WA awaits Johnson & Johnson vaccine as state surpasses 5,000 Covid deaths
State officials are asking Washingtonians to recognize a moment of silence Thursday to honor more than 5,000 people in the state who have died of Covid-19.
Meanwhile, Patty Hayes, the director of Seattle-King County Public Health, says she doesn't know when the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine will arrive locally.
Hayes spoke last night during a virtual town hall meeting.
"What I found out in the last day or two is that the limited doses Washington state got, I'm not even sure if King County's going to get any of them at this point," she said. "And they were the only shipment that is going to come for the entire month."
But the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department says it could start receiving doses as soon as next week.
-
Angela King
Morning News Host
Angela King is the local host of Morning Edition. She’s been a part of the northwest news scene since the early 1990s. A proud University of Washington alumna, with degrees in broadcast journalism and American ethnic studies, she started her career as a news writer in Seattle, before becoming a reporter and anchor in Seattle, Portland and Albuquerque.
More stories from Angela King » -
Katie Campbell
Online Editor/Reporter
Katie joined KUOW's online team as an editor and reporter in 2024, after serving three years as senior producer of the local Morning Edition program.
More stories from Katie Campbell »
