As of Monday, Washington is ready to move statewide into phase 1B of vaccinations, Gov. Inslee announced.
The state is loosening the requirements for phase 1B to include those over 65 in accordance with the latest CDC guidelines. It also now includes all people 50 and older who live in multigenerational households.
“About 80% of the COVID deaths in Washington have occurred among individuals 65 and older. Our vaccine prioritization reflects the need to protect these individuals quickly,” Inslee said.
The state is setting a new goal of 45,000 vaccinations per day. Inslee said that while the goal is higher than the current vaccine allocation from the federal government, trying to meet the goal will help get the proper infrastructure in place as doses increase.