News & Information

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

• Positive tests to date: 187

• Negative tests to date: 9,047

• Deaths to date: 2
• View Kitsap Public Health's COVID-19 surveillance report - also available in Spanish
• View the new COVID-19 Risk Assessment Dashboard

Phase 3 application submitted

Kitsap County submitted its application to state Secretary of Health John Wiesman today, June 19, requesting approval to move from Phase 2 to Phase 3 of the state's Safe Start COVID-19 recovery plan. 

The Kitsap Public Health Board and Kitsap County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the request in separate meetings earlier today. A decision is expected from Secretary Wiesman within a few days. 

Businesses and organizations eligible to open under Phase 3 must first implement all sector-specific guidance from the state included in the Kitsap County Pathway to Recovery Playbook and complete a safety plan.  

Inslee extends waiver of job search requirements

On June 18, Governor Jay Inslee announced the extension of 23 proclamations in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The extensions were approved by the state Legislature and include the waiver of job search requirements for those receiving unemployment benefits. The extensions are in effect until July 1. More details are available on the governor’s website.

Useful Links

• Kitsap County Pathway to Recovery Playbook

• 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