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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. May 12

• Positive tests to date: 7,951
• Deaths to date: 109
• View Kitsap Public Health's COVID-19 surveillance report - Disponible en Español

5/12/2021 UPDATE: COVID-19 vaccination will soon be available for ages 12-15. The Food and Drug Administration authorized use of the Pfizer vaccine for this age group and Washington state is expected to follow suit with a recommendation this week. 

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.

Support local COVID-19 response by taking the Kitsap County community survey!

Help us improve our local response to the COVID-19 pandemic by taking Kitsap Public Health's COVID-19 community survey. This survey will help to better understand how the pandemic has affected life in Kitsap County and gauge local perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines. Participants can enter to win one of six $25 gift cards. 

The survey will be open through May 16. All Kitsap County residents are invited to participate. Responses are anonymous. Take the survey at kcowa.us/survey.

Updated guidance for long-term care and temporary housing

FEMA COVID-19 funeral assistance available

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications for funeral assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses. As of Monday, May 10, the agency has received nearly 174,000 applications, approved more than 2,200 of those applications and distributed more than $15.5 million. See the press release for more details.

Download this printable PDF flyer for eligibility information and how to apply. Applicants may also call 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday. Multilingual services are available. Please note, phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number. Additional information about the assistance and frequently asked questions are available on FEMA.gov.

Spread the facts about COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are new, and it’s normal for people to have questions. The sheer amount of information—and misinformation—about COVID-19 vaccines can be
overwhelming. You can help by listening without judgment. Once you understand your friend or family member’s questions or concern, ask if you can provide some information or share the information sources you trust.

Kitsap Public Health has an online Outreach Toolkit with printable PDF flyers in English, Spanish, and Tagalog that you can use to help educate your loved ones about the COVID-19 vaccines. This is an evolving library of COVID-19 vaccination materials that can be used to support outreach efforts in our community. Have questions or feedback? Looking for a different format? Email pio@kitsappublichealth.org.

Once someone decides to get vaccinated, offer to help them find and book a vaccination appointment. Find more vaccine facts at kcowa.us/vaccine.

Useful Links

• COVID-19 Vaccine Locator
• Kitsap Public Health vaccine updates and information
• Kitsap community-based COVID-19 drive-through testing

• Kitsap County EOC Coronavirus Resource and Information Page

• Kitsap Public Health Coronavirus Information Page

• Kitsap Community Foundation's Kitsap Cares Page

• Kitsap County Services During the Coronavirus Response

• Washington State Coronavirus Response Page