Gov. Jay Inslee Monday announced an updated statewide vaccine distribution and administration plan to increase the number of Washingtonians vaccinated and establish infrastructure capable of mass vaccinations in the coming months. With the expanded vaccine distribution system, the state set a goal of vaccinating 45,000 Washingtonians per day.
Included in the plan is the Washington State Vaccine Command and Coordination Center, a new statewide public-private partnership to boost vaccine distribution efforts. The collaboration includes Washington corporations, labor unions, health care groups and government entities.
“We are removing as many impediments as possible to Washingtonians getting vaccinated, we are going to deliver every dose that comes into our state,” Inslee said during a press conference Monday. “We will still be dependent on the federal government for doses, but we are doing everything we can once it gets here.”
The new WSVCCC will be staffed by the Department of Health in partnership with Washington business and labor leaders. The public-private partnership will support DOH and the secretary in constructing an infrastructure and coordinating available resources to deliver vaccines across the state as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Each stakeholder in the WSVCCC’s broad coalition will focus on a different facet of vaccine distribution. This includes logistic coordination, allocation strategies, infrastructure support and development, and cross-organizational and agency operational communications.
Some stakeholder responsibilities include:
- Kaiser Permanente: planning expertise for mass vaccination clinics and the distribution of vaccine to health care providers throughout the state.
- Starbucks: operational efficiency, scalable modeling and human-centered design expertise and support.
- Microsoft: technology expertise and support.
- Costco: vaccine delivery by pharmacies.
- SEIU 1199NW: coordination of volunteer vaccinators to locations where they are most needed.
- UFCW 21: staffing and training coordination of vaccinators.
- WSNA: safety and health consultation for providers.
- SeaMar: voice for historically underserved communities
- National Guard: logistics and infrastructure support
The goal is for these partners to reach the state’s daily vaccination goal of 45,000. This number is above the current federal allocation for the state but will hopefully be met as manufacturing ramps up in the coming weeks and months, the governor’s office said. Additionally, putting the infrastructure in place to be able to meet this goal will ensure that the state is ready to effectively distribute vaccines once dosages sent to states is increased.
To meet the state’s vaccination goals and ensure Washingtonians’ access, the governor announced several changes to both distribution phases and state infrastructure. The changes include:
1) Update to vaccine distribution phase
Effective immediately, the first tier of Phase 1b for vaccine distribution is changing to include those who are 65 and older.
The change aligns with new federal guidance from the CDC and makes the vaccine more accessible to more people in high-risk categories. Additionally, the state will allow providers flexibility for Phase 1B tier 2 through tier 4 eligible individuals to allow for easier administration of the vaccine in congregate settings and workplaces to help increase the throughput. Once we have administered first doses to at least 50% of the individuals in Phase 1B tier 1, we will move to Phase 1B tier 2.
2) Reporting requirements
Also effective immediately is a new requirement for providers administering vaccines, mandating that 95% of vaccine allocations be administered within a week of receipt, and every does acquired prior to this week must be administered by Jan. 24.
Providers must submit vaccine data to the state within 24 hours of administration and starting tomorrow, daily information on dosages (i.e. quantity on hand, number administered) must be submitted to the Department of Health.
3) Infrastructure for increased vaccinations
To assist in the administration of vaccine doses currently on hand, DOH will coordinate volunteer vaccinators to support vaccine administration in Spokane, Kennewick and Bellevue. DOH will also connect with all vaccine administrators across the state to assess where additional assistance is needed to meet the new requirements.
The state will also be establishing multiple high-vaccination sites to prepare for future vaccine allocations. Some of the sites will build upon existing infrastructure. DOH will coordinate with local health officials and the National Guard to set up the sites.
Four sites will be set up to begin vaccine administration starting next week: Spokane Arena in Spokane, the Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick; Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee; and the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield.
Vaccines allocated after Jan. 25 will be equally distributed between these sites and local clinics and pharmacies to begin vaccinating Washingtonians in Phase 1b.
The Department of Health Monday also announced their new Phase Finder tool, designed to help Washingtonians find out if they are eligible for a COVID vaccine now or if not, sign up to be notified when they become eligible.
You can access it at: http://findyourphasewa.org.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-vaccine-cdc/u-s-health-agency-sets-october-16-deadline-for-states-to-submit-vaccine-plans-idUSKCN26D1JD
There are no suitable excuses for putting politics over public health.
Glenn Nelson: Exactly- the fact that it is mid-Jan and the Governor has finally put together a plan for distribution after getting a “D grade” compared to the rest of the US is disappointing, to say the least. Looks like Governor Inslee took a cue from the success of Operation Warp Speed in tapping the Private Sector to get the job done but should have implemented this back in November and had PLENTY of time to have done so. Political timing? In my opinion, yes.
