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. 2021 Nov 15;40(1):122–132. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.11.026

Table 1.

Events of interest related to COVID-19 vaccine confidence in Washington State.

Event Description Date Implemented
1 Institution of Washington (WA) statewide restrictions on openings and public gatherings 16 November 2020
2 Emergency Use Authorization for the BNT162b2 mRNA (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 11 December 2020
3 Initiation of Phase 1A Tier 1 COVID-19 vaccination in WA*, extending eligibility to:
  • High-risk workers in health care settings

  • High-risk first responders

  • Long-term care facility residents

14 December 2020
4 Initiation of Phase 1B Tier 1 COVID-19 vaccination in WA, extending eligibility to:
  • All people 65 years and older

  • People 50 years and older living in multigenerational households

  • Workers in childcare settings

  • Pre-K-12 educators and school staff

18 January 2021
5 First discovery of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 in WA 23 January 2021
*

COVID-19 Vaccine Response Team, Meehan K, Hanewall B. COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Guidance and Allocation Framework.; 2021. https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/820–112-VaccineAllocationPrioritization.pdf.