Island County is currently in a
modified Phase 3 of the "Safe Start" Plan
At the end of July, Governor Inslee increased the restrictions on Phase 3 counties in the "Safe Start"
phased approach to social gatherings of no more than 10 people, with additional restrictions to businesses, family entertainment centers, weddings and funerals.
Current Guidance and safety criteria for reopening can be found on the "COVID-19 Reopening Guidance" webpage.
Avoid non-essential travel to reduce the risk of further COVID-19 spread. If you must travel, research your destination before departure to assess COVID-19 exposure risk and plan for appropriate precautions. See the table below to review key metrics used to determine county readiness to move between phases. This image has been pulled directly from the WA State Phase and Risk Assessment Dashboard and will be updated periodically. Please click the image below to access most up-to-date data available on the source webpage.
Last Updated: September 25, 2020 at 4:18 pm
WA Department of Health (DOH) COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Visit the COVID-19 Data Dashboard above to review outbreak progression within our community over time. This link
(click the image) includes information regarding COVID-19 confirmed cases, hospitalizations, deaths, testing, and demographics within Island County. NOTE:
Click here to see the July 31 DOH statement regarding data delays.
COVID-19 Case Counts are updated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
COVID-19 in Island County
|
Whidbey
|
Camano
|
Total
|
Positive
(confirmed) |
251
|
64
|
315
|
Deaths
|
10
|
2
|
12
|
Last Updated: September 25, 2020 at 4:06 pm
*Island County counts on this page may differ from WA State Department of Health (DOH) publicized counts due to direct access to the reporting system at the county level.
NOTE: Following individual case investigations, case counts may shift due to reassignment to other counties.
Island County COVID-19 data includes Navy cases.
The majority of the confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in Island County have recovered or are recovering at home. A small number have been hospitalized. Of those hospitalized, some have recovered, some are still in the hospital, and a few have resulted in fatalities. Not everyone who is infected with COVID-19 have symptoms or are tested. Most individuals who are infected have few or mild symptoms.
Island County COVID-19 Case Count By Location
Location
|
Positives
|
Deaths
|
Camano Island
|
64
|
1
|
Clinton
|
10
|
|
Coupeville
|
91
|
8
|
Freeland
|
11
|
|
Greenbank
|
≤5 |
|
Langley
|
11
|
|
Oak Harbor
|
126
|
2
|
Total
|
315
|
12
|
LTCF**
|
81
|
10
|
**LTCF – Long Term Care Facility. Not all cases are within city limits and totals may include nearby unincorporated Island County. For more details on data, please see the monthly epidemiological report available
HERE.
Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Performance Metrics
Goal
|
Performance Metric
|
|
08.23.20-08.29.20
|
08.30.20-09.05.20
|
90%
|
#1
|
Percentage of daily cases reached by phone within 24 hours
|
42%
|
83%
|
80%
|
#2
|
Percentage of daily contacts reached by phone or in person
|
N/A
|
100%
|
80%
|
#3
|
Percentage of cases contacted daily
|
61%
|
48%
|
80%
|
#4
|
Percentage of contacts contacted daily
|
100%
|
100%
|
Last Updated: September 11, 2020 at 11:14 pm
Safe Start Reopening Guidance
Island County is currently in Phase III of Governor Inslee's Safe Start reopening plan. Guidance and safety criteria for reopening can be found on the "Safe Start" webpage.
COVID-19 Data Resources
The following links provide reliable information related to COVID-19 transmission throughout Island County and Washington State.
What to Do If You Are Ill
If you are ill with fever and a cough or shortness of breath, stay home. If you are unsure of how to care for yourself or are concerned about your condition, call your health care provider for advice. If you feel you need to visit your doctor, call them first. Keep yourself separated from other people and animals in your home. Cover your coughs and sneezes and wash your hands often.
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Additional Resources
For the General Public
For Schools
For Workplaces and Employers
For Health Care Professionals
For Senior Centers
The Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington State, how the virus is spread, and what to do if you have symptoms, please call
1.800.525.0127 and press #.
Additional Updates are available from the Federal CDC and Washington Dept. of Health
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