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Becca Savransky

Becca Savransky is a reporter/producer for the SeattlePI.

Stories By Becca Savransky

Here's how many people are vaccinated in your ZIP code

In some areas of King County, more than 80% of people 16 and older have received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In others, only half have. By Becca Savransky

Washington 3rd among most effective states in COVID-19 fight

The study, from Sykes.com, took into account average test positivity rates, hospital admissions and vaccine distribution. By Becca Savransky

The announcement comes as the state has been trending in the right direction on coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, and more people have been getting vaccinated. By Becca Savransky

Can children 12 to 15 now get the COVID-19 vaccine in Washington?

The authorizations means a whole new group of people across the state will be eligible for the vaccine. By Becca Savransky

Officials 'hopeful' Washington has turned a corner in fourth wave

But cases and hospitalizations are still high across the state. By Becca Savransky

Pop-up coronavirus vaccine clinics coming to Fremont, W. Seattle

The clinics will be held Thursday and Saturday. By Becca Savransky

Has Washington reached the peak of its fourth wave?

Disease transmission is still high in the state and officials estimate the majority of cases are now one of several variants. By Becca Savransky

Seattle ranks among worst 'bang-for-the-buck' housing markets

The Seattle-area housing market usually ranks as one of the most expensive in the country — and throughout the pandemic, prices have just continued to rise. By Becca Savransky

Washington ranks 17th for share of people vaccinated

When it comes to getting at least one dose, Washington is outpacing most of the country -- but it's still trailing behind 16 other states. By Becca Savransky

COVID-19 cases leveling off in King County; uncertainty remains

Even though the county's disease trajectory is showing some positive signs, both case counts and hospitalizations remain high -- and far above what they were at the end of the county's fall and winter surge. By Becca Savransky

Need a lift? This tool in King County can get you to a vaccine

The helpline is a "one-stop-shop for finding and securing transportation support." By Becca Savransky

Could Seattle-area homebuyers be getting some relief?

Total active inventory still remained about 32% lower than it was at the same time last year. By Becca Savransky

Washington officials urge vaccinations amid concerns over demand

Vaccines are a key tool the state has to stop the spread of the virus and protect the community. By Becca Savransky

CVS stores across Washington to offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccines

More than 40 CVS stores across Washington will start offering walk-in COVID-19 appointments to adults. By Becca Savransky

WA Safeway, Albertsons to allow walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccines

The announcement comes as officials across Washington continue to urge people to get vaccinated as soon as they can. By Becca Savransky

Washington pauses phased reopening plan, no counties roll back

No counties in Washington will be rolling back to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan this week, but no counties will move forward a phase either. By Becca Savransky

UW to require COVID-19 vaccine starting fall quarter

The university joins several others in Washington and across the country that have announced their own vaccine mandates. By Becca Savransky

Two King County vaccination sites to offer walk-in appointments

The sites will offer up to 1,000 walk-in appointments per day. By Becca Savransky

Several counties in WA could move back to Phase 2

Several counties across Washington state, including King and Snohomish counties, are at risk of moving back to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan this week. By Becca Savransky

Several counties, including King, could be moving back to Phase 2

If counties move back to Phase 2, they will need to reduce capacity at restaurants, gyms and other indoor places. By Becca Savransky