The wintry forecast is disrupting COVID-19 vaccine clinics and testing sites across western Washington through the weekend.
King County
King County COVID-19 testing sites in Auburn, Kent, Tukwila, Federal Way, Highline College, Enumclaw, Renton and Bellevue will be closed on Saturday, Feb 13.
Check this link for details on getting vaccinated in King County.
Seattle
The mass vaccine clinic at Swedish-Seattle U is canceled for Saturday, Feb. 13. According to their website:
"If you were planning to get your Moderna vaccination tomorrow, please go to the clinic either Monday, Feb. 15 (2-6:45 p.m.) or Tuesday, Feb 16 (7:15-11a.m.; 2-6:45 p.m.). Monday and Tuesday are strictly Moderna days and no Pfizer vaccines will be given.
If you currently have an appointment in Solv for Saturday, you will receive a cancellation to the phone number used to schedule. Please still show up on Monday or Tuesday during the clinic times shared above."
The City of Seattle says its network of free testing sites will likely remain open as long as roads to the sites are drivable. They say they will prioritize plowing major roads to testing sites if needed.
The city says it does not expect the weather to impact its mobile vaccination efforts.
Clallam County
County-run vaccination sites in Forks, Port Angeles and Sequim are canceled for Saturday, Feb. 13 and will be rescheduled for later this month. Check their website for details.
Clark County
The mass vaccination site scheduled for Clark County on Saturday, Feb. 13 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Mason County
The county is postponed its Feb. 11 mass vaccination clinic. People who are registered for the clinic will be contacted directly with information about the new clinic date via e-mail or phone, the county said.
Pierce County
Virginia Mason Franciscan’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be closed Saturday, Feb. 13 at the following locations due to expected inclement weather:
• St. Anne Hospital, Burien
• St. Anthony Hospital, Gig Harbor
• St. Clare Hospital, Lakewood
• St. Elizabeth Hospital, Enumclaw
• St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way
• St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma
• St. Michael Medical Center, Silverdale and Bremerton
According to the hospital, "Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is directly notifying individuals whose appointments are being postponed and will contact them again within the next 72 hours to reschedule. Second dose appointments will be prioritized to keep those patients within the appropriate timeframe."
Skagit County
Skagit County's testing and vaccine sites are closed Saturday due to the forecast, but vaccinations are also on hold due to low supply.
Skagit County Public Health found out that next week, for the third straight week, it would not be receiving any more first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination site can do 300 shots a day, but as of now, they can't accept new appointments until at least Feb. 20.
Snohomish County
Snohomish County announced all COVID-19 mass vaccination sites would be temporarily closed Saturday due to inclement weather. The county said anyone with an appointment for Feb. 13 should check their email for rescheduling information.
Snohomish County is also pausing COVID-19 testing at five sites Thursday through Sunday. People with appointments have been notified and are encouraged to seek testing through their healthcare provider or to schedule another appointment for next week, the county said.
Whatcom County
The community COVID-19 testing site at the Northwest Fairgrounds in Lynden will be closed on Saturday, Feb. 13 due to inclement weather forecasted this weekend.
State of Washington
State health officials urged people to closely watch the forecast and prepare for more disruptions.
“Please do not put yourself and others in danger by driving in the snow and ice to get your COVID-19 vaccine. If the weather is bad, we may have to close some sites and reschedule appointments,” said Michele Roberts, acting Assistant Secretary of Health.
