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COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 2 p.m. June 4

• Positive tests to date: 8,498
• Deaths to date: 111
• View Kitsap Public Health's COVID-19 surveillance report - Disponible en Español

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.

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. 

Here are some key numbers to know:

• As of June 2, 53% of Kitsap residents 12 and older had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 45% were fully vaccinated. More than 118,000 Kitsap residents have received at least one dose of vaccine.
• 121 COVID-19 cases were reported in our county in the most recent week with full data available (May 16- May 22): 0 cases on Bainbridge, 23 in Bremerton, 28 in Central Kitsap, 27 in North Kitsap, 43 in South Kitsap. 
• COVID-19 continues to spread widely in the county, but the rate of new cases reported has declined since late April. 
• 111 COVID-19-associated deaths have been reported in Kitsap to date.

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

COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Department of Health

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently reached another vaccination milestone. As of May 31, nearly 63% of people 16 and older have received at least one dose and 54% of people in Washington 16 years and older are fully vaccinated. This information can be found on the DOH data dashboard under the vaccinations tab, which is updated three times per week.

Everyone 12 and older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Since eligibility expanded May 13, more than 100,000 12 to 15-year-olds have received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Washington, which is more than 27% of the age group. See the DOH news release for more details. 

For questions about the COVID-19 vaccine reach out to your healthcare provider or visit DOH's Frequently Asked Questions page. Find vaccine near you on the state’s Vaccine Locator website, text your zip code to GETVAX (438829) or VACUNA (822862) to receive addresses of nearby available vaccination sites, or call 833-VAX-HELP. Language assistance is available.

Additionally, the governor announced that some industries with minimal customer or general public interaction will no longer need to follow additional guidance. They will instead only need to follow the COVID-19 workplace health and safety measures established by the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I).

Enjoy summer activities safely

Based on new federal and state guidance, if you are fully vaccinated, you can resume many activities that you did before the pandemic.

Whether or not you are vaccinated, here are some things everyone should continue to slow the spread of COVID-19:

• Avoid crowded indoor events or continue masking in those settings.
• Continue masking in all healthcare settings, schools, public transportation, and any other settings where visitors are still asked to mask. 
• Follow rules set by businesses and organizations.
• Stay home when sick and get tested for COVID-19. Find a testing site at kcowa.us/covid19 or call a local clinic or pharmacy.

Learn more about choosing safe activities to protect yourself and others from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

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