COVID-19 death from March confirmed in Kitsap County

Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 07/15/2020 01:57 PM PDT

July 15, 2020

COVID-19 death from March confirmed in Kitsap County

Three COVID-19-associated deaths have been reported in Kitsap to date.

KITSAP COUNTY, WA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed that COVID-19 contributed to the death of a Kitsap County resident in early March, the Kitsap Public Health District reported on Wednesday, July 15.

The community member who died was an adult with underlying health conditions. The CDC completed postmortem testing at the request of the Kitsap County Coroner’s office.

Kitsap Public Health will not release additional details about the individual to protect their private health information in accordance with federal law (HIPAA).

With the addition of this case, three COVID-19-associated deaths have been reported in Kitsap County to date. Two deaths occurred in April.

PROTECT YOUR HEALTH

As of July 14, 315 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Kitsap County. The rate of new cases reported has increased since early June. Kitsap residents are urged to take steps to protect their health and slow the spread of the virus:

Stay six feet apart from others whenever possible.
Avoid crowded places and gatherings, especially indoors.
Wear a face covering in indoor public spaces and situations where it is difficult to stay six feet from others.
Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer.
Always stay home when you feel sick, even if your symptoms are mild.

Public health officials encourage anyone with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested as soon as possible, even if their illness is mild.

PEOPLE AT HIGHER RISK FOR SEVERE ILLNESS

According to the CDC, some people are at higher risk for severe complications from COVID-19 including:

Older adults (risk of severe illness increases with age)
People with certain underlying health conditions

Find more information about risk factors and steps to protect your health on the CDC’s website.

STAY INFORMED

MEDIA CONTACT: pio@kitsappublichealth.org

The Kitsap County Joint Information Center, as part of the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center (KCEOC), provides accurate and up-to-date information about the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization's goal is to reduce impacts of the pandemic in Kitsap and to safeguard the local healthcare system, government infrastructure and economy, as well as to prepare for recovery. The KCEOC operates under the leadership of a unified command, composed of representatives of 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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http://www.Kitsapgov.com

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