COVID-19

COVID-19

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jefferson County, WA

*Last results received 4/6/2020. We are working with Jefferson Healthcare and other labs to provide the test result data. There are cases reported from all areas of East Jefferson County. Everyone should take steps to protect their health and the health of those around them. Last Updated: 4/6/2020 at 4:38 P.M.
Total Positives (confirmed cases)	27
In-County Exposure	18
Presumed Out-of-County Exposure	9
Negative	555
Percent Positive	4.6%
Test Results Pending	8
Total Patients Tested	590
Deaths	0

Sex at Birth	N(%)
Female	11(41%)
Male	16(59%)

Board of County Commissioner Meetings with COVID-19 Updates

Starting Monday, March 16 at 9:45 a.m., Dr. Tom Locke, Public Health Officer for Jefferson County, will be giving regular public updates about COVID-19 during the County Commissioner’s weekly meetings. (If Dr. Locke has a conflict, Public Health will provide the briefing on his behalf). The COVID-19 Updates are live-streamed for viewing on the internet, and also are recorded for on-line viewing on demand anytime thereafter.

To see live or recorded videos of the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting including Dr. Locke’s 9:45 a.m. update, go to www.co.jefferson.wa.us and click on “Videos of Meetings” on the lower left side of the screen. Choose “Streaming Live” or “Recorded.”

Resources & Recommendations

WA State Department of Health: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus
Other counties
- King County: kingcounty.gov/COVID
- Kitsap County: https://kitsappublichealth.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov
For general questions about COVID-19 or Washington State’s response, please call 2-1-1.
Food Worker and Establishment Guidance on COVID-19
Governor Inslee’s Proclamation Concerning Business Closures
https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-13%20Coronavirus%20Restaurants-Bars%20%28tmp%29.pdf

Our Current Recommendations

Do not go to the emergency room unless it is essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you are experiencing symptoms like cough, fever, and other respiratory problems, contact your regular health care provider for advice. In many cases, you will not need to be seen and home self-care will be your best option.
Stay home if you are sick. Children should not be sent to school; adults should not go to work if they are ill.
Practice optimal person hygiene habits, including coughing into tissue or the elbow and avoidance of touching your eyes, nose, or mouth unless your hands are freshly washed or sanitized. Washing your hands before touching and eating food is also important.
Stay away from people who are ill, especially if you are 60 years of age or older or have an underlying health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.
Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Check the Jefferson Public Health Website (Jeffersoncountypublichealth.org), Washington State Department of Health (doh.wa.gov), and Public Health-Seattle King County (kingcounty.gov/COVID) on a daily basis for updates.