Across Washington, WA|News|
Bivalent COVID Booster Clinics Head To 6 WA College Campuses
While the clinics are geared toward reaching students and faculty, all eligible residents can receive their vaccines or booster shots.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Washington COVID-19 Vaccine Information Hub
News and information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Washington.
Seattle|News|
New COVID Boosters Arrive In Washington: Here's How To Get One
Some clinics expect to have newly formulated booster shots available as soon as Friday. Here's what to know and where to look for them.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
King County Updates COVID Vaccination Dashboard
The updated online dashboard helps chart the difference in hospitalization rates and risk among unvaccinated, vaccinated and boosted people.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
King County Expands COVID Vaccine Sites To Meet Booster Demand
King County is reopening or expanding 17 vaccination sites to help provide a third Pfizer shot to eligible patients.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
King County Reaches New Vaccination Milestone
King County is one of the most vaccinated places in the United States, having reached a key threshold across every eligible age group.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Announces 2nd Vaccine Lottery Program For Military
“A Heroes Thanks" is for those who got their shot from the Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs and are ineligible for the old lottery.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington's 2nd Vaccine Lottery: What To Know Tuesday, June 15
Vaccinated adults have a chance to win 251 prizes Tuesday, including $250,000 in cash, and 15 young winners will get tuition money.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
'Joints For Jabs': Washington OKs Pot Shop Vaccine Incentives
For the next month, licensed cannabis retailers that host vaccine clinics can provide patients with a free joint.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington's 1st Vaccine Lottery Drawing: What To Know Tuesday
The Washington State Lottery will pick its first $250,000 winner Tuesday, and hundreds of other prizes are up for grabs.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Launches Vaccine Lottery, Offers Dozens Of Prizes
Vaccinated Washingtonians are automatically entered into five upcoming lottery drawings. Other prizes include sports tickets and flights.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Seattle Will Close Most City-Run Mass Vaccination Sites In June
Citing high vaccination rates, which outpace much of the state, Seattle will wind down most of its mass vaccination sites next month.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Renton, WA|News|
Renton High School Hosts Vaccine Clinic Tuesday For Students 12+
Renton students, ages 12 and up, and their family members will have a chance to get COVID-19 immunizations Tuesday afternoon.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Redmond, WA|News|
Student Vaccine Clinics Planned At 4 Lake Washington Schools
Lake Washington School District is gearing up to administer more than 4,000 doses to students 12 and older later this month.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
COVID Cases Drop 20% As King County Looks To Vaccinate More Teens
King County appears to be "turning the corner" on the fourth wave, seeing fewer cases and hospitalizations, Dr. Jeff Duchin said Wednesday.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Seattle Refocuses Mobile Vaccination Efforts On Younger Adults
Seattle is deploying its mobile vaccination teams to reach younger adults where they live, work and play.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
Issaquah Hosts Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic Friday Night
Eastside Fire & Rescue will vaccinate residents 18 and older Friday during a pop-up clinic at Central Park in the Issaquah Highlands.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic Set For Bonney Lake High Saturday
While patients can register in advance, the health department says just about anyone can stop by and get their first dose of Pfizer.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Bellevue, WA|News|
Bellevue's Mobile Vaccine Team Hosts 1st Pop-Up Clinic Friday
The first of three pop-up vaccine clinics in Bellevue is scheduled for May 7 at Downtown Park. No appointments are required.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Bellevue, WA|News|
Bellevue Vaccine Clinic Offers Gift Cards Thursday & Friday
The Master Builders Association is offering hundreds of first-dose appointments to end the week. Patients will also get a Walmart gift card.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Renton, WA|News|
Vaccine Freebies: Auburn Site Offers Gift Cards For 1st Doses
The first 250 people to get their first dose in Auburn on Thursday afternoon will also get a $10 gift card.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
Evening Vaccine Clinic Thursday At Lake Sammamish State Park
The mass vaccination site will be open late on May 6 to reach Eastside residents get who can't make it during regular hours.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Mariners Begin Fan Vaccinations At T-Mobile Park
The Mariners have joined the Sounders in offering fans quick and easy vaccines during home games, becoming the first MLB team to do so.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Seattle Drops Appointment Requirement At 3 City-Run Vaccine Sites
All King County residents and workers can now get COVID-19 vaccines without an appointment at Lumen Field, Rainier Beach and West Seattle.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Seattle Sounders Offer Vaccines To Fans Before Home Matches
Starting Sunday, Sounders fans 18 and older can get a dose of Johnson & Johnson or Moderna inside Lumen Field as soon as gates open.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Renton, WA|News|
Auburn, Kent Vaccine Sites Offer 1,000 Walk-Up Shots Daily
Both vaccination sites can now serve hundreds of walk-ups every day. Shots are available to all people in King County.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
WA's 4th Wave Shows Early Signs Of Plateau, But Rates Still High
Health officials say there are early indicators of a leveling off in COVID-19 cases, but more progress will be needed to avoid rollbacks.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
Hundreds Of Eastside Vaccine Appointments Available For May
The new batch of openings at Lake Sammamish State Park includes more than 1,000 appointments between May 10 and May 15.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Thousands Of Vaccine Appointments Available In Seattle
Seattle's city-run sites are looking to fill tens of thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments this week, open to all in King County.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Renton, WA|News|
Thousands Of Vaccine Appointments Open In Auburn, Kent
Every day through Monday, more than 2,500 appointments are available for south King County residents 16 and older.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Sammamish-Issaquah, WA|News|
Lake Sammamish Vaccine Site Needs More Volunteers
Greeters, screeners and observers are needed at the Eastside's community vaccination site. Volunteers will also have a chance to get a shot.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Bellevue, WA|News|
In-Home Vaccination Appointments Launch In King County
Unvaccinated people who face difficulties leaving their homes can now schedule a visit from King County's mobile vaccination teams.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Where To Find Vaccine Appointments In Washington
As of April 15, everyone 16 and older can seek out a COVID-19 vaccine in Washington. Here are a few tools to help connect you with a shot.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Vaccines For All: 16+ Eligibility Begins Thursday In Washington
All Washingtonians 16 and older join the vaccine eligibility list on April 15 — a major milestone on the path toward widespread immunity.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Renton, WA|News|
J&J Pause May Impact Some King County Vaccine Appointments
A nationwide pause on the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines could impact a few appointments, but most should be able to make the swap.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Washington Pauses Use Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The CDC asked for the pause while they review six cases of severe blood clotting linked to the vaccine. Here's what it means for Washington.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
WA Vaccine Forecast Lower, With Fewer J&J Doses In April
Washington will receive fewer doses this month than initially expected, largely due to a substantial drop in Johnson & Johnson deliveries.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Vaccine Eligiblity Expands In WA: Here's Who Qualifies Now
Washington opens two more tiers of Phase 1B on Wednesday, adding vaccine eligibility for another 2 million residents.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Lawsuit Seeks Quick Vaccine Access For All Washington Inmates
Inmate advocates have filed a lawsuit asking the courts to order the state to make vaccines available to all people in prisons immediately.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Here's Why Washington Is Waiting To Open Up Vaccine Eligibility
More states are announcing eligibility for all groups earlier than the May 1 goal. Washington has not. Here's a look at where things stand.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
1 Million Fully Vaccinated In Washington; 3 Million Doses Given
More than one out of seven Washingtonians are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with eligibility set to expand further on March 31.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
