First Coronavirus Vaccine Shipments Expected In Washington Monday
OLYMPIA, WA — The first doses of coronavirus vaccine should arrive in Washington by Monday, with immunizations beginning as early as Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced over the weekend.
The first vaccine approved for use in the United States has cleared its final hurdles, securing approval from the Food and Drug Administration on Friday, followed by greenlights from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup.
"I am pleased that the Western States Workgroup gave their unanimous recommendation to the vaccine last night and encourages immediate use of the vaccine in our states," Inslee said Sunday. "It cannot come soon enough — with Washington closing in on 200,000 total COVID cases and approaching 3,000 deaths — this help is much needed to prevent further infection, hospitalization and loss of life."
Last week, the state Department of Health said it was on track to receive 62,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in initial shipments and 222,000 by the end of December. Another vaccine, engineered by Moderna, promises another 180,000 vaccines in the Evergreen State before the end of the year, pending final approval. Both vaccines require two doses to reach maximum effectiveness.
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