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How to use Washington's PhaseFinder tool for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
The PhaseFinder Tool now asks about health conditions, your living situation and essential worker status to determine coronavirus vaccine eligibility.
Published: 1/19/2021 10:39:49 PM
How to use Washington's PhaseFinder tool for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
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Washington State Convention Center expansion could be left in limbo due to pandemic's economic toll
The nearly $2 billion project in downtown Seattle has been hampered by the sudden drop in hotel revenues last year, which were being used to pay for the expansion.
Activists demand accountability from Tacoma police after officer drives through crowd at street race
Community activists are calling for stronger accountability from police in Pierce County after a Tacoma officer drove his patrol vehicle through a crowd downtown.
Questions about fairness of COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Washington state
Bellevue's Overlake Medical Center is responding to questions about a massive invitation sent to thousands who, if qualified, could get a vaccine on short notice.
VERIFY: Can I still spread COVID-19 after getting vaccinated?
A world-renowned epidemiologist in Seattle says it's still possible to spread the virus after being vaccinated, so masking up and social distancing remans critical.
Washington state to receive a 16% increase in its COVID-19 vaccine allotment
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that the state is expected to get a 16% increase in its vaccine supply over the next three weeks from the federal government.
Questions about fairness of COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Washington state
Bellevue's Overlake Medical Center is responding to questions about a massive invitation sent to thousands who, if qualified, could get a vaccine on short notice.
VERIFY: Can I still spread COVID-19 after getting vaccinated?
A world-renowned epidemiologist in Seattle says it's still possible to spread the virus after being vaccinated, so masking up and social distancing remans critical.
Washington state to receive a 16% increase in its COVID-19 vaccine allotment
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that the state is expected to get a 16% increase in its vaccine supply over the next three weeks from the federal government.
First Pierce County mass vaccination site opens in Lakewood
In an attempt to ramp up vaccine distribution in Washington, the first drive-thru vaccine clinic in Pierce County opened at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood
Biden suggests upping vaccinations to 1.5 million a day by spring
Monday President Biden said he hopes to have 1 million shots a day administered within the next three weeks, and raise that to 1.5 million a day by spring.
Biden signs executive orders on virus aid for food, unemployment
President Joe Biden signed two executive orders Friday to increase food aid, unemployment aid and clear a path for $15 hourly minimum wage for federal workers.
Fauci: Fall 2021 could see 'degree of normality' if enough are vaccinated by then
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted that if 70 to 85% of Americans are vaccinated by mid to end of summer, there could be a 'degree of normality' in Fall 2021.
Dr. Fauci discusses COVID-19 variants that are more transmissible
Dr. Fauci said the more transmissible variants of the COVID-19 virus should be taken seriously, but it appears vaccines currently will still be effective against it.
VERIFY: Can I still spread COVID-19 after getting vaccinated?
A world-renowned epidemiologist in Seattle says it's still possible to spread the virus after being vaccinated, so masking up and social distancing remans critical.
VERIFY: Length of immunity after getting COVID-19 vaccine remains unclear
Seattle researchers expect the COVID-19 vaccine should provide immunity for at least a few months, if not years, but the exact length of time is unclear.
VERIFY: Yes, releasing all available COVID-19 vaccine doses is the right decision
The Trump administration recently decided to change course and release all available COVID-19 vaccine doses, instead of holding some back as a "safety stock."
Former city economic development employee Lance Randall running for Seattle mayor
South Seattle's Lance Randall has announced he's running for mayor. The member of the First AME Church has quietly been meeting with stakeholders around the city.
Proposed capital gains tax in Washington has support from speaker of the house
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins says she supports a capital gains tax targeting top investment earners. Lawmakers also released a plan for COVID-19 relief.
Peruvian Food in Seattle & King County's Flu Bug Lady - Full Episode, KING 5 Evening
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