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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. Feb. 3
* View the COVID-19 Risk Assessment Dashboard for the latest data and additional details about this report.
2/3/2021 UPDATE: Kitsap Public Health District reported three new COVID-19-associated deaths on Feb. 3. With the addition of these cases, 71 COVID-19-associated deaths have been reported in the county to date.
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 updates and information on COVID-19 vaccination planning, visit Kitsap County Public Health at kcowa.us/vaccine and the Washington State Department of Health at COVIDVaccineWA.org. Sign up for vaccine updates from Kitsap Public Health here.
¿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.
In letter to Gov. Inslee, Commissioners request Kitsap move to Phase 2 of COVID recovery plan
Kitsap County Commissioners sent a letter today to Governor Jay Inslee in response to the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery plan, conveying their frustration over its inconsistencies, the regional approach being used, Kitsap’s designation and the metrics applied that are required to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2.
In the letter, Commissioners request the state move Kitsap County to the Puget Sound region of its phased recovery plan, which includes Snohomish, King and Pierce counties, and advance the county to Phase 2 as were those counties Jan. 28. Commissioners also ask that metrics be revised to better reflect the public health conditions for communities of all sizes. Kitsap County is currently designated in the Northwest region with Clallam, Jefferson and Mason counties.
Read the Commissioners’ letter here.
Updated Saturday hours for COVID-19 drive-thru test site; no testing on Feb. 15
The drive-thru community COVID-19 test site at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds is changing operating times on Saturdays to 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. beginning this Saturday, Feb. 6. Other hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This site will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 to observe the Presidents Day holiday.
All test sites offer either nasal or saliva tests. Saliva testing is available to those who have not had food, drink or chewing gum at least one hour prior to testing. This type of testing is recommended for individuals with medium or severe symptoms at time of testing.
Testing is made available by Kitsap Public Health District and Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center, in partnership with various community organizations. Testing is available regardless of health insurance status. Advance registration is required. 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.
For more information on all Kitsap County community-based COVID-19 test site locations and hours, visit kcowa.us/covidtesting. (Información en español, sa Tagalog)
New re-opening guidance for businesses and workers
Governor Inslee issued new guidance for certain business activities, which must adhere to the occupancy and operation requirements outlined for their regions' Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery phase. The new guidance applies to:
Foster care age limits extended
Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation to ensure, as required by federal law, that people receiving extended foster care services don't "age out" at 21 years old during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full news release here.
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