Washington won’t have any free Covid shots for the uninsured until mid-October Washington state has a program for uninsured people to get free vaccines. But that program doesn’t yet have any of the latest Covid boosters, and they’re not expected until mid-October. Eilís O'Neill
'Vaccines are the best protection we have.' West Coast states issue their own guidance ahead of feds The alliance released its recommendations just ahead of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee meeting this week; that committee plans to discuss and vote on new Covid vaccine guidelines on Friday. Eilís O'Neill
Confused about your eligibility for the Covid shot? In Washington state, you’re covered Thanks to a standing order signed by the state health officer Thursday, anyone in Washington state can get the Covid-19 vaccine without consulting their doctor. Eilís O'Neill
Washington, Oregon, California form health care alliance to protect vaccine access The democratic governors of Oregon, Washington and California are forming a new public health partnership aimed at preserving access to vaccines. Amelia Templeton/OPB
Washington state doctors, lawmakers question federal changes to Covid vaccine recs Experts worry new federal Covid vaccine guidance advice runs contrary to science and could lead to fewer people getting vaccinated. Eilís O'Neill
Snohomish firefighters' religious discrimination lawsuit over Covid vaccine mandate awaits 9th Circuit decision A group of eight firefighters is suing Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue over alleged religious discrimination. The plaintiffs say the department mishandled their requests for religious exemptions to Washington state’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. Amy Radil
The flu is still going around Washington. It’s not too late to get your shot To date, at least 296 people in Washington state have died of the flu since the fall. But it’s not too late to get the shot if you haven’t already. Eilís O'Neill
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier discusses vaccine hesitation consequences as King County records first measles case King County has recorded Washington state's first measles case of the year. Measles is extremely contagious for those who aren't vaccinated. Natalie Akane Newcomb
WSU had 'just cause' to fire former football coach Nick Rolovich for refusing Covid vaccine, court finds Three years after Washington State University fired its head football coach, a federal court has said the university had the right to do so. Katie Campbell
Whooping cough cases in Washington state might hit 2,000 by end of 2024 So far this year, close to 2,000 cases have been reported in Washington state, compared to just 78 at the same time last year. This year’s total is the highest since 2012. KUOW Staff
