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With tens of thousands getting vaccinated weekly, Snohomish County has now reached a point where 50% of all residents have received at least one vaccine. That percentage increases to 60% when looking at eligible residents 12 and up, and nearly 62% when tracking the Governor’s metric of 16 years and older.
The younger population has been quick on the uptake. In the few weeks since the Pfizer vaccine has been authorized for those 12 and up, more than 24% of those 12-15 years of age in the county have initiated vaccination.
| Age Range |
Percent Initiating Vaccination |
Percent Fully Vaccinated |
| 12-15 |
24.1% |
0% |
| 16-19 |
47.6% |
29.2% |
| 20-34 |
54.8% |
40.6% |
| 35-49 |
59.6% |
47.1% |
| 50-64 |
64.7% |
54.4% |
| 65+ |
75% |
68.9% |
“We’re currently fifth in the state for the percentage of residents over 16 initiating vaccination, which is excellent progress,” said Dr. Chris Spitters, Health Officer for the Snohomish Health District. “We’ve been dealing with this pandemic longer than any other county in the nation. I’m hopeful that Snohomish County can keep rallying together so we can get to the other side of this soon. Although we may not completely eliminate COVID-19, high vaccination coverage can minimize its future impacts.”
The Snohomish Health District has also analyzed vaccination rates based on ZIP code.
Please note that due to a variety of challenges in the use of ZIP codes to assign city-of-residence, as well as limitations in quality of address information in the statewide COVID-19 vaccine database, these should be taken as rough estimates rather than precise figures.
“Nevertheless, this is helpful information for us to continue monitoring monthly as we work with the partners in the vaccine taskforce on more community vaccine clinics moving forward,” added Dr. Spitters.
See the Health District's full press release for more, including information about a shift in vaccination strategy and discussion about rare instances of myocarditis and pericarditis reported after vaccination.
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There are opportunities to get vaccinated against COVID-19 each day during the long Memorial Day weekend. It’s fast, free and easy. More: http://bit.ly/snocovaccine
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Demand has slowed at mass vaccination sites in Snohomish County, but thousands of people still are getting vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19. More than 25,000 completed vaccination last week, and 16,500 started the sequence. Nearly half of county residents 12 and up are now fully vaccinated, and 6 in 10 have taken the first step.
It's time to take your shot. http://bit.ly/snocovaccine
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Everett Community College President Dr. Daria Willis got vaccinated to help keep her family and community healthy. EvCC encourages getting vaccinated, if you can. Doing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is crucial for the return to in-person learning. #vaccinated #vaxupsnoco #getvaccinated
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The Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce is dialing back some of the mass vaccination sites and shifting focus toward community-based clinics, as well as looking at ways to bridge other gaps in vaccine access. Be sure to get to a mass vaccination site by June 1 if you are hoping to go there for first dose of Moderna. You can find more info and sign up for an appointment at http://bit.ly/snocovaccine or call 425-339-5278 to reserve your appointment.
More info to come soon on sites offering Pfizer. First doses remain available now.
It takes all of us. Take your shot. #vaxupsnoco
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Will you be cheering on the Everett AquaSox next week at Funko Field?
You can get your COVID-19 vaccine while you’re there and help us knock COVID out of the park. Free vaccinations available (no appointment required) from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., on June 1 and 2.
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Everett Public Schools, through a partnership with the Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce, is offering an onsite COVID vaccination clinic for students ages 12 and above and their families at Evergreen Middle School. The Pfizer vaccine being provided. Students age 12-17 must have a parent or guardian with them to be vaccinated, and adults can receive the vaccine as well. The clinic is scheduled June 9 from 4 to 7 p.m., with a second dose clinic set for June 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Click on the links below to schedule your first and second dose:
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The Snohomish Health District has updated information now available in 15 languages about what to do if you are exposed to COVID. This includes reminders and guidance about quarantine and next steps, as well as more recent information about what to do if you are fully vaccinated and learn you’ve been in close contact with someone who is positive for COVID-19.
The document is available at www.snohd.org/502/What-to-do-if-you-were-exposed, as well as on the respective language pages at www.snohd.org/covid-languages.
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Feeling under the weather? Even if you’ve been vaccinated, if you have symptoms like fever, sore throat or a cough, you should get tested for COVID-19. More info about our easy drive-thru locations here: www.snohd.org/drive-thru-testing
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The schedule for drive-thru COVID-19 testing through the Snohomish Health District is as follows. Note that the Lynnwood Food Bank testing site will be closed on Saturday, May 29 and all sites will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day:
- Everett site located at 3715 Oakes Avenue – Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Lynnwood Food Bank site at 5320 176th St SW – open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Evergreen State Fairgrounds in the front parking lot off of 179th Ave SE in Monroe – open Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointments for testing are encouraged, and registration is available at www.snohd.org/testing. Those without internet access or needing language assistance can reach the Health District’s call center at 425-339-5278 to schedule a testing appointment. The call center is staffed 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Callers after hours or on weekends can leave a message, which will be returned on the next business day.
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Unemployment claims in Snohomish County dropped more than 40% during the week of May 16 through May 22, the state Employment Security Department said Thursday. There were 1,081 initial claims filed in the county, 724 less compared to the week before, according to state data. That’s the lowest tally so far in 2021.
Statewide, there were 11,666 initial claims during the most recent data collection period, down 40.5% from the prior week. Initial regular claims were down 76% compared to the same period last year.
For more information, see the full press release.
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The state Department of Health has a series of four articles focusing on mental health and the pandemic. They plan to dive into what they call he “Four Rs” of mental health: Reflect, Release, Restore and Rise. The first article focuses on reflecting, including tips for making it one of your daily habits:
For some, the pandemic has meant slowing down, staying home and focusing on self and family. For others, it has meant chaos and stress around the unknown and a sense of fear about what might happen next. Whether the last year has brought positive change or increased hardship (likely it’s been a mix of both, on a daily basis), all experiences and feelings are perfectly normal.
In order to process the events of the past year, it’s important to reflect on and identify your feelings: What am I feeling? Why am I feeling this way? And what do I need?
Read the full post.
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Snohomish County 911 took to Facebook this week to encourage use of Smart911:
As we approach Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial kick off of the summer season, be prepared for any emergency with Smart911
Why should I use Smart911?
Smart 911 can help protect you, your loved ones, and other members of your household. By creating a Safety Profile with Smart 911 during a calm moment, you can take the time to ensure that the information is correct and accurate and exactly what you would like to be communicated to emergency response teams in an emergency. Smart 911 is free to all citizens.
How Does Smart911 Work?
Smart 911 allows citizens to provide the additional details that 9-1-1 call takers may need in order to assist them during an emergency. When you dial 9-1-1 today the information received by the 9-1-1 call center can be limited based on the type of phone you are calling on. With Smart 911, anytime you make an emergency call from a phone registered with your Safety Profile, the 9-1-1 systems recognize your phone number and automatically displays your profile on the screen of the call taker who receives your call. A link is also provided to first responders.
View these and more Frequently Asked Questions at:
https://smart911.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/
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Traveling within the USA over Memorial Day weekend? Follow these guidelines to make your trip COVID-safe. It is a good idea to check the travel requirements of your destination prior to travel. If you are unvaccinated, it is best to delay travel.
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Take it outside this Memorial Day Weekend by having a picnic! Download these activities to help you prepare for your picnic and to give your kids something fun to do while they are enjoying the outdoors.
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