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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. Mar. 16
View the COVID-19 Data Page for the latest data and additional details about this report.
To learn about community-based COVID-19 drive-thru test sites, open five 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.
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Don't hesitate, vaccinate!
If you are eligible, now is a great time to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Demand for the vaccine is expected to increase once more people become eligible.
Appointments are still available for Wednesday and Thursday at Kitsap Public Health's East Bremerton clinic for people who qualify under Phase 1b, Tier 2, in addition to those already eligible under previous phases. Register here.
Please note that the state's Phase Finder tool may not yet be issuing eligibility confirmations for Phase 1b, Tier 2. If you believe you qualify based on the state's guidance, please book an appointment and bring any documents you have available to verify your eligibility (such as a work badge or letter from an employer).
Want to know more about the COVID-19 vaccines? View a list of frequently asked questions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn more about vaccine distribution in Washington at CovidVaccineWA.org. Visit kcowa.us/vaccine for local updates.
Kitsap Public Health opens drive-through vaccination clinic at Olympic College Poulsbo
Kitsap Public Health District and the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) opened a drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinic this week at the Poulsbo campus of Olympic College, providing Kitsap residents with another convenient option for getting vaccinated.
Advance appointments are required for vaccination. Register at kphd.timetap.com. Appointments are filled for this week but additional appointments will be announced for next week. There are still appointments available at the East Bremerton site.
The Poulsbo clinic was developed in partnership with Olympic College, the City of Poulsbo, Kitsap County Medical Reserve Corps, and Kitsap County Emergency Medical Services.
Kitsap Public Health and the Kitsap County EOC are working with community partners to plan vaccination opportunities in more areas of the county, including a site in South Kitsap. More details will be announced as they become available.
Support for mental health and well-being during COVID-19
This can be a stressful time. It is normal that you or your loved ones might feel anxious, sad, scared or angry. You are not alone. It is okay to seek out and ask for help. This list of mental health resources from the Washington State Department of Health is a good place to start.
If you need someone to talk to about stress due to COVID-19, call Washington Listens at 1-833-681-0211. Someone is available to talk from Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. TTY and language access services are available.
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