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People rush to get COVID-19 test ahead of holiday gatherings despite quarantine recommendations Q13's Franque Thompson reports. BELLEVUE, Wash. - No one likes an unwelcome guest during holiday plans. That’s why people are rushing to get in line for COVID-19 testing so they don’t bring the virus with them. "I want to make sure I get the COVID test before I invite him over to the house because he’s very vulnerable," said Shari McPherson while making reservations for a free testing site at Bellevue College. Officials with Public Health – Seattle & King County said the safest option this...

Hospitals prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution Hospitals prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution Puget Sound hospitals are preparing for vaccine distribution to its workers. Many of whom will be among the first to receive it. SEATTLE - Hospitals throughout Puget Sound are preparing distribution plans for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. A health department spokesperson told Q13, the state anticipates receiving vaccines as early as December 14th or 15th. The federal government is set to ship out 2.9 million doses within 24 hours, including 62,000 doses to Washington state. For the thousands i...