North Central Public Health District says through March 13, it had administered over 9,600 COVID-19 vaccine doses in its three county service area of Wasco, Sherman, and Gilliam counties. Vaccines are being given to healthcare providers, emergency responders, educators and childcare providers, and those 65 and older. Wasco County has vaccinated 20.62 % of its population, including nearly 49.38% of those 65 and older. Sherman County has vaccinated 21.61% of its population, including 43.1% of those 65 and older. Gilliam County has vaccinated 21.69% percent of the population, including 44.33 percent of those 65 and older.