News from the County's Emergency Operation Center - April 25, 2020

Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 04/25/2020 04:40 PM PDT

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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. on April 25

Positive tests to date: 146
Negative tests to date: 3102
Deaths to date: 2
View Kitsap Public Health's interactive COVID-19 data dashboard - available in Spanish and English.

When to use the emergency room

Visits to the emergency room have declined in Washington and across the country since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It’s not entirely clear why, but it may be a combination of many factors.

Most concerning is the possibility that people experiencing emergencies like heart attacks and strokes are avoiding the emergency room.

Learn when to use the emergency room.

Strategies for filing unemployment claims

The Washington Employment Security Department expects nearly 1 million unemployment claims to be filed this week, starting on Sunday, April 26. They are asking applicants to take some steps to avoid overwhelming their servers and call center. Follow their recommended strategies to get the assistance you need.

Gardening - #BlockTheReboundKitsap

More people are gardening during the pandemic and it’s easy to see why! Growing plants is good for the body and mind.

Many local nurseries are offering delivery and curbside pickup options so you can safely shop for supplies.

If your thumb is feeling more brown than green, Master Gardeners from WSU Extension in Kitsap County can help. Although they've cancelled in-person gardening clinics, you can still ask your gardening questions online.

If space is limited, you can garden in containers on a sunny patio or balcony. Or start an indoor garden with houseplants!

Staying Positive: Finding humor

South Sound Cinemas in Port Orchard is certainly finding humor in a difficult situation!

Photo by Kimberley Dolges - used with permission

Useful Links

As a direct result of the COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak, and acting on the direction and guidance of local/state/federal health authorities, the Kitsap County Joint Information Center, under the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center and its Unified Command's extended operations, is supporting public information efforts that address the pandemic's immediate threat to public health and safety. Represented in the Unified Command are: Kitsap Public Health District, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management, Kitsap 911, Law Enforcement and the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs Association.

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