Submitted by San Juan County.
Since the last update on Friday, Jan. 7, there have been 93 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. The current total case count is now 750.
LOPEZ ISLAND
There are 11 new cases on Lopez Island since the last update. There are 16 positive cases under active monitoring on Lopez Island.
ORCAS ISLAND
There are 38 new cases on Orcas Island since the last update. There are 31 positive cases under active monitoring on Orcas Island.
SAN JUAN ISLAND
There are 39 new cases on San Juan Island since the last update. There are 45 positive cases under active monitoring on San Juan Island.
OUTER ISLANDS
There are 3 new cases on outer islands since the last update. There are 0 positive cases under active monitoring on the outer islands.
NEED TO KNOW
Vaccinations are still the best method of preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19. San Juan County will be having mass clinics January 21-23 and there are still appointments available. Sign up for an appointment at: https://www.sanjuanco.com/1737/COVID-Vaccine-Info. First and second doses are available for everyone ages 5+ and boosters are available for everyone eligible ages 12+. Pfizer and Moderna appointments are available.
Test positive from an over-the-counter test? SJC now has an online submission portal. Go to https://www.sanjuanco.com/1668/2019-Novel-Coronavirus. If you cannot submit your positive results online, leave a voicemail message at 360-370-7500.
Note that high case volume is preventing the Health Department team from performing standard case investigations. Please review this document carefully (https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/24973/Test-Positive-Steps-011122) to ensure that you are taking all precautions and doing all you can to minimize community spread.
Testing supplies are limited. The whole country is experiencing this frustration. Until more supplies shake loose, we must act with extra caution. If you feel sick, stay home. Limit gatherings outside of your household. Mask up. Stay safe.
