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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 11 a.m. Aug. 23
* DATA UPDATE: Due to technical issues, the state Department of Health has been unable to provide consistent updates on negative COVID-19 test results. This issue is affecting our ability to update total negative tests and the percentage of total tests that are positive for Kitsap County. It does not affect our ability to report positive cases.
Washington state broadband access and speed survey
Access to the internet is an economic and health imperative in 2020. Yet many communities across the state do not have broadband access, severely limiting their ability to access telehealth, education, and economic programs. Washington state is mapping broadband access to identify service gaps and work to ensure that all residents have access to reliable, high-speed broadband by 2024.
You can help by taking a 1-minute access and speed survey.
In response to the impacts of COVID-19, drive-in WiFi hotspots provide free temporary, emergency internet access for Washingtonians who do not have broadband service to their homes. Click here to go to the WiFi hotspot location finder.
Washington Health Benefit Exchange extends deadline to September 30
Individuals who have voluntarily or involuntarily lost health insurance coverage during the public health emergency will have until September 30, 2020 to sign up for coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder. Loss of coverage includes loss of minimum essential coverage (including employer sponsored health coverage or COBRA) and loss of coverage from short-term limited duration plans or health sharing ministries.
To sign up, customers must call the Washington Healthplanfinder Customer Support Center or contact their local Navigator or producer. Customers who sign up by September 15 can get coverage starting October 1. After September 15, coverage starts November 1.
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