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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 11 a.m. Jan. 23
* View the COVID-19 Risk Assessment Dashboard for the latest data and additional details about this report.
To learn about community-based COVID-19 drive-through test sites, open six days per week at locations across Kitsap County, and to pre-register, go to kcowa.us/covidtesting.
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.
¿Quieres información sobre la vacuna COVID-19? Mira nuestro pagina para mas información de la vacuna y como obtener la vacuna: https://bit.ly/2XVht0W
Tambien os puede llamar nuestro linea 360-728-2218.
Registration now open for Strengthening Families
Get help in dealing with the impacts of COVID-19 on families through the Kitsap Community Resources Strengthening Families Program for parents/caregivers and teens ages 10 to 14 years old. (Información en Español)
The classes are designed to strengthen communications between parents, set goals, dreams and limits and identify stress in young people. Teens will learn how to manage angry emotions, resist peer pressure and support each other.
Classes will be held virtually on Tuesdays or Thursdays between January 26 and March 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. To register, call Dina at 360-990-0949 or email sfp@kcr.org.
Helping hands needed at local food banks
Many in our community are trying to make ends meet, experiencing financial hardship and other challenges during this COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers are needed to support Kitsap County food banks responding to the increase in people seeking assistance.
Please consider contributing time to help improve food security in our community and provide a more hopeful future. Follow the links below to local food bank volunteer websites to find more information on current needs and how to apply.
Learn about other volunteer opportunities in Kitsap County at kcowa.us/volunteer. Thank you for lending a helping hand!
Updated COVID-19 guidance documents from the Department of Health
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) this week updated several guidance documents related to COVID-19. Stay up-to-date on the current COVID-19 situation in Washington, Governor Inslee’s proclamations, symptoms, how it spreads, and how and when people should get tested. See DOH's Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
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What should you do if you have confirmed or suspected COVID-19? If you test positive for COVID-19 or get sick after you are exposed to someone with COVID-19, you can help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others. Please follow this guidance.
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What should you do if you were potentially exposed to someone with COVID-19? If you have been exposed to COVID-19, or think you have been exposed, you can help prevent the spread of the virus to others in your home and community. Please follow this guidance.
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What should you do if you have COVID-19 symptoms but have not been in close contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19? Common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have been exposed to someone with confirmed COVID-19, contact your health care provider for a test. Read more here.
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Guidance for Daily COVID-19 Symptom Screening of Staff and Guests. The Washington State Department of Health recommends employers use this guidance to screen staff and guests (but not customers in retail) at the start of each shift or visit to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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