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Seattle Now: King County stays in phase 3

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After worries that King County would be knocked back to phase 2, we’re hitting pause.



That’s despite the fact that cases have risen here past the threshold to move back.

Meanwhile, vaccinations are continuing, although at a slower pace than in previous weeks. What will it take to reach herd immunity?

University of Washington epidemiologist Judith Malmgren assesses our status in the pandemic.

Why you can trust KUOW