SEATTLE (May 25, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) Community Testing Site in SODO will now offer COVID-19 vaccinations alongside testing. The SODO Testing and Vaccination Site is a drive-through site with the capacity to administer at least 700 vaccinations per day,… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE (May 24, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the City of Seattle and UW Medicine have partnered to create long-term COVID-19 testing availability at the City’s Rainier Beach and West Seattle Vaccination Hubs. UW Medicine has sited COVID-19 testing trailers at each hub, with appointments available… [ Keep reading ]
Final Day of Operations at West Seattle Vaccination Hub Will Be Wednesday, June 9, 2021 SEATTLE (May 21, 2021) – As Seattle surpasses 75.2% of residents who have begun their vaccinations and demand at West Seattle vaccination hub dramatically declines, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the last day… [ Keep reading ]
As the initial epicenter of COVID-19, our city workforce embarked upon a monumental endeavor to serve our community, including many employees who began working remotely full time. Throughout the past year, we have all had to adapt to a new normal as we worked together to flatten the curve and reduce the spread of COVID-19… [ Keep reading ]
Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery and Bluebird Ice Cream to Provide Incentives for Those Vaccinated at the Pop-Up SEATTLE (May 20, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is hosting a pop-up vaccination clinic this Saturday, May 22, in Greenwood, as part of the… [ Keep reading ]
SFD and Partners to Host 52 In-School Vaccination Clinics Within Two Week Period; Will Host Three Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics Serving 20 Private Schools City Will Host Student-Focused Vaccination Days at the Lumen Field Event Center and Franklin High School SEATTLE (May 18, 2021) – Following the Centers for Disease Control… [ Keep reading ]
As we begin to fully reopen our bars and restaurants this Summer, one thing that is here to stay is outdoor dining. Last June, SDOT created a free temporary permit program that has helped restaurants and merchants to stay in business in the face of challenging conditions. To date, SDOT has issued about 200 free Street Use permits… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE (May 13, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today issued a statement in response to Governor Inslee’s announcement of a statewide June 30 reopening date and new Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidance on masking. “Weeks ago, we were facing a surge of new cases and hospitalizations…. [ Keep reading ]
City Partners With Local Small Businesses to Offer Incentives for Those Vaccinated at Pop-Ups SEATTLE (May 11, 2021) – As the City of Seattle approaches delivering 200,000 vaccines, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is hosting pop-up vaccination clinics this week in business districts… [ Keep reading ]
