Vaccines

KUOW Newsroom

Reversing predecessor, Washington’s new secretary of state mandates vaccines

In one of his first acts as Washington secretary of state, Democrat Steve Hobbs has told his roughly 300 staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by February 25, or face losing their jobs.

KUOW Newsroom

Covid vaccines arrived a year ago. But global distribution remains a challenge

‘I do think we're seeing now that we are, more than anything, a globally connected community, and that we cannot get out of this unless we're all out of this.’

KUOW Newsroom

Want to get your 5-11 year old vaccinated against Covid? Here's what you need to know

It’s official. A whole new cohort of children in Washington state, and across the country, are now eligible to get kid-sized doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Federal authorities have approved and recommended the use of the Pfizer vaccine for five to 11 year olds, and the Western State Scientific Advisory Group has also given their stamp of approval. Experts have deemed the vaccine safe and effective for children.

What the U.S. can — and cannot — do for vaccine equity per the State Department

The U.S. has pledged to deliver 1.1 billion doses of COVID vaccines to countries in need. Billions more are needed. NPR interviewed the State Department's global vaccine coordinator to learn more.

Week In Review

A vaccine deadline, a streetcar, and a shakeout, this week

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with Seattle Channel's Brian Callanan, Crosscut's Hannah Weinberger, and Fox13's Jennifer Lee.

KUOW Newsroom

'The guy you look up to every day is gone.' The toll of Rolovich's departure, as told by one WSU alum

A WSU alum is reflecting on how the Rolovich saga has played out for him as a fan who was already struggling with what he sees as the highly problematic college football machine.

KUOW Newsroom

'We cannot promise every employee an accommodation'

Even if your request for an exemption is approved, you are still at risk for losing your job.

Will the passes get plowed? Impact of vaccine mandate firings on state services not yet clear

Roughly nine in 10 employees of the state of Washington are now vaccinated against COVID-19. Gov. Jay Inslee considers that a huge success and a win for public health. But his vaccine mandate has also led to the departure of hundreds of state employees. Now there are questions about the implications for some state services.