Vaccination requirements begin Oct 25 in King County

Beginning October 25, you have to confirm your vaccination as a requirement for many activities in King County. People ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result to enter certain indoor and outdoor events and establishments in King County. An analysis by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) conducted for King County found that the vaccine verification policy at restaurants, bars, and gyms/fitness centers alone could prevent between 17,900 and 75,900 infections, 421 and 1,760 hospitalizations and 63 and 257 deaths locally over the six months of the order. We should not forget that this is only one of the measures to prevent transmission. Vaccination, combined with wearing masks, social distancing, washing hands frequently, and improving ventilation and filtration, are essential steps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and enhance general health and well-being. More info: Vaccination verification – King County. To find COVID-19 vaccination locations near you, visit kingcounty.gov/vaccine