||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN for DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT |||
Note: Current positive case numbers are available online at the County Case Data Dashboard. As indicated on that page, these numbers are only updated after case confirmation is complete, usually daily. It is possible that other information sources in community may be quicker to report on new cases, but ensuring privacy and accuracy is critical for this official information source.
Since the last update on Friday May 7, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 179 to 180. Note that there are four close contacts of positive cases currently in active quarantine.
SHAW ISLAND
There are no new cases on Shaw Island since the last update. There are no confirmed positive cases under active monitoring on Shaw Island at this time.
ORCAS ISLAND
There are no new cases on Orcas Island since the last update. There are no confirmed positive cases under active monitoring on Orcas Island at this time.
LOPEZ ISLAND
There are no new cases on Lopez Island since the last update. There are no confirmed positive cases under active monitoring on Lopez Island at this time.
SAN JUAN ISLAND
There is one new case on San Juan Island since the last update. The following details are known about this case:
- This new case is a close contact a previously positive case. Initial transmission source is related to off-island travel.
There are three positive cases under active monitoring on San Juan Island at this time.
OVERALL PICTURE
Kids 12 and over are now eligible for vaccination. The County has scheduled five clinics with the Pfizer vaccine targeted specifically at these kids and their families (though anyone unvaccinated may sign up). Details on these clinics and a number of single shot walk-up clinics for adults are available at: www.sanjuanco.com/1737/COVID-Vaccine-Info. Please note that these clinics will be the very best chance for island kids 12 and older to get vaccinated. There may not be future 12+ clinics held in the islands.
If you are an adult and not vaccinated, now is the time to do so. Safety precautions will be lifting rapidly and risk will increase as well. Details on ongoing clinics available at the link above.
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