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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. Oct. 30
View the COVID-19 Risk Assessment Dashboard for the latest data.
Reminder: Free drive-thru COVID-19 test site open this Saturday
The Kitsap Public Health District and Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center, in partnership with various community organizations, offers drive-through community COVID-19 testing at Pendergast Regional Park in Bremerton. This site provides additional low-barrier testing options with short wait times (typically 1-2 days) for receiving test results.
Hours of operation are Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Testing is available regardless of health insurance status. A medical appointment is not required for testing.
Testing is available for anyone who:
Advance registration and an appointment are required. To ensure adequate testing supplies and avoid long wait times, those needing COVID-19 testing must register online or by phone to schedule an appointment.
Individuals without internet access or who need help registering can call the Kitsap Public Health District at (360) 728-2235, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Kitsap Public Health Board meets virtually Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Listen to the meeting via Zoom and submit verbal comments during the time allotted for public comment. Instructions are listed at the end of the meeting agenda. See the agenda for more ways to provide comment.
In addition to Zoom, the meeting is broadcast live on Comcast channel 12, WAVE Broadband channel 3, the BKAT website, and the Kitsap Public Health District page on Facebook.
A spooky safe Halloween
Many of the traditional ways in which we celebrate Halloween involve contact with non-household members in large group settings. This year, it is important to plan early and identify safer alternatives to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. The Washington State Department of Health is offering the following considerations to help protect individuals and communities.
Staying home is still safest. If you do go out, keep it quick, keep your distance and wear a face covering. Recreate and do business locally to avoid spreading the virus across county lines. Limit the number of people outside your household that you gather with every week. If you feel symptoms of COVID-19, get tested.
Download these printable PDFs with tips for a healthy Halloween in English and Spanish (en Español) from the Kitsap Public Health District to help your family decide how to celebrate. We are asking Kitsap County residents to incorporate healthy habits into their celebrations this year. Halloween should be spooky, but not because of COVID-19!
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