SEATTLE — Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Seattle and its partners will administer 52,000 COVID-19 vaccines next week, almost 38,000 more vaccines than last week.
This increase represents the single largest vaccine allocation the city has received, and they expect future supply to be similar or increase in the coming weeks.
If supply and public demand continues, Seattle looks to vaccinate 70% of its residents by the end of May.
All people 16 years and older who live or work in King County are eligible to receive the vaccine and will need to register through this notification list.
If you know someone who is unable to sign up for whatever reasons, the city encourages helping others in the community to sign up on the list.
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If you know someone who is unable to sign up for whatever reasons, the city encourages helping others in the community to sign up on the list.
“For weeks, I’ve been asking the White House and federal government for supplies that match the immense need and demand in our communities. We know that Seattle has the highest level of vaccine enthusiasm in the country, and if given the opportunity, we can vaccinate our residents and workers quickly, equitably, and on a massive scale,” said Mayor Durkan.
The increase in vaccines comes from an increased allocation from the federal government to King County, while other counties in the state will still receive their appropriate share.
The Lumen Field mass vaccination site administered its 50,000th vaccination this week and is equipped to handle the increased supply.
To date, the city of Seattle has administered 127,000 vaccinations to more than 82,000 people.
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