Thread by @WADeptHealth

‼️ IMPORTANT THREAD ‼️

#OR and #WA are taking different approaches to vaccine prioritization, but agree on one thing:

⚠️ People need to get vaccinated in the state where they live and work. ⚠️

The federal government allocates vaccine doses to states based on population size.

Right now, neither state has enough for everyone who needs one. We only have #COVID19 #vaccine for those living or working in Washington. ⛰️

We are relying on the honor system to get us through these phases in an EQUITABLE way.

🚫 That means trusting that people will NOT cross state lines into WA for the purpose of getting vaccinated. 🚫

🚫 Please stop coming if you do not live or work in Washington. 🚫

We do not have enough vaccine for you. Thank you #neighbors for your understanding.

#HealthyWashington #COVID19

UPDATE: Given the limited supply of #CovidVaccine available at this time & WA’s commitment to equitable & fair access, those seeking #COVID19 vaccines in the 4 mass vax sites (Ridgefield, Spokane, Kennewick, & Wenatchee) must either live or work in WA state. (1/6)

Regardless of citizenship or immigration status, all eligible people living or working in Washington state should get vaccinated. #CovidVaccine (2/6)

All of us recognize the desire to get vaccinated and know that neighboring states also are vaccinating their people. If you do not live or work in WA state, please do not make vaccine appointments or travel to these Washington mass vaccination sites for the #CovidVaccine. (3/6)

People registering for the #CovidVaccine at these sites may be asked to provide:

➡️ Driver's license or work/school ID
➡️ Letter with your address
➡️ Utility bill

(4/6)

OR:

➡️ Statement/letter with a WA state address, or
voucher from an employer, faith-based institution, health care provider, school, or other registered organization or agency, etc. that the person lives or works in Washington state. #CovidVaccine

(5/6)

The #CovidVaccine site will not make a copy or record this information in any way. This is only to show that the person currently resides or works in WA state. (6/6)
doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/Artic…