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Announcement: The final edition of the COVID-19 Bulletin will be published March 31.
The COVID-19 Bulletin has provided regular updates for the residents of Kitsap County since the very early days of the pandemic. This publication will be distributed for the final time on Thursday, March 31.
This publication has been produced by the Joint Information Center (JIC) which is part of the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The JIC has supported KPHD and the EOC in its effort to provide the residents of Kitsap County with timely, accurate and helpful information.
Kitsap Public Health District recently announced that as cases decline and pressure on our healthcare eases, they are taking careful steps to wind down emergency response activities and gradually pivot to addressing COVID-19 as an ongoing health risk.
As circulation of this publication comes to an end, readers will still be able to find information on COVID-19 at the KPHD website. Readers are also invited to sign up here for the quarterly newsletter from Kitsap County Emergency Management (select "Emergency Management Information") . Additionally, you are invited to bookmark the KCDEM website for updates and resources and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Thank you subscribing to this publication and for the questions and feedback you have provided over the past two years.
COVID-19 Testing Results Update for Kitsap County as of 11:00 a.m., March 17, 2022
Now is the time to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Visit Kitsap County Public Health at kcowa.us/vaccine and sign up here for vaccine updates from Kitsap Public Health.
¿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
 New COVID-19 testing site launches in South Kitsap
Kitsap Public Health District has partnered with the Washington State Department of Health and Curative in opening a new COVID-19 testing site in South Kitsap earlier this week. Located at Grace Bible Church in Port Orchard, this walk-up testing kiosk will offer molecular (PCR) testing, with results available in 24 to 48 hours.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. You can book an appointment here (appointments are recommended but not required).
This site will help meet a need for testing in South Kitsap, while providing a potential model for offering ongoing access to COVID-19 testing in the community. Kiosks could be added in other areas of the county if demand for testing increases in the future.
Masks are still required on buses and ferries
Ride transit? Keep your masks handy! Masks are still required on Kitsap Transit buses and ferries and all Washington State Ferries even though masks are no longer required in most indoor settings in Washington.
The federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that masks will still be required on public transportation and transportation hubs through April 18. Kitsap Transit continues to provide free masks on our buses and ferries. Read the TSA's press release here.
Also, some work environments also continue to require masks. Washington State Department of Labor and Industry updated its guidance for employers on March 12.
 Blood supplies low in the Pacific Northwest
Blood supplies across the PNW are at emergency levels. If you are feeling healthy, schedule your donation right away! Contact Bloodworks Northwest at: schedule.bloodworksnw.org or 1-800-398-7888 , or the American Red Cross Northwest Region at: redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Supporting those around you
Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide.
Financial assistance with funeral expenses
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided over $2 billion in COVID-19 Funeral Assistance funds to lessen the burden from the death of a loved one. For more information in multiple languages go to: fema.gov/funeral-assistance or call 844-684-6333 Monday - Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time.
FEMA is also launching an outreach campaign to ensure this program reaches eligible families in need. Learn more here.
Additional at-home COVID-19 test kits available
If you already ordered at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government, you are now able to order an additional set of four tests. Go to https://www.covidtests.gov/ or call 1-800-232-0233.
Washington households can also order additional at-home COVID-19 test while supplies last at SayYesCovidHomeTest.org. Washington's test kit portal now allows each household to request up to 2 orders per household every month this program continues.
If you have enough on hand, please defer to those who need to re-stock their supply.
Finding a COVID-19 vaccine provider
No matter where you are in Washington, the Vaccine Locator provided by Washington State Department of Health makes it easy to find and schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. A regularly updated list of COVID-19 vaccine providers in Kitsap County can be found here.
Click here for a fact sheet for children ages 5-11.
Homebound and need a COVID-19 vaccine?
Fill out a secure online form to let us know if you or someone you know is homebound. Your answers will allow us to connect individuals to available County and/or State Mobile Vaccine Teams.
Kitsap Public Health District continues to provide vaccine clinics at Bremerton Saint Michael Medical Center. Vaccinations are now walk-up only. Upcoming clinics can be found here.
Need transportation? If you need transportation assistance to a COVID-19 vaccine site, please call Kitsap Transit's ACCESS service at (360) 479-7272 or (800) 422-2877. To make an appointment for a vaccination, please contact your health-care provider or clinic.
Need help? Call the hotline at 1-833-VAX-HELP (833-829-4357), then press #. Language assistance is available. You can also text your zip code to 438-829 (GET VAX) or 822-862 (VACUNA) for vaccine locations near you.
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at cdc.gov/coronavirus
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