As eligibility expands, 4,700 flock to local vaccine clinics
EVERETT — Four months after the first vaccine shipments arrived in Washington, everyone 16 and older can now get in line for a dose.
In Snohomish County, the first day of universal adult eligibility on Thursday brought 4,700 people to mass vaccination sites in Arlington, Monroe and Everett. It also marked a watershed moment of the coronavirus pandemic — giving those who received a dose a clearer vision of the path back to life as we knew it.
“Today likely comes as a relief for many now eligible for vaccines, and it’s heartening to see such a large portion of Snohomish County looking forward to being fully vaccinated,” Dr. Chris Spitters, the county’s chief public doctor, said in a statement. “Please remember that it may take time to find an appointment, but don’t give up as each week will get easier.”
So far, more than 175,000 residents in the county are fully vaccinated, according to Snohomish Health District data. Another 110,000 are waiting for a second dose.
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