Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Clinics cancel COVID-19 vaccine appointments because of delay in shots received due to weather
Clinics were forced to cancel scheduled COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to a delay in dosages arriving to the state because of winter weather impacts.
COVID-19 vaccines delayed by winter storms, shortages force clinics to close
Severe winter weather is being blamed for a massive shortage of COVID-19 vaccinations including in Washington state. Clinics were forced to postpone inoculations across Puget Sound scheduled for Friday through Monday.
City of Seattle prioritizing vaccines for Latino elders as data shows disproportionate impact
City of Seattle pushes to get people in minority communities vaccinated with 3-day pop-up clinic in West Seattle.
90-year-old Seattle woman walks 6 miles in the snow to get coronavirus vaccine
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in 11 states including California
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
Seeking equity in Covid vaccinations
Dr. Julie Morita, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Vice President, on how communities of color are once again bearing the brunt of missteps in America's pandemic response.
Vaccination events in several counties change plans ahead of winter weather in Puget Sound
The anticipated rounds of winter weather are impacting vaccination plans across the Puget Sound.
Washington Hispanics struggle to get vaccines despite higher risk of contracting COVID-19
While Hispanics in Washington are far more likely to be infected with COVID-19, early vaccine data reveals that they are far less likely to have gotten a life-saving dose.
1 in 3 Americans say they certainly or probably won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine, poll finds
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
Camano Island fire department to close clinic next week after 1,200 expected vaccine doses don't arrive
Camano Island Fire & Rescue will close their vaccination clinic next week after 1,200 expected doses of the COVID-19 vaccine never arrived.
Seattle distributes thousands of vaccines to vulnerable members of the community
The City of Seattle is distributing thousands of vaccines to vulnerable members of the community who may not be able to get the shot on their own.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Washington averaging 28,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day
Washington state is averaging about 28,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day, and as of this week, more than 728,000 vaccine doses have been administered statewide.
Local pharmacy's plan to streamline vaccination process
Frustrating only begins to describe some people’s experiences trying to secure a Covid-19 vaccine. Health officials admit it has been a learning curve for them as well and they’ve been tackling issues on the go.
Washington adult family homes frustrated over vaccine delays
Thousands of Washingtonians in the first priority group for the coronavirus vaccine feel as though they’ve been overlooked in the race to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccine shortages cancels clinics, frustrates many
While some Washington state counties appear to have enough vaccines to continue drive-through clinics, others are having to close.
Study: Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine appears safe, effective
Early trials show Russia's Sputnik V vaccine appears more than 91% effective against symptomatic COVID-19
Washington's vaccine supply may be cut to outlets that provide VIP access
Authorities in Washington state on Monday told hospitals and other COVID-19 vaccine providers not to provide special access to people or risk having their supplies of doses cut.