Vaccination Verification Policy to End as of March 1

February 16, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

King County is ending the local health order requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test for entry into restaurants and bars, indoor recreational events and establishments, or outdoor events. The vaccination verification policy will no longer be in effect as of March 1. Businesses and organizations may continue to implement their own vaccination verification rules for their establishments.

Update on King County’s Vaccine Verification Policy

November 23, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Close up of a woman holding up a COVID-19 Vaccination Record card. The person is masked and standing outside.

It’s been almost a month since vaccination verification started in King County. THANK YOU to the many staff and businesses who adjusted operations to create safer spaces for customers and staff. Here’s an update on how it’s going and our enforcement process.

Vaccination Verification Now Required for Many Activities in King County

October 25, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Person in mask holding COVID-19 vaccination card

Starting today, October 25, 2021, customers age 12 and older are required to verify full vaccination or a negative test to participate in outdoor public events of 500 or more people and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments and events such as live music, performing arts, gyms, restaurants, and bars.

Vaccine Verification: What to Expect (VIDEO)

October 18, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Beginning October 25, people ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result to enter certain indoor and outdoor events and establishments in King County. Check out this short video by King County TV about what to expect.

Health care organizations join in support of King County vaccine verification to help reduce hospitalizations and deaths

September 24, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Person holding phone and showing message on screen which reads, "COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate" with a QR code below

Leaders from 14 health care organizations issued a statement in support of requiring proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status or a negative test to enter many outdoor and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments and events. The recently-announced policy will go into effect October 25.

Confirm your vaccination: A new requirement for many activities in King County

September 16, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Preventable COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are at extremely high levels in King County, and deaths are increasing. A new Public Health—Seattle & King County (Public Health) policy, announced on September 16, 2021, will create an additional layer of protection from COVID-19. Public Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin has issued a Health Order that will require […]