Vaccine available to those 65 and older

OTHELLO – Karen Potts, spokesperson for Adams County Health Department said the COVID vaccine is currently available to anyone age 65 and older, and people 50 and older who also live in a multi-generational family.

This is in addition to the people who were eligible during the initial phase, including health care workers, First Responders, people who live or work in long-term care facilities, and all other workers in health care settings who are at risk of COVID-19.

“Eventually there will be enough vaccine for everyone in Washington who wants it,” Potts said. “Please be patient and make an app...