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January 18, 2021 3:03 PM Erin Robinson
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OLYMPIA, Wash. Washington State will immediately move to Phase 1B of its coronavirus vaccine rollout plan, which has been expanded to include anyone ages 65 and older.
Governor Jay Inslee announced the changes Monday, noting that 80 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Washington have occurred among people over the age of 65.
“Our vaccine prioritization reflects the need to protect these individuals quickly,” Inslee said. “This makes it possible for more people in risk categories to access the vaccine now and aligns with the latest guidance from the CDC.”
Those who are eligible under Phase 1B – which also includes people over the age of 50 living in multigenerational homes – can find when and where they can get vaccinated in a few ways.