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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. May 24
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. Test sites will close for Memorial Day on May 31.
¿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
COVID-19 vaccine appointments available
COVID-19 vaccination appointments are now widely available in our county. Everyone 12 or older is eligible. Book your appointment today or simply stop by a clinic during its hours of operation. Kitsap Public Health has the following clinics this week:
- Poulsbo drive-through clinic (ages 18+), Olympic College Poulsbo, Tuesday, May 25 (drive-up hours 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
- Port Orchard clinic, Christian Life Center, Wednesday, May 26 (walk-up hours 1 to 3 p.m.)
- East Bremerton clinic, St. Michael (former Harrison) hospital, Thursday, May 27 (walk-up hours 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.)
Find more local vaccination opportunities at vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov
Updated L&I guidance for workplaces
Updated state COVID-19 workplace safety and health guidance released on May 21 by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will help employers adapt masking policies to meet new CDC guidelines adopted by Governor Jay Inslee.
The updated guidance details steps employers must take to continue keeping workers safe during COVID-19, while allowing for fully vaccinated workers in many sectors to remove their masks.
See the L&I news release for more details or download a PDF fact sheet with a summary of changes.
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Keep track of your COVID-19 vaccination record
Once you are vaccinated, is important to keep track of your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. It is an official record that may be needed for travel, event access, or possibly booster doses down the road. Some businesses and organizations are also offering incentives for those who provide proof of vaccination.
If you misplaced your card, you can get official, verified proof of vaccination by signing up for MyIR, which is Washington's free immunization records website. Getting verification through this website will take some time, so please visit the website and get your certification before you leave home to allow yourself time to work through the process. Those with questions can call the Washington State Office of Immunization and Child Profile at 360-236-3595.
Got COVID-19 vaccine questions? Get answers!
How can you help a loved one who’s hesitant to get the vaccine? Where does Washington go from here? Washington’s leading experts are here to go beyond the headlines and bring you scientific facts.
Join some of Washington state healthcare leaders - Dr. Ben Danielson (UW Medicine), Dr. Gretchen LaSalle (American Academy of Family Physicians), and Dr. Larry Corey (Fred Hutch) as they discuss the future and reflect on our progress at the Washington State Department of Health's free webinar on Thursday, May 27 at 5 p.m.
This live conversation with physicians and officials will address the “most-asked” vaccine questions and myths spreading in Washington - while addressing the path forward. Register and submit your questions here.
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