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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2:00 p.m. Aug. 7
Public Health update:
A new COVID-19-associated death has been reported in Kitsap County. The individual who died was an older adult with underlying health conditions. This is the seventh COVID-19-associated death reported in Kitsap to date.
Note from Washington State Department of Health (DOH): DOH is continuing to experience issues with its reporting system today. We are able to report cases, deaths and hospitalizations but have not reported new negative test results since August 1. Our team is working hard to address the issue and we will post new information as soon as it is available.
COVID-19-associated deaths in Kitsap on the rise
The Kitsap Public Health District announced today a new COVID-19-associated death for Kitsap County. This was the fourth death reported in the county since late July and the seventh to date. We need your help to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Kitsap.
Please continue to take steps to protect your health and the health of people around you. Stay at least 6 feet apart from others and avoid crowded places. Wear a face covering when you are around people from outside your household. Wash your hands frequently or use sanitizer. Stay home if you feel sick, even if your symptoms are mild. Call your doctor or a clinic and get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms.
Necesitamos su ayuda para disminuir la propagacion de COVID-19 en el condado de Kitsap.
11 cases of rare COVID-19 related condition in children in Washington state
Today the Department of Health announced there are now 11 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19 in Washington state. MIS-C is a rare but serious condition first identified by health care providers in the United Kingdom in late April.
In Washington, six MIS-C cases are nine years old or younger, and five are 10 or older. The counties reporting MIS-C cases are: Franklin (2), King (3), Skagit (1), Snohomish (2), and Yakima (3). No cases have been reported in Kitsap County.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published an analysis of MIS-C in the United States, where 40 states have reported a total of 570 cases.
Sometimes convincing your loved ones to stay home can be a challenge. Here are some tips on having a conversation about staying home and staying healthy.
In Washington and around the world, we are all in this together. Social distancing does not have to mean social isolation. Encourage loved ones to go outside – as long as they stay six feet away from others. Help them write letters, email friends and family, and try video chatting. Reassure them that you are there for them.
Visit the Stay Home, Stay Healthy page for additional resources.
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