Washington to focus on 2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses this week
The Department of Health said due to a shortage of second doses, a portion of this week’s available first doses will need to be used to fully vaccinate people.
Credit: KING Published: 3:22 PM PST February 14, 2021 Updated: 3:22 PM PST February 14, 2021
OLYMPIA, Wash. Washington state health officials said Friday the state will focus on administering second COVID-19 vaccine doses this week and because of that, appointments to get a first dose this upcoming week will be limited.
The Department of Health (DOH) said providers requested about 170,000 second doses for this week which is significantly higher than the state’s allocation of 92,325 second doses.
3,817 in Kennewick
The DOH says registration is opening for week two. You must confirm that you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine under Phase 1A or 1B-1 using the Phase Finder tool. However, Phase Finder does not make you an appointment.
You can make an appointment at one of the mass vaccination sites listed below:
Spokane
Registration opens Monday at 5 p.m. You are encouraged to make an appointment online. If you need assistance, please call 509-444-8200.
Location: Spokane Arena (720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane, WA 99201)
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.