OLYMPIA, Wash. — A new group has been announced as eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Washington State.
Those in Phase 1B, Tier 1 are now eligible for the vaccine.
This group includes everyone over 65, and persons over 50 in multi-generational households, where individuals from 2 or more generations reside, such as an elder and a grandchild.
The Whatcom County Health Department says there has only been enough vaccine shipped to Whatcom County to vaccinate about 50-60% of the top priority Phase 1A workers who are already eligible.
The department says about one third of local pharmacies and healthcare providers are enrolled in the state’s vaccine program, and 30 more who have started the enrollment process.
The Washington Phase Finder determines phase eligibility, and provides a text and email when a person becomes eligible.
Eligible persons are advised to check their healthcare provider’s website for updates about vaccine availability.