Yakima Valley to get Temporary COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site

A six-week federal COVID-19 mass vaccination program will soon be propped up in the Yakima Valley.

According to the Governor's Office, FEMA approved a program that will use fixed and mobile operations to administer more than 1,000 doses a day. The additional vaccine doses will be provided directly by the federal government and will not be taken from the state or county’s regular allotments.

A drive-thru vaccination site at the Central Washington State Fair Park will provide a fixed location, while mobile efforts will work to expand vaccination services to rural and agricultural communities, including Selah, Naches, Wapato, Toppenish, Zillah, Sunnyside, Mabton and Grandview.

The Yakima County program will open March 31st. The fixed site will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Sunday. On Thursdays the site will be open from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Mobile unit locations and hours will be available and updated on the Yakima Health District website.

Those seeking vaccinations should check their phase eligibility using Phase Finder. Then, register for an appointment on Prep-Mod or call 1-800-525-0127. Proof of eligibility is required, which may be an employer/provider letter, work ID badge or screenshot of Phase Finder approval.