The first COVID-19 vaccine has been given initial authorization by the FDA and CDC.
Today, I’m happy to announce it’s been authorized by our own Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.
That means vaccination can begin in Washington.
Today, I’m happy to announce it’s been authorized by our own Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.
That means vaccination can begin in Washington.
The Western States Workgroup gave their unanimous recommendation to the vaccine last night and encourages immediate use.
This is welcome news – with nearing 200,000 total COVID cases and close to 3,000 deaths from COVID-19.
This is welcome news – with nearing 200,000 total COVID cases and close to 3,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Given this rigorous process, I am confident Washingtonians can begin receiving the vaccine and have confidence in the safety of it.
Vaccine doses start arriving from the federal government tomorrow, and the vaccine will begin to be administered as early as Tuesday.
The first doses will go to health care workers and residents at long term care facilities.
The first doses will go to health care workers and residents at long term care facilities.
I want to be clear: this does not change the importance of our safety precautions.
Masking, physical distancing and limiting interactions is just as important tomorrow as it was yesterday.
Masking, physical distancing and limiting interactions is just as important tomorrow as it was yesterday.
Today’s news means we will see an end to this pandemic.
It will take time. We must stay vigilant. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Buckle down, Washington. And we will make it to the other side.
It will take time. We must stay vigilant. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Buckle down, Washington. And we will make it to the other side.
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