Weekly King County COVID-19 update

King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 09/30/2021 06:06 PM PDT

Booster doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine authorized for certain groups

The FDA has authorized third doses of Pfizer for people who have completed two Pfizer doses at least 6 months ago, and meet certain additional criteria for being at higher risk of COVID-19. More information at kingcounty.gov/covid/vaccine. Beginning 9/25, people can make a booster appointment at Public Health's Kent, Auburn, Downtown Seattle, or Bellevue Eastgate vaccination sites: https://yourcovidvaccine.kingcounty.gov/

Health care organizations join in support of King County vaccine verification to help reduce hospitalizations and deaths, Public Health Insider blog

Leaders from 15 health care organizations issued a statement in support of requiring proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status or a negative test to enter many outdoor and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments and events. The recently-announced policy will go into effect October 25.

Let's answer those questions about COVID-19 vaccines, Public Health Insider blog

As deadlines near for COVID-19 vaccination mandates, you or someone you know may have questions about the vaccines. We've compiled a few of your common questions and answered them here.

80% of people ages 12+ fully vaccinated in King County, Public Health on Instagram

And 86% have received at least one dose. Thanks to each and every one of you for helping us reach this milestone. Visit kingcounty.gov/covid/data/vaccination to track our progress.

New FAQs added to vaccination verification page

Added two FAQs:

What digital vaccine card apps can individuals and businesses use to verify vaccine status?
Since youth aren't eligible for vaccination until they are 12, is there a grace period before a 12-year-old needs to show proof of vaccination?

COVID-19 testing FAQ page updated

FAQ #6 under 'Travel-related questions' provides a list of locations that specialize in rapid tests, including options at SeaTac airport. Sites are not affiliated with Public Health.

Updates to the FAQ for religious and faith-based organizations

See new questions and answers for:

3. What are the recommendations for singing and music activities and performances?
6. Do members need to show proof of vaccination?

Top COVID-19 FAQ updated

See answers to the following questions:

1. Who can get a booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?
2. If I had COVID, why should I get vaccinated? Don't I already have immunity?
3. What activities and events will require vaccine verification beginning October 25th?

Video interviews: Why Vaccinate Now?, Public Health on Instagram

We know many folks still have a lot of feelings and questions about the COVID vaccine. So, we asked members of our community to share their answers to the big question: Why Vaccinate Now?

COVID-19 pop-up vaccination events in October

Join us for upcoming COVID-19 vaccination pop-up events near you!

Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines are available to all students and members of the Seattle Public Schools community

Both are available to everyone age 12 and up, no matter your insurance status or ability to pay. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, visit the Seattle Public Schools website.

  • Total positive counts in King County: 151,646 (New counts since last updated: 520 at overall 4.3% of all tests)
    • Confirmed: 143,000 (New counts since last updated: 517)
    • Probable: 8,646 (New counts since last updated: 3)

  • Hospitalizations: 8,032
    • New hospitalizations since yesterday: 11 at 5.3% of all positive cases

  • Deaths due to COVID-19 illness: 1,887
    • New deaths since last updated: 4 at 1.2% of all positive cases

  • All PCR test results: 3,417,468

  • People tested by PCR: 1,411,612

All other COVID-19 dashboards are posted at www.kingcounty.gov/covid/data

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