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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. April 2
4/2/2021 UPDATE: Kitsap Public Health District reported one new COVID-19-associated death on April 2. With the addition of this case, 96 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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COVID-19 cases on the rise in Kitsap County
As we enjoy more sunny days and more opportunities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, it is important to stay focused on the path of recovery. COVID-19 cases are rising in Kitsap, with many recent cases connected to family celebrations and community events.
We made good progress slowing the spread in the weeks leading up to March. At one point the number of cases per 100,000 residents/14 days dipped below 60. Now we are headed in the other direction. We are over 100 cases per 100,000 and cases continue to climb. Plus, hospitalizations have increased. Deaths continue to rise with 49 lives lost in 2021 alone.
Kitsap County is currently in Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery plan. Cases per 100,000 and number of hospitalizations are metrics tracked by the state that determine our reopening phase.
Counties will be individually evaluated every three weeks, with the first evaluation scheduled for April 12. Let's get that trend moving in the right direction. Continue to practice the 3 W's: Wear your mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. And schedule an appointment to be vaccinated as soon as you are eligible.
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Kitsap Public Health offering drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Poulsbo next week
Kitsap Public Health opened 900 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Tuesday through Thursday (April 6-8) at the drive-thru clinic at Olympic College Poulsbo. Advance appointments are required. Register at kphd.timetap.com. These appointments are open to everyone eligible under Phase 1a and Phase 1b, Tiers 1-4.
Kitsap Public Health's Bremerton clinic will only be providing second doses for returning patients next week. Limited appointments are available for Kitsap County community members who received their first dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from another provider but are unable to find an appointment for their recommended second dose. Learn more at kcowa.us/vaccine.
Find more information on COVID-19 vaccines and search for an appointment near you at CovidVaccineWA.org.
Spread the facts about COVID-19 vaccines
Looking for COVID-19 vaccine information to share in your community? Kitsap Public Health created a library of materials to support local outreach: kcowa.us/covid19toolkit
Current fact sheets include:
- COVID-19 Vaccine Facts and Myths
- What to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
- Talking About COVID-19 Vaccines
- How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in English and Spanish
- COVID-19 prevention tips in English and Spanish
Kitsap Public Health will continue to add resources to this toolkit and make materials available for download in additional languages and formats. Thank you for spreading reliable information!
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