Educators, school staff added to current vaccine tier in Washington

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Following President Joe Biden’s directive Tuesday that all states should prioritize the vaccinations of educators and school staff against COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement announcing that Washington is moving pre-K-12 educators, school staff, and licensed child care workers to the current vaccine tier.

The Washington State Department of Health is expected to have more information soon about how school workers can access the vaccine. The governor also warns that the state’s phase finder may not immediately reflect the changes, but “educators and licensed childcare workers can schedule with providers right away.”

Read Gov. Inslee’s full statement:

Like President Biden, I am grateful for the hard work and sacrifice of educators every day, and especially during this pandemic. The president has directed us to add preK-12 educators, school staff and licensed childcare workers to our current vaccine prioritization. This directive will be carried out through existing providers and the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, which operates through national pharmacies and independent pharmacy chains.

Therefore, we are adding educators and licensed childcare workers to Washington’s Phase 1B-1 immediately. The Washington State Department of Health will have more specific information soon on how those workers can access vaccines. Phase Finder may take time to reflect these changes, but educators and licensed childcare workers can schedule with providers right away.

https://mynorthwest.com/2651183/educators-school-staff-added-vaccine-tier-washington/

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