UW Medicine said 97 percent of its staff and faculty was fully vaccinated as of Tuesday, ahead of the state's Oct. 18 deadline.
Despite the incident, the Department of Health stresses that the risk of blood clots is extremely low, lower than taking birth control.
It's a good start, but state health leaders say Washington will need to see much stronger declines going forward before we're in the clear.
About 68 percent of state employees covered by the governor's mandate are fully vaccinated, according to data released this week
Active COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen by 227 patients since last Monday. However, the state is still averaging 30 deaths per day.
King County is reopening or expanding 17 vaccination sites to help provide a third Pfizer shot to eligible patients.
Washington's latest situation report estimates that 1 in every 106 residents had an active COVID-19 infection in early September.
Gov. Inslee says local hospitals are "at or beyond capacity," and is asking for outside help supporting overworked health care providers.
The clinical trial will study how effective a new vaccine is at boosting protection against multiple variants.
One in every 201 Idaho residents tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Proof of vaccination or a negative test will soon be required at King County restaurants, bars, gyms, concert halls and sporting venues.
Many believe that sun damage only occurs on bright summer days, but the truth is, your skin needs protection even when it's overcast.
Federal and local health experts recommend getting flu shots by the end of October to help avoid a spike in influenza this season.
The number of active COVID hospitalizations remained steady over the last week, but Washington's health care system remains near its limits.
Washington health care providers saw hospitalization rates grow even higher over the holiday. Now, they may have to make some tough calls.
King County says it will require some non-essential indoor businesses to implement a vaccine verification policy. Here's how it will work.
The new rules require masking at outdoor gatherings with 500 or more attendees, including concerts, fairs and sporting events.
Officials said the new tool gives people a clearer picture of how different COVID-19 risks are between vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
The delta variant produces a high viral load, even in vaccinated patients. However, the vaccine still prevents most severe symptoms.
Starting Sept. 7, masking will be mandatory at outdoor events with 500 or more attendees, regardless of vaccination status.
With three months left in the year, King County has already seen more fentanyl deaths than in 2020.
Washington residents now have access to high-quality, affordable and convenient care in-person or virtually at MinuteClinic
Health care providers had hoped COVID-19 hospitalizations had peaked, but instead hundreds more have checked in, and death tolls are rising.
While King County's case counts appear to have leveled off, hospitals remain full, and what exactly lies ahead is uncertain.
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine seeking prostate cancer patients to participate in PROMISE study.
The drug is picking up steam in some circles claiming it treats COVID-19. Unfortunately, it doesn't work and has some nasty side effects.
State health officials said there are early signs of some flattening in the case counts, but it is too soon to know if the trend will hold.
Two Washingtonians are among the dozens of people sickened by salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats. Here's what to watch for.
King County is one of the most vaccinated places in the United States, having reached a key threshold across every eligible age group.
Nationwide, 35.2% of American adults report insufficient sleep.
Pfizer's is the first COVID-19 vaccine to clear the FDA's final approval process. Here's how the Evergreen state is responding to the news.
An indoor masking requirement takes effect across Washington on Monday, amid a steep rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
By the first week of August, state health officials estimate one in 156 Washingtonians had an active COVID-19 infection.
More people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in Washington than ever before, surpassing all previous peaks.
King County has already surpassed last year's record number of fentanyl-related deaths, and nearly three dozen people died in July.
A new report from the state Department of Health shows many school-aged children missed their routine shots in 2020.
Over the last decade, Washington's population grew at almost twice the nationwide average. Here are the cities that saw the most change.
Emergency room visits for heat-related illness rose sharply as sweltering temperatures gripped the normally temperate Pacific Northwest.
Washington is now reporting more than 2,000 COVID-19 cases each day, the most it has seen since winter.
The upgraded burn ban extends prohibitions to all recreational fires, including backyard fire pits and campfires.