||| 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 Feb. 12, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 126 to 129. Two of these new cases are on Lopez Island and the third is on San Juan Island. Note that approximately 9 close contacts of positive cases are currently in active quarantine.
ORCAS ISLAND
There are no new cases on Orcas Island since the last update.
There are no positive cases are under active monitoring on Orcas Island at this time.
LOPEZ ISLAND
There are two new cases on Lopez Island. Both cases are household contacts of a previous positive case.
There are two positive cases being actively monitored on Lopez Island at this time.
SAN JUAN ISLAND
There is one new case on San Juan Island. That case is a household contact of a previous positive case.
There are no positive cases being actively monitored on San Juan Island at this time.
OVERALL PICTURE
Take a look at this article on vaccine eligibility. We know the system is frustrating and at times feels arbitrary, but please do all you can to respect the eligibility guidance before you decide to sign up for a vaccine.
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