Vaccines Effective Against Variant Hospitalizations: DOH Study

Doctors had raised concerns that variants carrying heavier viral loads could overwhelm vaccination, but that doesn't appear to be the case.

COVID Vaccine Boosters: Washington Okays 3rd Pfizer Shot

Following new FDA guidance, the state is recommending boosters for high-risk patients and those over 65.

WA DOH Asks Retirees, Volunteers To Help Fill Staffing Shortages

The state Department of Health is joining the call for more federal support to short-staffed hospitals, but is also seeking volunteer help.

3rd COVID Vaccine Dose For Immunocompromised: What To Know In WA

People who are "moderately to severely immunocompromised" should get a third shot, the DOH says. Here's how that works.

Hospital Capacity In Lakewood-JBLM Area: Update

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Pierce County and across WA.

94% Of WA COVID-19 Deaths Were Not Fully Vaccinated: Study

As of Saturday, just 61.4 percent of eligible Washingtonians are fully vaccinated, a number the DOH hopes to inflate over the coming weeks.

Washington Hits 70 Percent Vaccination Goal

"We don't plan to stop until we cross the finish line," said Assistant Secretary of Health Michele Roberts.

Washington Still Falling Short Of 70 Percent Vaccine Threshold

The state had hoped 70 percent of Washingtonians 16+ would begin vaccination by mid-June. Now, weeks into July, we still aren't there.

Public Comment On WSH Campus Construction Plan Ends Wednesday

The proposal includes a new 350-bed forensic hospital and other updates to buildings, parking and open space on the WSH campus.

Washington Edges Closer To 70 Percent Vaccination

Once 70 percent of Washingtonians 16+ have had at least one vaccine dose, the state will lift the bulk of the remaining restrictions.

Pierce County Superior Court Requiring Masks And Social Distancing At Least Until June 30

Non-vaccinated visitors to the County City Building are required to wear their masks and socially distance.

DOH Discusses Discrepancy Between State And Federal Vaccine Data

Over the weekend, the White House reported that 70 percent of Washington's adults had taken one vaccine dose. That's not what DOH data says.

Win A Round Trip Flight At Pierce County Vaccine Clinics

The county has teamed up with eight local restaurants for a series of pop-up vaccination clinics this week.

Lakewood's Towne Center Clinic Now Offering J&J Vaccine

Not only does the clinic still take walk-ups, but now residents can pop in, get the single dose shot and be done with it.

Lakewood Police Blood Drive Still Has Space For Donors

The Cascade Regional Blood Services Bus will be at Lakewood Police Department headquarters May 13th for a community blood drive event.

As Vaccine Demand Softens, Hesitancy & Accessibility Enter Focus

Vaccine supply remains a limiting factor, but health officials have growing concerns about the holdouts who can't or won't get shots.

Pierce County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Lakewood-JBLM area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Hospital Capacity In Lakewood-JBLM Area: Update

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Pierce County and across WA.

Pierce County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Lakewood-JBLM area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

As Case Counts Climb, Pierce Health Urges Residents To Get Tested

The county currently has an estimated case rate of 180.6 cases per 100,000 residents over the past two weeks- and it's continuing to grow.

WA Phases Out Phase Finder: What It Means For Your Appointment

Washingtonians no longer have to use the state’s online vaccine eligibility tool to prove they're eligible. Phases, however, are still here.

'Vaccine Breakthroughs' Confirmed In Tiny Fraction Of WA Patients

A breakthrough is when a patient catches COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. Health leaders say a few are expected, here's what that means.

Lakewood Coronavirus Vaccination And Testing Update For March 28

'It is also recommended to vaccinate as soon as you are eligible, and to get tested if you might have been exposed.'

Pierce County Health Announces First Clinic For Tiers 1B3 and 1B4

Registration opens Monday for another free vaccine clinic, and by the time it does many more residents will be eligible for a shot.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Lakewood-JBLM Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Washington is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Next Tier Of Vaccinations Expanded, Will Begin March 31: Inslee

The next tier now includes more essential workers in congregate settings, plus people living in congregate settings. Here's what to know.

Vaccine Phase Finder Tool In Lakewood

Washington State Department of Health’s Phase Finder tool is designed for people in Washington find out if they are eligible for a Vaccine.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Lakewood-JBLM Area

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Pierce County as the pandemic wanes.

Pierce Health Announce DuPont Vaccine Clinic, Sign-Up Thursday

The Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department will host a second free vaccination clinic in DuPont next week. Here's how to get a slot.

Mass Vaccination Sites Ramp Up Efforts As WA Prepares For More

Four mass vaccination sites have now administered 70,000+ shots, and will perform many more as shipments increase in the coming weeks.

New COVID-19 Vaccine Could Help WA Make Up For Lost Time

The recent snows left vaccination plans in disarray. Now, health leaders say the new vaccine could help as they redouble their efforts.

New Model Shows How WA Can Safely Reopen Schools

The state is pushing for more schools to resume in-person instruction. Here's how they could do it.

Hospital Capacity In Lakewood-JBLM Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Pierce County.

Construction Begins On 150th Street In Lakewood

A stretch of 150 near JBLM's logistics gate will be closed through mid-March.

Pierce Health Announces DuPoint Vaccine Clinic

Registration opens noon Tuesday for the free vaccine clinic. Here's what we know and how to sign up.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting One Lakewood-JBLM Area Nursing Home: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Lakewood-JBLM area.

Earthquake Early Warning System Test Planned For Next Week

Washington is prepping a new earthquake warning system, which will launch later this spring.

Pierce County Reopens COVID-19 Testing Sites As Snowstorm Passes

The testing sites were one of several government functions that had to shut down for this weekend's wild weather.

Registration Full For Tacoma Vaccine Clinic

As with earlier vaccination clinics, TPCHD's latest filled up in under half an hour.

Coronavirus In Lakewood: The Week In Review

1 million vaccine doses have been administered, and dozens more counties will soon move to the next phase of reopening. Here's the latest.