Glad that this train is finally on the tracks but would recommend critical consideration of how we feel about the potential for expanded Government control of healthcare. .
I’m reading that more than half of all healthcare workers in NYC are refusing the vaccine. 10-20 thousand seniors refusing.
Is there a vaccine for dogs? I read they can spread COVID-19.
There is a greater risk of harm from the vaccine than dying from the disease. Numbers don’t lie, politicians do.
Joe, what are the numbers? Where are you finding this information? Please post a link.
I’ve tried to post twice but I guess it doesn’t like my information because it’s a bitchute video? Try this in your web browser: INTERVIEW WITH DR. DAVID MARTIN, ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. ROCCO GALATI AND JUDY MICKOVITS PHD.
They say it shouldn’t be called a vaccine. It’s a medical device that is a synthetic pathogen. And there’s no legal recourse.
Please don’t listen to the conspiracy theories above. Anyone can make up anything on the internet. I personally know several medical workers and first responders who have taken the vaccine but don’t trust me either. Trust experts who do this for a living not a tin hatted Parlour reader. Go to the CDC or read what John Hopkins says here. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/is-the-covid19-vaccine-safe
Maybe you should proof read first. It’s Johns Hopkins.
Brilliant rebuttal! And wholly convincing!
Just what is all this evidence of harm from the vaccine? Are hundreds of health care workers who have had the shots complaining about harmful results? If you don’t want to take the shots that’s fine and definitely your right, but don’t spread a bunch of nonsense in the process.
The fact that almost all health care workers, who are on the front lines of fighting the virus, jumped at the opportunity to get the shots tells me all I need to know about the supposed harm. When are we going to learn to just go with our own personal beliefs and theories and stop trying to manipulate others to our viewpoint like the fate of the universe depends on our being right. Our national Capitol is a virtual war zone because someone just has to tell someone else what and how to think or they will kill them. It’s ugly and getting uglier by the day.
https://www.contagionlive.com/view/survey-finds-15-of-us-healthcare-workers-refuse-to-take-covid-19-vaccine
My wife and I are totally exhausted trying to book our Covid 19 shots. We qualify and go to the sites in Snohomish county, the issue is we can’t sign up because the sites do not offer dates out nor can we access open dates on their websites,totally frustrating, John
B1 – 70 and older – is now vaccinating. You can get an appointment via http://www.snohd.org/564/COVID-Vaccine-Info. The website is awkward, but I was able last night to get an appointment for Saturday.
Ignorance and selfishness will always be an obstacle. As long as the vaccine is a choice, we who believe in science and protecting others will need to be very aware of others. Perhaps one day, rights will be taken away from those who refuse inoculation. If it ever comes to that, and the Covid vaccine is then made mandatory, I fear our lives will have had to become unimaginably grim.
It is obviously going to take some doing to ramp up the administering of the vaccines (the storage and security protocols alone are logistically daunting, never mind the distribution and administering of them). Meanwhile, lots of people aren’t willing to take the vaccines at this time, mainly due to (1) concern about the vaccine approval process (and undetermined adverse consequences), and/or (2) a personal ambivalence/repudiation of vaccines generally (“anti-vaccers”). That is their prerogative, and their refusal to take a vaccine will not (in time) raise a risk to those who do take them.
People here who are posting reports/stats about the percentages/numbers of people not willing to accept a vaccine are not advancing the discussion at all – what is important is to document/publicize instances where the taking of a vaccine has led to adverse results. On that latter point, I haven’t seen much of anything yet. If someone knows differently perhaps they can post it.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GotVR8ro9OA
YouTube, that inexhaustible source of incontrovertible fact – or more accurately, a minefield of information.
Did you watch the video I posted from the experts? You know, the scientists and doctors?
INTERVIEW WITH Dr. David Martin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Rocco Galati AND Judy Mickovits PHD.
Google it.
There are stories of adverse reactions and death. However, was it mere coincidence? Or are they faking it? You’ll have to decide for yourself if it’s worth the risk for a vaccine whose placebo participants remained 99.4% virus-free from the contagion with a 99+% survivability rate, while Fauci and the WHO aren’t even sure if the vaccine stops the spread or protect against new strains.
