CNRNW COVID-19 All Hands Update 60

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Northwest Navy Family COVID-19 All Hands Message #60 STATUS UPDATE:

COVID-19 cases have risen in many areas of the country in recent weeks, including the Northwest. Vaccinations continue while communities across the country are still seeing new positive COVID-19 cases each week. Protective measures remain in effect across Navy Region Northwest installations to continue limiting the spread of the virus among Navy personnel and families. All Northwest Navy installations currently remain in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo (B).

Northwest Navy Installation Commanding Officers (COs) continue to assess their local operating environment and make decisions to mitigate risk to the health and safety of Navy personnel and to the Navy’s ability to continue performing mission essential operations. Northwest Navy Family members should monitor their respective installation websites and social media pages for the latest base-specific updates on services and activities.

Vaccination efforts across the region continue, more communities have reopened public spaces and businesses to more activities. Navy personnel should be aware that the Navy’s measures might continue to differ from state or county guidelines. It is essential that all personnel take personal responsibility to continue limiting the spread of the disease. Everyone must remain vigilant in their individual protective behaviors both on and off base, including maintaining physical distancing, using face coverings, maintaining good hygiene, conducting medical screening and regular cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.

Current Numbers:

Update #60 includes the following:

  1. CDC says Johnson & Johnson vaccine can resume
  2. CDC updates Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
  3. Full doses of vaccine 94% effective against hospitalization
  4. Local COVID-19 vaccination: Pfizer and Moderna, more people eligible, mass vaccinations
  5. More vaccine resources: Veterans Affairs, Madigan, retail pharmacies and Washington state
  6. All Northwest Navy installations in HPCON B
  7. Frequently Asked Questions about SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
  8. Vaccine: Important to protecting people and ending the pandemic, and what to expect
  9. CDC practical tips, web links to reference sites, and general information for Navy employees

CDC says Johnson & Johnson vaccine can resume

Following a thorough safety review, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted and use of the vaccine should resume. Dept. of Defense sites will begin a controlled resumption of the Janssen vaccine.

Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for those 18 years and older by the FDA and CDC.

For additional information regarding the Janssen vaccine, visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/janssen/index.html and https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/janssen/janssen-faqs.html.

CDC updates Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated recommendations for full vaccinated people. In this guidance, full vaccinated individuals can safely start doing more things because they are at less risk of contracting the disease.

CDC states that when choosing safer activities, people should consider how COVID-19 is spreading in their community, the number of people participating in the activity and the location. Outdoor activities are found to be safer than indoor activities.

They created a chart to help people better understand what activities are safer and provide additional guidance regarding masks for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals based on type of activity.

Keep in mind that this CDC chart and recommendations generally applies to activities and locations off Navy property.  On-base measures may remain different from those of our surrounding communities.

CDC Vaccinated vs Unvaccinated Safer Activities and Masking Guidance Chart – APRIL 2021Download

Find the full interim guidance from the CDC for fully vaccinated people at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html.

Find more information to help you choose safer activities at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/participate-in-activities.html.

Full doses of vaccine 94% effective against hospitalization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their assessment Apr. 28 that found that fully vaccinated adults 65 and older are 94% less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than people of the same age who were not vaccinated. This assessment looked at the two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) authorized and recommended in the U.S.  These are the first real-world findings in the U.S. and they confirm clinical trial data that shows mRNA vaccines prevent severe COVID-19 illness. That same assessment showed that receiving only one mRNA shot only provided 64% protection. The second dose improved the effectiveness up to 94%. Read more about this assessment at: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0428-vaccinated-adults-less-hospitalized.html.

Local COVID-19 vaccination: Pfizer and Moderna, more people eligible, mass vaccinations

Military medical professionals continue to administer doses of FDA-approved SARS-CoV-2 vaccines to personnel around the world, including here in the Northwest, in accordance with the Dept. of Defense’s phased plan. Navy medical treatment facilities (MTF) have opened up vaccination to a wider range of individuals and some have begun holding mass vaccination events. 

Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) and Branch Health Clinic Everett:

NHB, including the Everett clinic, is administering the COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible beneficiaries 16 and over for the Pfizer vaccine and 18 and over for the Moderna vaccine. All vaccination opportunities, including mass vaccination evolutions being held, require patients to make an appointment. Due to supply and demand issues, NHB is only scheduling appointments one week out.

Starting April 26, 2021, Naval Hospital Bremerton is transitioning to the Pfizer vaccine.  This vaccine is available to all eligible TRICARE beneficiaries 16 years of age or older.

Those who received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine can still get their second doses at NHB. NHB has sufficient Moderna vaccine supply to administer needed second doses.

Pfizer vaccinations will take place at the Sam Adams Brewery establishment on Naval Base Kitsap – Bremerton.  Pfizer dose appointments can be made online at:  https://informatics-stage.health.mil/PSNSCOVIDApp/COVID.aspx 

Follow up vaccinations with Moderna will take place at Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor Olympic Lanes Bowling Alley by appointment only. Patients can make their vaccine appointment at: https://informatics-stage.health.mil/Bremerton1COVIDApp/  

Patients can also make an appointment by calling the Puget Sound Military Appointment Center at 1-800-404-4506 from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Naval Health Clinic Everett will continue to use Moderna.  To schedule at Everett, please visit https://informatics-stage.health.mil/EverettCOVIDApp/

Keep an eye on NHB’s social media and website to find date and location of vaccination opportunities as well as any other vaccination updates.

Patients can also make an appointment by phone by calling the Puget Sound Military Appointment Center at 1-800-404-4506 from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Find the latest NHB information at https://bremerton.tricare.mil/Patient-Resources/-COVID-19-Vaccine or https://www.facebook.com/navalhospitalbremerton.

Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor (NHCOH):

NHCOH is providing the COVID-19 vaccine to TRICARE beneficiaries, age 18 years and older. Vaccination appointments are only for military retirees, family members of active duty and family members of retirees.  Active Duty members are not eligible to book a vaccine appointment and will be scheduled for a vaccination by their command.

Eligible individuals can schedule an appointment online at NHCOH Vaccine Clinic website (https://informatics-stage.health.mil/OakHarborCOVIDApp/) or by phone by calling the Puget Sound Military Appointing Center at 1-800-404-4506.

Find the latest NHCOH information at https://oakharbor.tricare.mil/Patient-Resources/COVID-Vaccine or https://www.facebook.com/NavalHealthClinicOakHarbor.

Getting the vaccine is voluntary, but all DoD personnel are encouraged to get it to protect their health, their families and their community.

If not done so already, military and civilian personnel should discuss the vaccine with their supervisor/chain of command to learn which phase they are in. Commands will provide more information about vaccine scheduling with personnel as plans and schedules are solidified.

Vaccines will be offered to more personnel and beneficiaries as more vaccine becomes available and after prioritized groups and individuals have been vaccinated.

Regardless of vaccination status, personnel should continue to follow directions and guidance from their chain of command regarding protective measures.

Personnel that have not yet received their first shot may also want to familiarize themselves ahead of time with certain relevant documents, including Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) fact sheets for each FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine and the DHA Form 207 COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Immunization Documentation.

The EUA fact sheets and DHA Form 207 can be found on Military Health System’s website at https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/Immunization-Healthcare/IHD-COVID-19-Vaccine-Resource-Center-for-Health-Care-Personnel#Forms. (Note: To view or download DHA Form 207 requires Common Access Card authentication.)

More Vaccine Resources: Veterans Affairs, Madigan, Retail Pharmacies and Washington State

For those eligible and able to get vaccinated outside of Navy Medical Treatment Facilities, there are other vaccination options available. 

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs

In late March 2021, Congress passed a new law that allows the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer COVID-19 vaccines to more Veterans and some spouses and caregivers of Veterans. The expanded authority depends on readily available COVID-19 vaccine supply and requires VA to continue to prioritize vaccinations and healthcare delivery for Veterans enrolled in VA care. The VA currently has a limited amount of vaccine doses but are working to determine how quickly they can begin administering vaccines to these other groups.

