COVID-19 update from the Kitsap EOC - May 11, 2020

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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. on May 11

  • Positive tests to date: 155

  • Negative tests to date: 4,610
  • Deaths to date: 2
  • View Kitsap Public Health's interactive COVID-19 data dashboard - also available in Spanish
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Kitsap Strong's Virtual Community Center

Kitsap Strong recently launched a Virtual Community Center to help our community connect with each other through science-informed activities that help regulate stress. These activities include art, music, movement, play, breathing, mindfulness, and more.

The Virtual Community Center scheduled three events this week: 

  • Little Frog: A mindfulness activity for children
  • Introduction to Mindfulness with Counselor Liz Reese
  • Music and Movement with Teacher Bonnie Schmidt 

Visit the Virtual Community Center or follow Kitsap Strong's Facebook page to join an upcoming event and view past events. 

Kitsap Strong is a community initiative to improve the health and well-being of all children, families, and adults in Kitsap.

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Learn how gatherings can spread COVID-19

Using a real-world example from Chicago, this video from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows how quickly COVID-19 can spread in a community. The disease cluster described in the video resulted in 16 cases and 3 deaths.

Staying home and avoiding gatherings are key to preventing the spread of COVID-19.

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Guidelines for outdoor spaces

We all want to enjoy our parks, so please continue to recreate responsibly when visiting outdoor spaces. Follow these simple guidelines to keep you and your family safe. Everyone’s cooperation will allow us to continue to keep spaces open and #BlockTheReboundKitsap.

Before you go:

  • Check what’s open.
  • Stay close to home. Recreate within your community.
  • Go only with people in your immediate household.
  • Be prepared. Many restroom facilities remain closed.
  • Feeling sick? Stay home!

When you get there:

  • Practice social distancing: Keep 6 feet between you and others.
  • Practice good hygiene. Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching surfaces.
  • Pack it out: Take your waste with you, including gloves, masks, and pet waste.
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