"As our race to vaccinate Washingtonians as quickly and equitably as possible continues, these accomplishments are further proof that hope is on the horizon," Shah said. The state on Friday said it had reached its goal of giving more than 45,000 doses of vaccine per day. That’s more than 80% of doses delivered to the state. Event Calendar Stadium Concert Lineup Seattle Seahawks Seattle Sounders FC OL REIGN Seattle Sea dragons. RELATED: Where to get vaccinated in Washington stateĪs of Monday, officials say the 1,400 provider facilities giving vaccines in the state have given 2,065,762 shots. The successes we are seeing are a testament to their hard work over the past few months," state Secretary of Health Umair A.
"I am so grateful for the tireless efforts of our partners on the ground, including local health jurisdictions, community health centers, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and so many others. More than 2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Washington since mid-December, officials said this week.
RELATED: How to confirm vaccine eligibility and find vaccination locations in WashingtonĬalvin Goings, director of the city’s finance and administrative services department, which led the development of the Lumen Field site, told The Seattle Times the site has a $25 million budget, which the city expects will be largely reimbursed from federal aid, and will likley be open for six months. Inslee said the site is designed to help people who have had trouble getting vaccinated - either because they lack access to the Internet or other reasons - get their shots.įor now vaccination eligibility is limited to people over 65, teachers and licensed child care providers. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 19: A general view of signage being attended to at Lumen Field on Novemin Seattle, Washington. Those eligible to get a vaccination at the site live and work in King County, and fall under the state health department's Phase 1A, Phase 1B, Tier 1, and Phase 1B, Tier 2 tiers. Jay Inslee and Seattle-area leaders on Wednesday touted the opening at the Lumen Field event center between the city’s two sports stadiums – a site authorities hope can soon be vaccinating more than 20,000 people a day, seven days a week.Īs more vaccine doses become available officials say the Lumen site aims to vaccinate 2,200 on Saturday and will operate seven days a week will capabilities to innoculate 22,000 people each day. "The time we are preparing for is the time we exit scarcity and enter abundance, and we need the capacity to get those vaccines out immediately to the people who are eligible and ultimately, to everyone who needs them," said Constantine on Saturday. King County Executive Dow Constantine echoed Durkan's optimism and applauded the city's achievements to establish the vaccination site. Parking attendants are also available should you need. The site will be the largest civilian-led COVID-19 vaccination site in the nation. Lumen Field Event Center Garage (2nd floor) and North Lot are equipped with electric vehicle chargers. Lumen Field opens massive vaccination site
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