'Take it outside': Inslee asks Washingtonians to gather outdoors to reduce COVID case rates
As health officials find strong evidence of a fourth wave, Governor Jay Inslee is asking Washingtonians to "take it outside."
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More than 30 percent of Spokane County residents have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
SPOKANE, Wash. -- More than 256,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine has been administered in Spokane County. That means nearly 30 percent of the county population has initiated vaccination and more than 20 percent are fully vaccinated. Statewide, nearly 4.3 million…
It's 'Vax Day': Anyone 16 and older can now sign up for a COVID vaccine in Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As nationwide vaccine supply increases, Washington is expanding eligibility for anyone 16 and older to sign up for a Covid vaccine. Health officials say the time has come to…
Vaccine eligibility expands in Washington Thursday. Here's how to book an appointment
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Washingtonians 16 and older will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. So, how do you book an appointment? There are a few ways you can track one down. Check Washington's vaccine finder Go to vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov…
Dept. of Health reports 217 cases of COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough since late March
The Washington State Department of Health reports 217 cases of vaccinated people contracting COVID-19.
Your neighbors describe their experience during and after getting a COVID-19 vaccine
Earlier this week, the 4 News Now team asked the community what it was like getting a COVID-19 vaccine and their experience afterwards. Here is what your neighbors said: RELATED: What's it like to get vaccinated? Your neighbors share their…
CDC advisers will meet today about the J&J Covid-19 vaccine. Here's what experts and state leaders say about the pause
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet Wednesday to review blood clot cases among people who received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. The CDC and the US Food and Drug Administration a day earlier recommended…
Here's what to do if your Johnson & Johnson vaccine appointment got canceled
The Washington State Department of Health has paused use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. So what do you do if you have a Johnson & Johnson vaccine appointment scheduled?
Washington DOH: Painkillers, contraceptives more likely to cause blood clots than vaccines
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington Department of Health officials held a news conference Tuesday to provide additional information about their decision to pause use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. State health secretary Dr. Umair Shah said he expects…
Panhandle Health, Idaho Dept. of Health pausing use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Following the guidance of the federal government, Panhandle Health is pausing its use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
'Out of abundance of caution' Washington Dept of Health pauses use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Washington Department of Health will pause use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, following CDC/FDA guidance about its safety.
What was your experience during and after you received your vaccine? Tell us here
Millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine and later this week, eligibility will expand in Washington state, allowing all people over 16 to get one.
Spokane Arena vaccine site taking walk-ins
SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you have a chance to schedule a walk-in vaccine appointment today better do it now because the Spokane Arena is at limited capacity and will only be open until 3 p.m. Even though there are walk-ins,…
Inslee visits Spokane Arena ahead of vaccine eligibility increase
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Governor Jay Inslee took a tour of Spokane's mass vaccination site on Friday, the first time since it opened in January. The governor got a look at what…
Unlike national trend, UK coronavirus variant not spreading much in Washington
A record number of COVID-19 vaccinations are allowing Americans to see the finish line to this pandemic, but there may be a few hurdles on the way because of…
More walk up vaccine appointments available Friday at Spokane Arena
People looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine can once again walk up and get a shot at the Spokane Arena on Friday.
4 News Now Q&A: Should 'vaccine passports' be required?
Should 'vaccine passports' be required?
Inslee to announce possible new COVID restrictions Monday
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee will announce Monday whether some counties in Washington state will have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases. At a news conference Thursday Inslee…
WSU nursing students, faculty help administer more than 15,000 vaccine doses
Students and faculty from the Washington State University College of Nursing have helped administer more than 15,000 vaccine doses in the Spokane area.
Gov. Inslee to visit Spokane Arena vaccination site Friday
Governor Jay Inslee will be in Spokane Friday to visit the mass vaccination site at the Spokane Arena.
Spokane Arena site offering walk-up vaccinations Thursday
If you are looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine, you can get one Thursday at the Spokane Arena site without making an appointment.
COVID-19 vaccine supply smaller due to manufacturing mistake
SEATTLE (AP) — The federal government has lowered vaccine-supply allotments for Washington, apparently because of problems at a facility producing Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Washington state health officials said Wednesday. Comments about the decreased supply Wednesday come as state health…
Need a COVID vaccine? Hundreds of appointments are available in Spokane
Are you looking for a COVID-19 vaccine? There are hundreds of appointments in both Washington and Idaho, and healthcare providers want you to sign up fast.
