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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. Dec. 23

• Positive tests to date: 3,547

• Negative tests to date: N/A *

• Deaths to date: 35
• 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.

For the latest updates and information on COVID-19 vaccination planning, visit the Kitsap County Public Health site at kcowa.us/vaccine and the Washington State Department of Health page at COVIDVaccineWA.org.

COVID-19 cases related to Thanksgiving gatherings

Many Kitsap residents chose to celebrate Thanksgiving holiday with members of their household, helping to reduce the potential for COVID-19 spreading between families.

However, in the weeks following the holiday, Kitsap Public Health District’s COVID-19 team identified many COVID-19 cases and contacts linked to Thanksgiving gatherings. These exposures contributed to the record-high case counts reported in early December. A few examples included:

• A dinner host welcomed five other households to a gathering that resulted in at least nine associated cases of COVID-19.
• A Kitsap resident who was likely infected with COVID-19 at a local dining establishment took a flight to visit grandparents in another state. The person became symptomatic during the visit, exposing both grandparents and other family members.
• A Kitsap resident who was exposed to COVID-19 at a family Thanksgiving gathering later exposed their partner and their partner’s parents at a separate gathering. All became cases.

Stay safe and healthy this winter

With more winter holidays ahead, it is important to know that COVID-19 is spreading widely in our community. Traditional holiday gatherings are not safe at this time. Take simple steps to avoid high-risk situations and protect the health of your loved ones:

• Celebrating at home with your household is the safest option. Statewide restrictions on indoor, multi-household gatherings are in effect through at least Jan. 4.
• If you feel at all sick, stay home, avoid contact with others, and get tested as soon as possible.
• Connect with friends and family online or by phone is safest. If you visit with others, gather outdoors with masks and plenty of distance.

Find more tips at cdc.gov/coronavirus and coronavirus.wa.gov/gatherings. Download our #SpreadJoyNotCOVID fact sheets and social media graphics at kcowa.us/holidays.

Useful Links

• Kitsap Public Health vaccine updates and information

• Kitsap County EOC Coronavirus Resource and Information Page

• Kitsap Public Health Coronavirus Information Page

• Kitsap Community Foundation's Kitsap Cares Page

• Kitsap County Services During the Coronavirus Response

• Washington State Coronavirus Response Page