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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. Oct. 14
View the COVID-19 Risk Assessment Dashboard for the latest data.
10/14/20 UPDATE: Kitsap Public Health reported a new COVID-19-associated death for Kitsap County. The community member who died was an older adult with underlying health conditions. With the addition of this case, 17 COVID-19 associated deaths have been reported in the county to date.
Free flu vaccine clinics scheduled
The Kitsap Public Health District will offer a series of free flu vaccine clinics throughout Kitsap this fall, in partnership with community organizations. These clinics are open to adults who do not have health insurance or whose insurance does not cover this vaccine.
In addition to the clinics listed below, the City of Poulsbo is hosting a drive-thru clinic from 12-6 p.m. on Oct. 16. The clinic is open to all, with or without insurance.
It is more important than ever to get a flu shot this year. If you have health insurance or need vaccine for children or teens, you can schedule a flu shot by calling your primary care provider or going to vaccinefinder.org.
Find more flu season resources on the health district's flu page or go to knockoutflu.org.
Statewide report shows COVID-19 transmission increasing in western Washington
Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report on COVID-19 transmission.
Report findings include:
- Transmission is increasing in western Washington and recently plateauing in eastern Washington.
- The situation in eastern Washington is unstable and efforts to control the spread of the virus must be strictly maintained or intensified to avoid a backslide.
- Case counts in western Washington are increasing across all age groups and over broad geographic areas.
- Recent growth in cases is widely distributed across a number of counties. Some larger counties, including Kitsap, are seeing steady increases.
- Trends are also mixed in counties with flat or decreasing case counts.
See the DOH news release for more details. More COVID-19 data can be found on the DOH website and in the state’s risk assessment dashboard.
Tomorrow is the Great Washington Shake-Out!
Everyone everywhere should know how to protect themselves during an earthquake – at home, work, school, or while traveling in an earthquake-prone region. While earthquakes are unpredictable, preparation efforts can greatly reduce physical injuries and property damage. Research shows that when people practice what to do ahead of time, they are more likely to respond instinctively with the correct action during an emergency.
This year, consider now how you incorporate COVID-19 health and safety guidelines into your drill. Many are planning to join in the Shake Out at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, but you can choose to practice these vital skills when its most convenient for you, your family and your workplace.
Check out the FAQ page on the ShakeOut.org website for ideas on how to include children, neighbors or the people you work with in becoming part of a better prepared community. Remember to Drop! Cover! And Hold On!
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