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A new variant, more contagious and dangerous, could gain a foothold among the unvaccinated.
The next drawing is Tuesday. Meanwhile, vaccine clinics are planned at various sites in Snohomish County.
He won the first of a series of drawings for cash and prizes and says he was already lucky to have avoided COVID.
The governor chose acting commissioner Cami Feek to lead the Employment Security Department.
The city will launch new efforts to support reopening stores, restaurants, and arts and culture programs.
Some health care providers are queasy about setting up a clinic on the site of a marijuana business.
Even with the availability of vaccines, only 41% of Island County residents are fully vaccinated.
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We gained some insights by slowing down. Before we go back to ‘normal,’ let’s think this through.
Another proposal by County Executive Somers would boost hourly pay by $4 for grocery store workers.
And marijuana retailers can now offer a free joint to customers who get shots at on-site clinics.
A vaccine’s protection should be enough, but to get more vaccinated, incentives can and do work.
Here’s where to get a beverage on the house in Snohomish County if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
In January, though they were ineligible, staff booked shots at Paine Field after the airport director’s go-ahead.
Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.
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Virus research can lead to scientific breakthroughs, but there have long been concerns about lab leaks.
Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.
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Protecting ourselves and others in our lives needn’t be political and can show our love of country.
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