A vaccine for COVID-19 is expected to arrive in Washington state by mid- to late-December. The state and local agencies are preparing.
FILE — This March 16, 2020, file photo shows vials used by pharmacists to prepare syringes used on the first day of a first-stage safety study of the potential vaccine for COVID-19 at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle. Moderna said Monday, Nov.16, its COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be highly effective in a major trial. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) “Help is on the way,” Governor Inslee said on Tuesday. The governor said he learned on a call with other U.S. governors and members of the White House administration, more details about vaccines currently under FDA review. A vaccine for COVID-19 is expected to arrive in Washington state by mid- to late-December. Furthermore, the state and local agencies are planning for the distribution of vaccine. COVID-19 updates Dr. Chris Spitters with Snohomish County Health District said on Tuesday that the county, health district, and office of emergency management are preparing for the vaccine’s arrival.
