COVID-19 update from the Kitsap EOC - December 2, 2020

Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 12/02/2020 05:14 PM PST

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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. Dec. 2

Positive tests to date: 2,593
Negative tests to date: N/A *
Deaths to date: 27
View Kitsap Public Health's COVID-19 surveillance report - Disponible en Español

* View the COVID-19 Risk Assessment Dashboard for the latest data and additional details about this report.

Applications open now for small business grants

Applications are now open for round 3 of Working Washington Small Business Grants through the Washington State Department of Commerce. Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded with priority going to small businesses with annual revenues of $5 million or less in 2019 and those sectors most impacted by pandemic restrictions including full-service restaurants, fitness centers, bowling alleys and music and event venues. See the news release for more details.

The deadline to apply is December 11. Some non-profits may also be eligible. Application and eligibility requirements are available on the Department of Commerce website.

The Washington Small Business Development Center is offering an informational webinar tomorrow, December 3, from Noon to 1 p.m. There will be opportunities to ask questions. Register at https://bit.ly/2JEMVgd.

Additional requirements for health and dental facilities, updated restrictions for religious and faith-based services

Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced additional requirements for health and dental facilities to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks. Proclamation 20-24.2 amends the existing non-urgent medical and dental procedures proclamation to increase requirements on use of personal protection equipment, testing of health care professionals, notifications of outbreaks and distancing requirements in non-clinical areas of health facilities. These requirements take affect tomorrow, December 3.

In addition, Gov. Jay Inslee today updated restrictions for religious and faith-based organizations. This update clarifies that religious and faith-based organizations can hold outdoor services with up to 200 individuals, regardless of location, so long as physical distancing is followed and face coverings are worn. The modification expands where outdoor services can be held, services are no longer limited to the organization’s property or an immediately adjacent property.

Find a full list of current reopening guidance on the governor's website.

Spread Joy Not COVID!

COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate in Kitsap County. Get tips on celebrating the coming holidays safely with this fact sheet from Kitsap Public Health District and look for more materials to help you "Spread Joy Not COVID" in the coming days.

Useful Links

The Kitsap County Joint Information Center, as part of the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center (KCEOC), provides accurate and up-to-date information about the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization's goal is to reduce impacts of the pandemic in Kitsap and to safeguard the local healthcare system, government infrastructure and economy, as well as to prepare for recovery. The KCEOC operates under the leadership of a unified command, composed of representatives of Kitsap Public Health District, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management, Kitsap 911, Law Enforcement and the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs Association.

Kitsap County
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http://www.Kitsapgov.com

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