Vaccine appointments open up in parts of Washington state amid some hesitancy Appointments open in parts of Washington state amid some vaccine hesitancy As concerns grow that we are in the beginning of the fourth surge, Washington state health leaders are also growing worried about demand lessening for the vaccine. SEATTLE - As concerns grow for the possible beginning stage of a fourth surge in positive COVID-19 cases, Washington state health leaders are also growing worried about demand lessening for the vaccine. State leaders said that some communities are experiencing vaccine hesitancy with only 26.7 percent of Washingtonians fully vaccinated as of Friday.