COVID-19 update from the Kitsap EOC - March 24, 2021

Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 03/24/2021 04:26 PM PDT

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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. March 24

View the COVID-19 Data Page for the latest data and additional details about this report.

3/24/2021 UPDATE: Kitsap Public Health District reported one new COVID-19-associated death on March 24. With the addition of this case, 91 COVID-19-associated deaths have been reported in the county to date.

To learn about community-based COVID-19 drive-thru test sites 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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COVID-19 daily cases

 

What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccination cards

Over 2.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have already been given to Washingtonians. Even if you don't have one yet, you may have already seen pictures of a “vaccination card” on the news or social media. So, what is this card, and what should you do with it once you get it?

When you get a vaccination, you should receive a vaccination record card. This card is not only proof that you got your shot, but it can also help you keep track of your vaccine information. This information is important to ensure you get the correct second dose — at the right time.

Your vaccination record card will tell you:

  • Which type of vaccine you received (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson)
  • When you got your first dose
  • When to go back for your second dose (not applicable for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine)
  • Your vaccine provider’s name or clinic site

When it’s time for your second dose, remember to take your vaccination card with you! Your provider will update it with the new information. This is proof that you got both of your doses.

It's important to keep your vaccine record safe and do not share on social media. When you want to tell the world you got your shot, try sharing a photo of your COVID-19 vaccine sticker, or one of you at the site. Learn more about vaccination cards in this blog post from the Washington State Department of Health.

 

COVID-19 vaccination card

Photo: US Department of Defense

 

Talking about COVID-19 vaccines with friends and family

COVID-19 vaccines are new, and it’s normal to for people to have questions about them. The sheer amount of information—and misinformation—about COVID-19 vaccines can be overwhelming to anyone. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares some tips on how you can help address concerns your loved ones may have about COVID-19 vaccines. After addressing concerns with empathy and facts, you can steer the conversation from “why not” to the important reasons that matter to them—their “why.” 

Once someone decides on their “why,” help them make a commitment to get vaccinated. Remember, every person who chooses to get vaccinated brings us all a step closer to moving past the COVID-19 pandemic.  As a trusted messenger to your family and friends, you can play a role in their decision to vaccinate.

 

CDC talk about vaccine

 

Updated guidance regarding masking, quarantining, and recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has updated the following guidance to be in line with recent CDC announcements. Guidance documents also include information on Phase 3 of Gov. Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery plan where appropriate.

The DOH Resources and Recommendations page contains a full list of COVID-19 public health guidance documents. 

 

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