Topic - Michele Roberts

She said the health department recognizes that agricultural work is “one of the highest risk occupations” and has put it in the next group for vaccinations.

Clinics wait to vaccinate farmworkers: 'Our hands are tied' →

Officials may consider opening extra lanes at mass vaccination sites to catch up when the vaccine eventually arrives, said Michele Roberts, the state Department of Health’s acting assistant secretary.

Spokane, Kennewick vaccine sites close after weather delays →