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Concerns that we are in a fourth wave of COVID-19 infection are proving true. Case rates continue to rise in Snohomish County, and are now at levels last seen in January. This isn’t the path that keeps us in Phase 3 under the state’s Roadmap to Recover plan. For that, we need to be under 200 cases per 100,000. #InItTogether
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Have you gotten your COVID-19 vaccination yet? With multiple mass vaccination clinic locations in Snohomish County, it’s quick and easy to get yours. Most people are done in less than 30 minutes. To see what’s available in your area, please go to www.bit.ly/snocovaccine.
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 The Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce is working to improve access to vaccines. Appointments are being posted with more notice, and hours are being expanded to offer options such as weekends and evenings.
- VACCINE APPOINTMENTS FOR APRIL 27-MAY 2: Appointments now posted for this week at: Arlington Airport, Monroe Fairgrounds, Boom City, and Ash Way Park & Ride. Registration: http://bit.ly/snocovaccine
- EVENING CLINIC AVAILABLE: The Ash Way Park & Ride mass vaccination site is offering afternoon and evening appointments on Thursday, April 29, noon to 7 p.m.
 Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Chris Spitters, Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann, and Shawneri Guzman with South County Fire provide updates on the response to COVID-19.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CdU5r4uSJo
Washington state’s three-week vaccine forecast shows allocations for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna will remain fairly consistent. The numbers are subject to change as vaccine availability from the federal government may change.
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This week: 370,340 total doses (191,680 first doses, 178,660 second doses)
- This includes 212,940 doses of Pfizer and 157,400 doses of Moderna
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Week of May 2: 377,360 total doses (191,680 first doses, 185,680 second doses)
- This includes 219,960 doses of Pfizer and 157,400 doses of Moderna
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Week of May 9: 383,360 total doses (191,680 first doses, 191,680 second doses)
- This includes 219,960 doses of Pfizer and 163,400 doses of Moderna
In addition to Pfizer and Moderna, the forecast shows Washington will receive 4,300 doses of the J&J vaccine in early May. We hope to learn more from our federal partners about the J&J vaccine at the end of the week.
The state Department of Health has begun resuming use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine across the Washington.
This decision is based on recommendations Friday from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, as well as careful consideration and close review by DOH.
Gov. Jay Inslee also announced authorization by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. The workgroup, comprised of vaccine experts from Washington, California, Oregon and Nevada, has met to review the data and analysis to ensure the safety and efficacy of all FDA-authorized vaccines.
“The benefits of the J&J vaccine outweigh the risks associated with it,” Inslee said. “We want to keep as many people free from COVID and out of the hospital as possible, and the J&J vaccine will help us get through this pandemic. I encourage people to get whatever vaccine is available to them. If you have questions or concerns, consult a provider to help answer questions you have.”
The federal agencies ordered an 11-day pause as a precaution after six cases of a rare but severe type of blood clot were reported following administration of the J&J vaccine. In these cases, a blood clot in the brain formed, which is called thrombosis. This is coupled with low blood platelets, known as thrombocytopenia. When those both occur after a vaccine, it is referred to as thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS).
See the state’s full press release or read an update available in English, Spanish and Russian, that provides a quick briefing about what has happened in recent weeks with J&J COVID vaccine.
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