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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 04/19/2021 - Everyone 16 and older can get vaccinated to prevent COVID-19. The Kittitas County Incident Management Team (IMT) continues to hold its COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Ellensburg, distributing 600 doses during each clinic held. This week the IMT is holding a clinic specifically for 16 and 17-year-old individuals (April 21) using Pfizer vaccine. Only Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are being used at this time. Additional vaccine locations can be found using the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Vaccine Locator at https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/. Please get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Individuals can also sign up for the Kittitas County Standby List via www.co.kittitas.wa.us/health to receive a last minute dose due to cancelations. You must be able to arrive to the Ellensburg Clinic in 20 to 60 minutes from notification in order to be on standby. “Numerous locations are providing COVID-19 vaccine and everyone 16 and older can get vaccinated,” states Deputy Incident Commander Chelsey Loeffers. “The IMT, Central Washington University, multiple pharmacies, and surrounding areas are providing the vaccine. We need people to get vaccinated as soon as possible.” Help is available to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments or to request accommodations. Please reach out to Central Washington Disability Resources (CWDR) for help at 509-962-9620. If you are a disabled adult or are over the age of 60 and would like sign-up assistance, please call Aging & Long-Term Care at (509) 925-8765 or (877) 401-2583. If you do not have access to help and you are not over 60 or have a disability, you can also call the vaccine question line at 509-933-8315. To read about COVID-19 vaccine, please visit www.doh.wa.gov or www.cdc.gov. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, you may contact your healthcare provider or the KVH COVID clinic at 509-933-8850. If you have questions about your health, please contact your healthcare provider. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the Emergency Department at KVH. ###
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Kasey Knutson, Public Information Officer, 509-962-7515