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COVID-19 Topics
Recent Updates
- THANKSGIVING WEEK UPDATES: Kitsap Public Health will not update COVID-19 data reports on Nov. 25 or Nov. 26 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Weekly data dashboards that are typically updated on Thursdays will next be updated on Dec. 2. We will not produce a Weekly Outlook newsletter this week. See our most recent newsletter for additional details. Enjoy your holiday!
- ALL ADULTS ELIGIBLE FOR BOOSTER SHOTS: If you are 18 or older and have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you can get a booster shot to strengthen your immunity. If you received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you must wait at least 6 months after your second shot before getting a booster. If you received Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you must wait at least 2 months after your shot to get a booster. See our vaccine page for a list of local vaccine providers
- GATHER SAFELY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: Don’t let respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and flu spoil your celebrations. We created a fact sheet with tips for gathering more safely. The CDC also posted holiday guidance, including special considerations for people with underlying health conditions and recommendations for travel. The Washington State Department of Health's Safer Gatherings page is another a useful resource.
- VACCINATION OR TEST REQUIRED FOR LARGE EVENTS: Effective Nov. 15, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required to enter most large events in Washington state. This includes outdoor events with more than 10,000 attendees and indoor events with more than 1,000 attendees. You can get a digital vaccination certificate to carry with you. See our testing page for a list of local testing sites.
- HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF MISINFORMATION: Damaging health misinformation is spreading widely through social networks. The U.S. Surgeon General shared a toolkit with tips to help you spot misinformation and address misinformation your community. View the toolkit here.
- PFIZER VACCINE APPROVED FOR CHILDREN 5-11: The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now authorized and recommended for children ages 5-11. We created a new webpage with information about COVID-19 vaccination for children and a list of local vaccine providers.
- REPORTING OVER-THE-COUNTER COVID-19 TESTS: People who test themselves at home and test positive for COVID-19 should report their positive results to public health by calling the Washington State Department of Health COVID hotline (1-800-525-0127) and follow CDC recommendations for isolation or quarantine.
