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Counties struggle for COVID-19 vaccine supply as Washington state expands eligibility One million more people are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Washington, but the supply of doses has not kept pace. Author: Kaila Lafferty (KING5) Updated: 6:26 PM PST January 19, 2021 MONROE, Wash. The first tier of Phase 1B of Washington state’s vaccination plan added about a million people to the list of those eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Washington. While the number of eligible people went up, the number of vaccines stayed the same. Snohomish County’s mass vaccination site, the Evergreen State Fair Grounds, was busy Tuesday. But the big issue for Snohomish County, and other counties, is there is not enough vaccine for the number of people now eligible. ....
Scientists answer key questions about new, highly infectious COVID-19 strain Scientists answer key questions about new, highly infectious COVID-19 strain 70 percent of COVID-19 cases in the UK are resulting in the new strain of the virus. Health officials are answering some FAQ about the new virus strain and recent travel restrictions set in place by Gov. Jay Inslee. SEATTLE - Scientists in our state and around the globe are scrambling to understand a mutation in a new strain of coronavirus found primarily in the United Kingdom. So far, scientists believe it is more transmissible, which prompted Gov. Jay Inslee to issue travel restrictions for people arriving from hot spot areas where the mutated strain is found. ....
Snohomish County preps vaccine distribution as federal COVID-19 funding set to expire Federal CARES Act money runs out in two weeks, and Snohomish County leaders worry that will affect its virus response. Author: Eric Wilkinson Updated: 7:25 PM PST December 15, 2020 EVERETT, Wash After months of dismal weekly briefings from Snohomish County officials, there is finally reason for optimism. So, there is some light at the end of the tunnel, said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. The feared Thanksgiving surge never really materialized and a vaccine will be available in just days. The gates are just opening, said Snohomish County Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters. It s a trickle but it will begin to flow as we begin to move into the new year. ....