South King County's Mass Vaccination Sites Are Moving

KING COUNTY, WA — Both mass vaccination sites in South King County are changing locales this month as public health officials continue work to reach as many residents with a shot as possible.

On Monday, the county-run clinic in Kent moved from the ShoWare Center to the Kent Public Health Clinic. Next Sunday, the vaccination site at the Auburn Outlet Collection will move to another area inside the mall. Shots continue to be available to anyone ages 12 and older, with no appointments or insurance required.

“Thanks to the many King County residents who have gotten vaccinated, the number of new cases of COVID-19 in King County is much lower than earlier in the pandemic,” said Dennis Worsham, interim director for Public Health - Seattle & King County. “But COVID-19 is still here, and more contagious variants are spreading. The vast majority of COVID-19 cases in King County are among people who are not vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to get your questions answered and get vaccinated!”

New locations for South King County vaccination sites:

• Auburn (Starting July 25)
  • Auburn Outlet Collection
    • Moving from Suite 1333 to Suite 1369 (across from the Gap Factory)
  • Hours
    • Sunday - Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Kent
• Kent Public Health Center (25742 104th Ave. SE)
• Hours
• Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

While the county's overall vaccination rates are some of the best in the United States, some pockets remain less protected, with percentages still lagging in Auburn, Kent, Federal Way and parts of Southeast King County

Public Health - Seattle & King County writes:

"King County has one of the highest vaccination rates nationwide, with nearly 80% of residents age 12 and older having begun or completed their vaccination series. Our goal is to reach at least 70% fully vaccinated among all racial/ethnic groups in the county. We continue striving to meet those residents who still need the COVID vaccine where they are with information and vaccination services. Moving King County’s Kent vaccination clinic to the Kent Public Health Clinic supports this goal by integrating vaccination into routine care."

Portions of South King County remain shy of the 70 percent full vaccination target. Officials believe they may cross the threshold by early August. The latest vaccination breakdowns are available on the King County dashboard.