Spokane Regional Health, local providers pressured to vaccinate more or risk losing doses
It's been a month since Spokane County received the COVID-19 vaccine and just 3-percent of the county's population has been vaccinated.
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States report vaccine shortages and cancel appointments
NEW YORK (AP) — The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
SRHD still working to get healthcare workers vaccinated, even as state moves to Phase B1
The Spokane Regional Health District fielded questions regarding the recent move to Phase B1 of the state's vaccination plan—and while they hope to be vaccinating a wider group of people, they do not have the resources just yet.
Hospital association: ‘Concerns’ about Inslee vaccine plan
SEATTLE (AP) — While the state struggles to bolster its vaccination distribution efforts, the Washington Department of Health on Tuesday began reporting its most updated vaccination numbers on its online COVID-19 data dashboard. The dashboard, launched months ago, updates Washingtonians every…
More Idaho National Guard troops to help with virus fight
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The number of Idaho National Guard soldiers helping with the state’s coronavirus response will increase from 250 to 400 to increase vaccine distribution, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday. The Republican governor also announced new grants…
'We need them to hustle up'; Gov. Inslee pressures local, federal partners to speed up vaccine rollout
Washington has used just 42 percent of its vaccine doses, and Governor Inslee is putting it on local and federal partners to pick up the pace.
National Guard personnel, healthcare grants to assist in Idaho's vaccine distribution
Idaho Governor Brad Little assigned 400 National Guard members to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccine quickly across the state.
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Here's when and where you can get your COVID vaccine in WA
It comes as no surprise people want to know where they stand in line for the vaccine. The Washington State Department of Health urged people to be patient on Monday, saying too many were eager to visit the Phase Finder site at once, prompting a backup.
Spokane Arena to be mass COVID-19 vaccination site
Governor Jay Inslee announced Monday that the Spokane Arena will be a designated mass vaccination site as the state ramps up efforts to get as many people vaccinated as possible.
Washington moving to Phase 1B of vaccine rollout plan, will now include anyone 65 and older
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington State will immediately move to Phase 1B of its coronavirus vaccine rollout plan, which has been expanded to include anyone ages 65 and older.…
K-12 staff in North Idaho receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Panhandle Health District vaccinated about 500 K-12 employees from the region Friday,
Do you have questions about when and where you can get the COVID-19 vaccine? We do, too
A few weeks ago, we asked a very simple question: What do you want to know about the COVID-19 vaccine? Since then, we have been overwhelmed with responses. Nearly every single person who has written in has the same question.
Ag industry wants farmerworkers prioritized for vaccinations
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The agriculture industry is asking Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee to move migrant farmworkers and food factory workers closer to the front of the line for the coronavirus vaccine because they perform work that cannot be…
4 News Now Q&A: How can Idahoans schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment?
The timeline for COVID-19 vaccination distribution in Idaho is speeding up.
Washington Department of Health partially blames slow vaccine rollout on federal government
Washington's vaccine rollout has been a mess, and the state Department of Health is blaming the federal government for part of that.
COVID-19 vaccines being administered 'safely and succesfully in Idaho,' Little says
Governor Brad Little said Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccines are being administered "safely and sucessfully in Idaho."
COVID-19 vaccine rollout slowly making progress in Washington
Thousands of people are getting vaccinated every day around the Inland Northwest, but local leaders still aren't satisfied with the number of doses given out.
Nurses at Spokane Public Schools receive COVID-19 vaccine
Nurses at Spokane Public Schools were vaccinated for COVID-19 on Friday as the district prepares to bring more students back in the coming weeks.
Washington health officials lay out next steps for vaccines
SEATTLE (AP) — Everyone over 70 years old and anyone over 50 who lives in a multigenerational household will be the next priorities for COVID-19 vaccines in Washington state, health officials said Wednesday. Newly installed Health Secretary Dr. Umair Shah…
Washington DOH outlines next phase of vaccine rollout plan
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington State Department of Health on Wednesday released guidance for the next phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. There will be four tiers within Phase 1B, with vaccines being prioritized for people above the age of 70.…
