KPHD confirms county’s first positive COVID-19 case on Bainbridge 
KPHD confirms county’s first positive COVID-19 case on Bainbridge
https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=631
Please see the public health advisory below from the Kitsap Public Health District regarding confirmation of the county’s first positive COVID-19 case on Bainbridge Island. Read the full advisory here.
March 8, 2020
Kitsap Public Health District was notified Sunday of the first positive COVID-19 test for a Kitsap County resident. COVID-19 is the illness caused by novel coronavirus.
The person who tested positive for COVID-19 is a Bainbridge Island resident in their 60s. The individual is in isolation and receiving care.
The positive test was reported by the University of Washington. The case is classified as a "presumptive positive" until the test can be confirmed by the state public health laboratory.
“Our thoughts are with the affected community member and their family as they cope with this illness,” Kitsap Public Health District Health Officer Dr. Susan Turner said. “We know this news will be concerning to our community. We are asking Kitsap residents to stay calm, stay informed and take steps to protect their health and the health of those around them.”
Full message here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKITSAP/bulletins/27fbefd
Address/Location
City of Bainbridge Island
280 Madison Ave N
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 206-842-7633