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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. May 17
Kitsap Public Health District no longer updates its daily COVID-19 Surveillance Report on weekends. New cases from Friday through Sunday (May 14-16) are included with cases from today in New Positive Cases in the graphic below.
Now is the time to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Visit Kitsap County Public Health at kcowa.us/vaccine and 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.
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Have symptoms? Get tested, even if you've been vaccinated against COVID-19
Testing remains an important tool in fighting the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that anyone with any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 get tested, regardless of vaccination status or prior infection. See the current CDC guidelines on who should get tested.
The Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center continues to offer drive-through community COVID-19 testing sites. Testing is available regardless of health insurance status. Book an appointment at kcowa.us/covidtesting. Test sites will be closed on May 31 for the Memorial Day holiday.
You may also make an appointment through your medical provider or visit www.doh.wa.gov/testing to find a location in your area.
Kitsap Public Health offering walk-up and pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics
COVID-19 vaccination appointments are now widely available in our county. Everyone 12 or older is eligible. Book your appointment today or stop by a clinic!
Kitsap Public Health is operating clinics at the following locations:
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Bremerton WALK IN CLINIC: St. Michael Medical Center Bremerton (the old hospital), 2520 Cherry Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98310
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Port Orchard WALK IN CLINIC: Christian Life Center, 1780 Lincoln Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
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Poulsbo DRIVE THROUGH CLINIC: Olympic College Poulsbo (back half of the large staff/student parking lot) 1000 NW Olympic College Way, Poulsbo, WA 98370
In addition, a special pop-up clinic will be held at Crane's Castle Brewing on Thursday, May 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. This clinic will have the Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and older.
Appointments are no longer required at any Kitsap Public Health clinics. Find detailed clinic information at kcowa.us/vaccine. For a full list of vaccine providers in your area, go to vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov.
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COVID-19 reopening guidance updates
On May 13, Governor Inslee announced the following updated guidance related to the Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery plan. See a full list of reopening guidance on the governor's website.
For additional industry-specific safety practices, including those for Farm and Agricultural Workers, Food Workers and Establishments, schools, healthcare providers, and others, please visit the Department of Health’s Resources and Recommendations Page.
FCC program connects consumers to internet access during COVID-19
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program, a temporary program that helps families and households who are struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This program provides a discount up to $75/month on monthly high-speed internet bills for qualifying low-income households and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer. Learn more about who qualifies and how to apply.
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