COVID-19 update from the Kitsap EOC - April 28, 2021

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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. April 28

4/28/2021 UPDATE: Kitsap Public Health District reported one new COVID-19-related death on April 28. With the addition of this case, 105 COVID-19-associated deaths have been reported in the county to date.

Now is the time to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone 16 and older is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 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.

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

¿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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Weekly Outlook from Kitsap Public Health

Kitsap Public Health's Weekly Outlook newsletter is now available. View the full report here or download a printable PDF to share with others.

COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly in our county, with dozens of new cases reported daily. As cases increase, Kitsap County is at risk of being moved back to Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan

Here are some key numbers to know:

  • As of April 26, 45% of Kitsap residents 16 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 35% are fully vaccinated.
  • 273 COVID-19 cases were reported in our county in the most recent week with full data available (April 11 - April 17): 3 cases in Bainbridge, 71 in Bremerton, 57 in Central Kitsap, 31 in North Kitsap, 111 in South Kitsap. 
  • Kitsap County's rate of cases per 100,000 population over 14 days — a key metric in state reopening plans — has risen over 200. COVID-19 continues to spread in every area of our county. 
  • 105 COVID-19-associated deaths have been reported in Kitsap to date.

Find more local COVID-19 data at kcowa.us/covid19data

 

epi curve 4/28/21

COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly, putting Kitsap County at risk of being moved back to Phase 2.

 

Blood donations critically needed

Blood donation centers in Washington state have an emergency need for blood donations. Your donation in the days and weeks ahead is critical for medical providers to continue their life-saving work. 

Schedule an appointment with Bloodworks Northwest online or call 800-398-7888. There is no waiting period to donate if you have been vaccinated against COVID-19. For more vaccine guidance, visit bloodworksnw.org/coronavirus.

To meet community needs and keep everyone safe, Bloodworks Northwest has shifted from welcoming walk-ins to scheduled appointments only at all Bloodworks Centers and Pop-Up locations. Additionally, donation centers no longer permit visitors and children under age 16 on-site. Donors are also required to wear their own masks for everyone’s safety. These measures ensure social distancing and a safe, controlled experience for all donors and staff.

Blood donation remains an essential action. Thank you for helping keep the blood supply strong! #KitsapResponds

 

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Nonprofit Community Recovery grants available

The Washington State Department of Commerce is partnering with ArtsFund to administer over $10 million in Nonprofit Community Recovery (NCR) grants. Organizations that are led by and/or serve under-resourced communities, culturally diverse populations, and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Grants range from $2,500 to $25,000. Awards must be used to cover expenses between March 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021, due to financial hardship incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will be awarded as unrestricted grants but cannot be used to cover expenses previously covered by other COVID-19 related public or private funding sources including Paycheck Protection Program funds.

The grants program will be centered on arts, cultural, science, and heritage organizations. Grants will also be awarded to nonprofit neighborhood organizations, sports and recreation organizations, and veterans organizations.

To review all eligibility requirements, click here. Click here to be notified of application opening on May 10. Register here for an info session on May 11 at 2:00 p.m. Final deadline for applications is May 24, 2021. 

 

Fight the spread of COVID-19

We need to use all the tools available to us to bring the COVID-19 pandemic to an end:

  • Get a COVID-19 vaccine if you haven't yet. Go to covidvaccinewa.org or call 1-800-525-0127 for information. Kitsap Public Health has appointments available at kphd.timetap.com.
  • Wear a mask when you are around people you don't live with. 
  • Keep at least 6 feet of space between you and people you don't live with. 
  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Stay home if you feel sick. 
  • Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been around someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Go to kcowa.us/covidtesting.

 

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