Most States Aren’t Ready to Distribute the Leading COVID-19 Vaccine

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A review of state distribution plans reveals that officials don’t know how they’ll deal with the difficult storage and transport requirements of Pfizer’s vaccine. Washington state’s Health Department does not have its own warehouse that can store the Pfizer vaccine at a cold enough temperature.

Climate Change Will Make Parts of the U.S. Uninhabitable. Americans Are Still Moving There

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Instead of moving away from areas in climate crisis, Americans are flocking to them. As land in places like Phoenix, Houston and Miami becomes less habitable, the country’s migration patterns will be forced to change.

Skagit County to Offer Flu Vaccinations for Uninsured Adults

Art Shotwell 2 minutes read
Skagit Public Health will provide seasonal flu vaccine for uninsured adults next weekend, Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m at the drive-through COVID-19 testing site.

Police Blotter, October 31 - November 6, 2020

Anacortes Police 6 minutes read
A Lopez Island man was jailed after the truck and trailer he was driving at Sharpes Corner knocked down a power pole which blocked traffic.

What to Know as ACA Heads to Supreme Court — Again

6 minutes read
Republican state officials and the Trump administration argue that the justices should overturn the entire law. At issue in the case is Congress’ decision to reduce to zero the penalty for not having health coverage.

As Faith in Vaccines Falters, Biden Is Under Pressure to Name New FDA Chief Stat

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It typically takes months to install new leadership, but with COVID deaths set to surge through the winter, many Democrats say Biden doesn’t have that sort of time.