News & Information

COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. on May 4

• Positive tests to date: 152

• Negative tests to date: 3,916
• Deaths to date: 2
• View Kitsap Public Health's interactive COVID-19 data dashboard - available in Spanish and English.

Kitsap Public Health update

The Kitsap Public Health Board will hold a virtual meeting from 12:30-1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. The agenda includes a COVID-19 update and discussion. Click here for details.

Safe Start Washington plan reopens economy in phases Some businesses could reopen this week under the new COVID-19 order signed today. The state’s Safe Start plan is a phased approach to re-opening Washington’s economy.  Under the order signed today, Phase 1 will allow the following starting on Tuesday, May 5: Drive-in spiritual services with one household per vehicle Vehicle sales Retail sales with curb-side pick-up orders only Car washes Landscaping Some pet services (not including grooming) Essential travel and limited non-essential travel to engage in permitted Phase 1 activities Read more about the Safe Start plan here.

As parks reopen, remember to recreate responsibly Parks reopen tomorrow and the forecast calls for sunny weather in Kitsap County later this week. It remains crucial to recreate responsibly when resuming outdoor activities like hiking, golfing and fishing. Stay close to home, use good hygiene, and practice social distancing while using our region’s beautiful parks. Click on the graphic for more tips.

If sites become overcrowded or other COVID-19 safety concerns develop, agencies may close parks and other outdoor recreation facilities to protect public health and safety.

Jurisdictions within Kitsap may operate their parks differently. Here’s where to find information about parks in your area:

• Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Parks District and Bainbridge city parks
• City of Bremerton 
• Kitsap County
• City of Port Orchard
• City of Poulsbo
• Washington State Parks
• Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Golf courses also are allowed to reopen starting Tuesday, but will operate under modified rules (PDF). Contact individual courses for more information on their operations.

Health insurance enrollment closes Friday

Qualifying Washington residents can sign up for health insurance via the Washington Healthplanfinder through Friday, May 8. The enrollment period was extended as part of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange’s Coronavirus response.

Staying Positive: May the fourth be with you!

Useful Links

• Kitsap County EOC Coronavirus Resource and Information Page

• Kitsap Community Foundation's Kitsap Cares Page

• Kitsap County Services During the Coronavirus Response

• Kitsap Public Health Coronavirus Information Page

• Washington State Coronavirus Response Page