Wheeling-Ohio County Health Administrator Howard Gamble said his department is ready to ramp up its vaccination pace as more doses are available.
WHEELING If the supply of COVID-19 vaccine made available to Americans arrives as expected, the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is prepared to ramp up its output to meet demand.
Vaccine supplies in the United States are expected to increase through the spring, with president Joe Biden setting a goal of having all states open vaccine eligibility to all adults by May, and with a target date of May 31 for having enough supply to cover everyone.