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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. on July 27
Health District update:
We are sad to report a new COVID-19-associated death in Kitsap County. The community member who died was an older adult with underlying health conditions. Four COVID-19-associated deaths have been reported in Kitsap to date.
The Kitsap COVID-19 data dashboard has been updated to include new positive cases since the last update and percentage change in positive cases per week.
Surge of new COVID-19 cases continues
The surge of new COVID-19 cases reported in Kitsap County has not let up. More cases have already been reported in July than in the entirety of March, April, May, and June combined. We need your help to slow the spread.
The average age of cases has declined over the past four months from 47 years in March to 40 years in June. The highest increase of cases by far is in the 20-29 age range, with second highest increase in ages 30-39.
- Avoid gatherings and crowds.
- Stay 6 feet apart from others.
- Wash your hands.
- Wear a face covering when you are around other people.
- Always stay home if you feel sick, even if your symptoms are mild.
- Call your doctor or a clinic and get tested as soon as you can if you have symptoms that could be COVID-19.
Free masks for qualifying households still available
The Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center still has free adult size masks available through a statewide program. Two free masks are available for every person with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
To access the free masks, call 2-1-1 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week for directions to one of 66 distribution locations across the county.
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