Jan 19, 2021
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has announced an updated statewide vaccine distribution and administration plan to increase the number of Washingtonians vaccinated and establish infrastructure capable of mass vaccinations in the coming months. With the expanded vaccine distribution system, the state set a goal of vaccinating 45,000 Washingtonians per day.
Included in the plan is the Washington State Vaccine Command and Coordination Center, a new statewide public-private partnership to boost vaccine distribution efforts. The collaboration includes Washington corporations, labor unions, health care groups and government entities.
“This is a massive effort, and as noble as any cause will be in 2021: Because this is the year we choose to get vaccinated, Washington,” Inslee said during a press conference Monday. “We are removing as many impediments as possible to Washingtonians getting vaccinated, we are going to deliver every dose that comes into our state. We will s
Washington starts COVID-19 vaccine Phase 1B with lower age threshold and adds more mass vaccine sites
People age 65 and older are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine under Phase 1B. Previously it was people over 70. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 10:48 PM PST January 18, 2021
OLYMPIA, Wash. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced changes Monday to COVID-19 vaccine administration, a new statewide public-private partnership for vaccine distribution, and an expansion of the state s Phase 1B vaccination criteria.
The governor announced that effective immediately, the state is moving to Phase 1B of its COVID-19 vaccination plan.
He changed who qualifies for vaccines under the first tier of Phase 1B to include people 65 and older, previously it was people over 70. This tier will also include people over 50 years old who live in multigenerational households.
Kindergarteners in Tacoma Public Schools back in the classroom for in-person learning
Kindergarteners returned to in-person learning in 35 elementary schools in Tacoma on Tuesday as part of the district s plan to gradually bring students back. Author: Lionel Donovan (KING), Sebastian Robertson (KING5) Published: 5:50 PM PST January 18, 2021 Updated: 7:31 PM PST January 19, 2021
TACOMA, Wash. Kindergarten students in Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) returned to the classroom on Tuesday for in-person learning, and with increased precautions to protect against the coronavirus.
Parents dropping off their children had to fill out a health survey to be cleared to enter the building. You know, I think it s a little stressful for everybody, but this little guy was ready, said Kelcey Bentley, who was dropping off her son Tuesday. I think the staff and everyone is doing what they can to make sure everyone is safe and healthy.