COVID-19 update from the Kitsap EOC - April 9, 2021

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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. April 9

UPDATE 4/9/21: Kitsap Public Health District reported one new COVID-19-related death. With the addition of this case, 99 COVID-19-associated deaths have been reported in the county to date.

Community-based COVID-19 drive-thru test sites are available at locations in Bremerton and Poulsbo. To learn more and pre-register, go to kcowa.us/covidtesting.

For 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

 

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Finding COVID-19 vaccine locations in Kitsap County

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and available at no cost. Everyone age 16 and over will be eligible to be vaccinated April 15. To find local vaccine locations in Kitsap County and surrounding areas, go to the Washington State Department of Health's Vaccine Locator.

Simply type in your zip code and you'll see a list of locations throughout the county and beyond. The site indicates whether appointments are available at each location and links to registration websites.

Sign up to receive notifications from Kitsap Public Health when appointments for community vaccine clinics open at kcowa.us/vaccine. For those who may need extra help or don't have access to the Internet, call the state COVID-19 hotline at 800-525-0127 and press # for help in finding vaccine locations and booking appointments or contact Kitsap Public Health at 360-728-2219. Para más información en Español, llama 360-728-2218.

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Supporting your child’s transition back into the classroom

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As children make the trek back to school, it’s important to be mindful of how the transition will affect them. While getting students back into the classroom is certainly progress in reopening our state, and good news for many parents, kids may react in all sorts of ways. Click here for tips on what to expect and how to best support your child while they transition back into the classroom.

Supporting our children as they transition back to school is just one way to develop and support COVID-19 resilience. National Public Health Week offers additional ways to build resilience, protect our families, and make a difference in our communities.

The Olympic Community of Health offers virtual parent support programs and other resources here. For more tips visit this resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

 

Restaurant Revitalization Fund will offer grants

The American Rescue Plan Act establishes a $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund within the U.S. Small Business Administration. The final rules and application are expected in a few weeks. Updated information will be provided in future webinars.  

An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts from its 2019 gross receipts.

Eligible entities include a restaurant, food stand, food truck, food cart, caterer, saloon, inn, tavern, bar, lounge, brewpub, tasting room, taproom, or other licensed facility. Also eligible are beverage alcohol producers where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products, or other similar places of business where the public or patrons assemble for the primary purpose of being served food or drink.

For more information, review the National Restaurant Association policy brief here.

To register for a free Washington SBDC Restaurant Revitalization Fund informational webinar, scheduled for 9-10 a.m. April 14, click here.

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