February 1, 2021
Washington State University is encouraging all community members to see whether they are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine using the State of Washington’s new Phase Finder tool.
By RJ Wolcott, WSU News
Washington State University is encouraging all community members to see whether they are currently eligible to receive the COVID‑19 vaccine using the State of Washington’s new Phase Finder tool.
The tool consists of a series of questions related to your health and living situation. Those eligible will receive confirmation and be shown locations where they can receive the vaccine. Upon arriving for their vaccination, they will then show medical staff Phase Finder’s eligibility confirmation screen, printed or taken as a screenshot on a mobile device.
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How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Washington
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released an online portal to check your eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Use the PhaseFinder tool to input personal information like age, health conditions and essential worker status to determine if it s your turn.
As of Jan. 18, Washington is vaccinating people in Phase 1A and the first tier of Phase 1B. That includes:
But, that status can be taken away if case or hospitalization rates start to climb again.
“If we relax too much, we could be back into the horrific days of exponential growth,” Gov. Inslee said.
In Phase 2, almost all businesses, including restaurants and entertainment venues, are allowed to reopen indoor operations at 25% capacity.
While that’s good news for many businesses, Washington Hospitality Association CEO Anthony Anton says the governor’s latest plan means some businesses might reopen, then have to shut down suddenly if COVID-19 rates change.
“We would love to continue to work with the governor for a more stable metric,” Anton said.