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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. April 1
4/1/2021 UPDATE: Kitsap Public Health District reported one new COVID-19-associated death on April 1. With the addition of this case, 95 COVID-19-associated deaths have been reported in the county to date.
Community-based COVID-19 drive-thru test sites are available at locations across Kitsap County. To learn more 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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Enjoy spring break here in Kitsap County
Relaxing close to home during spring break is one of the best ways you can fight the spread of COVID-19. The bottom line is travel increases your chance of getting and spreading the virus. The CDC recommends that you do not travel at this time, even if you are vaccinated. Delaying travel and staying home to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is the safest option.
The good news is that we have great attractions for you and your family to see and explore right here in Kitsap County. These local destinations promise to give you that needed break this spring. Additionally, visiting local shops and supporting our Kitsap Peninsula businesses helps not only the economy, but your neighbors and friends.
Here are just a few ideas to try in Kitsap this spring:
For more local activities and ideas, head to VisitKitsap.com.
If you are traveling outside the area, make sure to visit the CDC’s Travel During COVID-19 page for more information to keep yourself and those around you as safe as possible.
Kitsap Regional Library reopening April 5 for express in-building services
All branches of Kitsap Regional Library (KRL) will be open for limited, express in-building services on April 5. KRL will operate at limited capacity, providing the following express in-building services for patrons visiting 45 minutes or less:
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Tech Services: Enjoy a session on one of KRL's public computers, print and copy up to 100 pages per day and fax up to 25 pages per day.
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Browsing: Peruse the collection and check out items.
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Don’t Have a Library Card? Gain access to the whole collection by picking up your new KRL card inside.
Public meetings and events and in-person classes and events will not be offered at this time. Visit KRL's Reopening Plan for more details.
KRL also has tax resources available online and through the library. Visit krl.org/taxes for details. The tax deadline for this year has been extended to May 15.
Kitsap Public Health: Here's what to expect on April 15
Gov. Jay Inslee announced this week that beginning April 15, all Washington residents 16 or older will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
This is good news. It means that more than 200,000 people in our community will have the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19, preventing countless hospitalizations, saving lives, and bringing us closer to ending this devastating pandemic.
However, while vaccine allocations have gradually increased, there will not be enough vaccine available on April 15 for everyone to get a shot immediately. People will need to be patient and persistent as they look for vaccination appointments. Vaccine supplies will continue to grow this spring and everyone who wants a vaccine will be able to get one.
Learn more about what to expect as vaccine eligibility opens up in this news release from Kitsap Public Health.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) continues to make progress with COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration efforts. As of March 29, more than 3,325,998 doses of vaccine have been given across the state. See the DOH news release for more details.
Washington entered Phase 1B tiers 3 and 4 of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine timeline on March 31. For a detailed list of who is eligible please refer to DOH’s vaccine allocation and prioritization guidance document.
Everyone 16 and older who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible to receive one in Washington state starting April 15. Currently Pfizer-BioNTech is the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for people 16 years of age and older. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are authorized for people 18 and older. Those age 16 or 17 may need consent from a parent or guardian to get the vaccine, unless they are legally emancipated.
Phase Finder, the state’s online vaccine eligibility tool, is no longer needed to verify vaccine eligibility. Eligibility and vaccine location information can be found on Vaccine Locator. Those who need help can call the COVID-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-525-0127, then press #. Language assistance is available.
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