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A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.
News & Advisories
How to protect your health during the rainy season
Whether you love the rain or are already missing summer, it's important to know that storms and floodwater can create health hazards.
Oct 23, 2025
Respiratory Illness Report: Week 42 (10/12/2025 - 10/18/2025)
In week ending October 18, local indicators for COVID-19 continued to decrease toward baseline levels.
Oct 23, 2025
Healthcare Advisory: Be Alert for Mpox
Clade I Mpox Virus Detected in Wastewater; Rise in Cases of Clade II Mpox
Oct 20, 2025
Respiratory Illness Report: Week 41 (10/4/2025-10/11/2025)
In week ending October 11, local indicators for COVID-19 were elevated, but appeared to be dropping. Local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal. Regional laboratory surveillance most frequently detected rhinovirus and COVID-19 among clinical respiratory specimens. 1.0% of emergency department (ED) visits were attributable to COVID-19, fewer than 10 visits were attributable to influenza, and 0 visits were attributable to RSV. Kitsap
Oct 16, 2025
Return-to-work guidance for healthcare personnel with acute viral respiratory infections
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently published interim return-to-work guidance for healthcare personnel.
Oct 16, 2025
Kitsap Public Health Board to consider environmental health fee changes for 2026
Kitsap Public Health District is seeking public comments on proposed updates to its Environmental Health fee schedule for 2026.
Oct 15, 2025
What to know about seasonal vaccines and respiratory illness prevention
Viruses that cause respiratory illnesses (illnesses that affect our lungs and breathing) tend to spread more widely during fall and winter months.
Oct 9, 2025
Respiratory Illness Report: Week 40 (9/28/2025 - 10/4/2025)
In week ending October 4, local indicators for COVID-19 were elevated, but hospitalizations remained low. Local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal.
Oct 9, 2025
Kitsap Public Health Board adopts updated rodent control regulations
The Kitsap Public Health Board adopted proposed changes to rodent control regulations at its Oct. 7 meeting, following a public comment period and public hearing.
Oct 8, 2025
UPDATED: Kitsap Public Health Board seeking applicants for nonelected position
The position is open to public health and healthcare professionals.
Oct 7, 2025
Note: Beach, lake, shellfish, and sewage advisories are displayed for the current calendar year. You can request copies of older advisories.
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