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.’ Kim Malcolm
Major Covid outbreaks occurred at Seattle-area schools with lax protocols There have been 29 confirmed Covid outbreaks at K-12 public and private schools in King County since September. Most of these were small outbreaks, with no more than four confirmed cases, but others were massive, with 80 or more people infected at two separate Christian school campuses outside Seattle. Ann Dornfeld
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. Kate Walters
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. NPR Staff
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. Alec Cowan
'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. Katie Campbell
'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. Natalie Akane Newcomb
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. Austin Jenkins
No jab, no job Vaccine mandates are now alive and well in Washington, but how did we do when it comes to vaxxing up? And will the deadline mean disruptions for the average Seattleite? Clare McGrane
Vaccine exempt Seattle staff may not have 'same job' or 'same rate of pay' As Seattle city officials plan the next step to getting Covid jabs in the arms of those who want them, the city is also grappling with those who do not. The city will open Covid-19 vaccination sites soon to get ahead of an expected run on doses in the coming months. Katie Campbell
