CDC director cautiously urges vaccinated Americans to enjoy 'normal' Memorial Day
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky reiterated some welcome news Tuesday, saying that it is safe for COVID-vaccinated people to enjoy most activities without a mask, including Memorial Day weekend activities.
“If you are vaccinated, you are protected, and you can enjoy your Memorial Day,” Dr. Walensky reassured Americans.
Got vaccinated? Kroger stores including Fred Meyer and QFC offering a $1 million prize
Kroger is joining the effort to get Americans vaccinated from COVID-19 by offering a big prize: $1 million to five winners, plus prizes of free groceries for a year.
A spokesperson said more information is coming next week, including who is eligible. But the basics are that the contest will be open to both customers and employees.
Yes, vaccinated people can transmit COVID-19 through kissing
Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks in most public spaces, according to new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Its guidance for unvaccinated people, however, remains the same: you should wear a mask.
As more people get vaccinated, some couples are currently stuck in a spot where one partner is vaccinated and one is not. That can make sharing a kiss a little awkward.
Seattle's fixed vaccine sites to close
The city of Seattle plans to close its fixed COVID-19 vaccination hubs and focus on its mobile vaccine efforts this summer.
The community vaccine hub at North Seattle College will close June 4, the vaccine hub in West Seattle will close June 9, the vaccine site at Lumen Field Event Center will close June 12 and the Rainier Beach hub will close June 23.
CVS giving out free stuff for vaccinations
Starting June 1, CVS is offering chances to win prizes to those who receive their COVID-19 vaccine through CVS Health.
Prizes include a seven-day cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line, a trip to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles and gift cards for a special date night.
King County COVID-19 update
King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin gives an update on the county's response to COVID-19 and trends in cases.
COVID-19 incidence rates are decreasing, and daily hospitalizations are falling in King County, according to Duchin.
King County is now at the level of COVID-19 transmission that it was at just before the recent fourth wave started. However, transmission is double the level the county was at in late September 2020 before the start of the fall and winter peak.
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Washington
Everyone in Washington state aged 12 and over is eligible for the vaccine.
Find a list of vaccine providers on the state's Vaccinate WA page and information on how to make an appointment.
Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for people 12 to 17 years old, and the state is working to update its Vaccine Locator with information about which vaccine is offered at each location.
More vaccine sites are accepting walk-in patients with no appointment necessary, including Seattle's mass vaccine sites at Lumen Field Event Center, Rainier Beach and West Seattle as well as King County's sites at Outlet Collection Way in Auburn, the ShoWare Center in Kent and at the Shoreline Center.