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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. on April 16
Kitsap's drive-up COVID-19 testing site has expanded testing criteria to include more groups of people. Learn more about the testing site, who is eligible to be tested, how to make an appointment, and what you need to bring with you.
A burning question
We know air pollution is not good for our lungs. It can cause asthma attacks, reduce our lung function, contribute to heart attacks, and even lead to death. Now a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health has found that air pollution also makes it harder for us to recover from COVID-19. The study shows that people who live for years in areas of the country with more particulate pollution in the air are more likely to die from COVID-19 than people who live in areas with less air pollution from particulates. Read more about the health effects of burning.
What can you do instead of burning? Chipping, mulching, composting, and grasscycling are among the best choices. Many Kitsap residents can also subscribe to curbside compost pickup service. If you cannot do these things, keep yard waste at home for the time being. To prevent flooding, keep it out of ditches where it can block the flow of rainwater. Yard waste is not a public health threat and it's not essential to dispose of it during this pandemic. It's not worth risking your health and the health of others to tidy up your yard.
Business and workers weekly update
The state has a new weekly newsletter with information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
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