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July 29, 2021 5:38 PM
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OLYMPIA, Wash. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has released new data showing how COVID-19 is affecting the unvaccinated.
“The new data shows that between February and June 2021, at least 94% of COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations in individuals 12 years or older from Washington state occurred in those who were not fully vaccinated,” DOH said in a news release.
Most people in Washington who died of COVID-19 in that time frame were unvaccinated.
DOH:
“We urge those who are eligible to get vaccinated. If they still have questions, we encourage them to speak to their healthcare provider,” said Secretary of Health Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH. “We all have a role to protect our community especially those who are most vulnerable.”
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The Washington State Department of Health Wednesday released updated guidance for the 2021-2022 school year aimed at helping students, teachers and staff return safely to the classroom. The department said in a news release that its guidance “aims to minimize transmission and maximize in-person instruction and is informed by the latest science, recently released Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Everyone 12 and older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. As of July 24, a total of 35% of 12- to 15-year-olds and 44% of 16- to 17-year-olds in Washington state were fully vaccinated. The health department encourages those who are not vaccinated to make an appointment as soon as possible.
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