Bill Oxford/iStock(WASHINGTON) Seattle has become the first U.S. city to fully vaccinate 70% of eligible residents. In May, President Joe Biden set a goal for 70% of U.S. adults to receive at lease one dose of the vaccine by July 4 in the sprint to end the coronavirus crisis. Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced Wednesday that Seattle went a step further and became the first "major American city" to hit that percent with fully vaccinated residents, also adding that 78% of Seattle's population aged 12 and older have received their first dose of the shot. "It would not have been possible without our residents' commitment to protecting themselves, their loved ones, and our entire community," she said in a statement. Meanwhile, Denver has crossed the milestone of administering at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 70% of its population. Denver passed the 70% threshold Wednesday morning, and a total of 61.2% of eligible residents aged 12 and older are fully
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Wednesday that 70% of city residents ages 12 and up have been fully vaccinated, which she said makes Seattle the first major U.S. city to hit the COVID-19 milestone.
Seattle has become the first major U.S. city to fully vaccinate 70% of its residents age 12 and up against COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan stated Wednesday.
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Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced on Monday that anyone who lives or works in King County can now get a COVID-19 vaccine at Lumen Field, as well as Seattle s Rainier Beach and West Seattle vaccine sites, without an appointment.
While appointments are still available and are recommended, they are no longer required for those seeking a first or second dose. Seattle is making it easier than ever to quickly and easily get vaccinated. As of today, nearly 70 percent of eligible Seattleites have begun their vaccination progress. This is an incredible milestone, and if we continue this effort, we ll reach a level of community protection where so many of us – particularly our most vulnerable – will be protected from the most serious effects of this virus, said Mayor Durkan. We ve reached a turning point in our vaccination efforts: Now anyone who wants a vaccination in Seattle and King County can get one. If you have already been vaccinated, be a good neighbor