Onto the stories:
https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-01-14-compilation-of-recent-stories-covid-vaccine-injuries-deaths.html#
https://dreddymd.com/2021/01/15/woman-suffers-whole-body-convulsions-after-taking-experimental-moderna-covid-19-vaccine/
https://nypost.com/2021/01/15/23-die-in-norway-after-receiving-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine/
https://stephenlendman.org/2021/01/dozens-of-deaths-from-covid-vaxxing/
https://www.rt.com/usa/512830-griner-mother-pfizer-vaccine-video/
https://m.facebook.com/TN4VaxChoice/posts/2771474533170438
I will be first in line. Today’s statistics on delivery and actual shots given: Washington has given 2.6% of the population the vaccine. They have used 34.85% of the vaccine sent to us. (242,606/696,175). We were distributed enough vaccine for a single dose for 9,142/100,000 people. They have administered 3,186/100,000 people. So yes, I believe the State is a bit behind and has some work to do ramping up the doses. This does not include the Department of Corrections, Indian Affairs/Nations, and a couple of other distribution channels/vaccination channels. The first doses were sent December 15. It is four weeks since then. (Assuming we take the four or so days for the stuff to get to hospitals etc). That means over four weeks, we are vaccinating 50k per week (if you back out the 2+ doses of roughly 32k). There were approximately 553K persons identified as high-risk workers (from the State plan) that would mean that roughly 50% of those people have been vaccinated or chosen to wait. There are 5.8 million adults in Washington State. That means, for single doses only- we are looking at roughly 110 weeks on the current path. So my questions are: 1. Why the slow uptake by high risk workers? 2. We are in the middle of the pack for % of population – what is the plan to make it more efficient? 3. Realistically, you have to double the number of vaccinations (because they require two shots) – that would mean that you would have to double (or add at least half) the time for completion with 2 doses. The Governor and the Task Force identified this period (in their COVID report) as a tight supply – so why is it the Feds fault again?
Finally, is there a central reporting site in Washington (I mean we have Microsoft driving the technology) where we can see what facilities have unused doses of the vaccine. That would allow for all of the vaccine to be used more efficiently – priority would be given to the current phase, but if there is availability that is not being consumed, then a “cut-off” sign up window would allow everyone who wants the vaccine to get the vaccine by signing up for the portions that are currently going unused. That will dramatically ramp up the ability to provide vaccines. The weight for them to come (by phase) apparently is not getting it done – so get a little creative and start setting up ways to centralize tracking, provide data by facility, and let the folks who want to get it, sign up and go get it.
Home Run King Hank Aaron Dies of ‘Undisclosed Cause’ 18 Days After Receiving Moderna Vaccine
I take exception to Kari Mikkelsen’s assertions that Henry Aaron’s death was caused by receiving a Covid shot. I knew the man. It was my deep honor to have had conversations with him when I was an Atlanta Braves photographer. He was humble and shy. He knew to step-up and get vaccinated to help the black community overcome their fear and anxiety. Along with Mr. Aaron, was his wife and Andrew Young, receiving their first dose. Do not denigrate this dear man’s intentions until you know for a fact that what you’ve suggested is true.
Post hoc ergo propter hoc is an ancient fallacy, but one often applied today, unfortunately.
Char: I never said it was the cause.
Another good point about alternatives to the vaccine:
https://eraoflight.com/2020/09/23/study-proper-levels-of-vitamin-d-will-prevent-covid-vaccine-not-needed/
A recent study conducted by Dr. Holick and his associates looked at samples from Quest Diagnostics of more than 190,000 Americans from all 50 states and found that those who had deficient levels of vitamin D had 54% higher COVID positivity compared to those with adequate levels of vitamin D in the blood.
The Boston Herald reported on the study:
Stop waiting for a miracle drug: A Boston University doctor says a sufficient amount of vitamin D can cut the risk of catching coronavirus by 54%.
I was in the first round test group that got the Polio vaccine in the 50’s, a series of three shots. Still have the little card that calls me a “Polio Pioneer.” Personally I’ll go with the shots (scheduled next week for first one) and some walks in the sunshine (in Arizona) for the vitamin D “fix.” I believe in covering all the bases and letting others believe in whatever they want.
Another woman convulsing after the Covid shot:
https://www.bitchute.com/video/YoJLKtbksyKv/
Which proves absolutely nothing except one person had an adverse reaction to the vaccination, presented on an anti-vaccination website. Anecdotal and possibly biased information at best. My 75 year old brother in law with serious congestive heart failure just had the first shot with only a mildly sore arm afterwards, which also proves absolutely nothing in terms of efficacy or safety.
This is the world’s first mRNA vaccine, which means it doesn’t fall under the category of “vaccine”, technically. Critical examination is banned by the media and almost the entire world. Think anyone should be asking “why”?