VA Puget Sound Health Care System vaccination sites include Seattle, American Lake, Silverdale and Mount Vernon. Vaccinations are by appointment only. Eligible Veterans can call (206) 716-5716 to schedule a vaccination or contact their primary care team. Their COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline (recorded message) is updated daily with current vaccine scheduling information: (206) 277-4040.

Find more local Puget Sound area vaccine information from the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System website at https://www.pugetsound.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp.

Veterans with general questions about COVID-19 or vaccination should call 1-800-myVA411 (1-800-698-2411) and press 8 for COVID information, or visit www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/. The VA also has answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19 at https://www.va.gov/coronavirus-veteran-frequently-asked-questions/.

Madigan Army Medical Center

Madigan Army Medical Center continues to vaccinate patients and beneficiaries. Starting April 12, Madigan will vaccinate all enrolled patients and other Tricare eligible beneficiaries 16 years of age or older on Joint Base Lewis-McChord at the McChord Field Drive Thru Site. Those who previously had a 2nd dose vaccination appointment scheduled at American Lake Conference Center prior to their announcement on April 5 will still receive their second dose at American Lake and there is no need to reschedule.

To get the vaccine, patients must make an appointment by calling the Puget Sound Military Appointment Center at 1-800-404-4506 from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, or by visiting the link to Madigan’s online COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduler at https://go.usa.gov/xHc4t.

Individuals can keep an eye on Madigan’s website at https://madigan.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Preventive-Care/COVID-19-Vaccine or call the dedicated COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 253-968-4744 for the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine availability and other updated information.

Retail Pharmacies

The federal government launched the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination. It is a collaboration between the federal government, states and territories, and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination across the United States. This program is one component of the Federal government’s strategy to expand access to vaccines for the American public.

The program is being implemented incrementally based on the available vaccine supply, with select retail pharmacy locations providing COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals. As vaccine availability increases over time, the program will expand

Individuals eligible to receive the vaccine through non-Navy/non-military medical facilities can check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website to find out more and learn which retail pharmacies may be participating in each state:  https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/retail-pharmacy-program/index.html

Pharmacies participating in the program may include TRICARE network pharmacies and non-network pharmacies. The availability of the vaccine may vary by location. TRICARE says that beneficiaries will eventually be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine through the following means:

  • Local military hospital or clinic
  • Local or state health department COVID-19 vaccination sites
  • Civilian medical provider
  • Pharmacies participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program

TRICARE says there is no cost-share if the vaccine is received at a TRICARE network pharmacy and there is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine itself if received at a non-network pharmacy.

Find out more from TRICARE about the vaccine at https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/BenefitUpdates/Archives/02_18_2021_More_Options_Get_COVID19_Vaccine.

Washington State and Counties

Washington (WA) State has online resources to help people find a COVID-19 vaccination facility near them. Right now in WA State, facilities are administering vaccines to those eligible for the vaccine in the state’s current phase. States’ vaccination plan phases and tiers may be slightly different than the phases used by the Dept. of Defense in its vaccination plan.

Those eligible to receive the vaccine through non-Navy/non-military means can access the WA State Phase Finder web tool and view the list of locations administering the vaccine online at https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Immunization/VaccineLocations.  The state cautions that the listed facilities may not always have vaccine in stock as inventory varies daily.

Washington county public health departments are also providing local resources for COVID-19 vaccination within the respective counties:

Kitsap County: https://kitsappublichealth.org/CommunityHealth/CoronaVirus_Vaccine.php or call 360-728-2219

Island County:  https://www.islandcountywa.gov/Health/Pages/Covid-Vaccine.aspx

Snohomish County:  https://snohomish-county-coronavirus-response-snoco-gis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19-vaccine or call 425-339-5278.

Jefferson County:  https://jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/1529/COVID-19-Vaccine

All Northwest Navy Installations in HPCON B:

Naval Base Kitsap, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Naval Station Everett and Naval Magazine Indian Island remain in HPCON B.  Installation leaders continue to monitor the situation on and around their installation and maintain plans to adjust measures to protective measures when necessary to protect the health and safety of Northwest Navy personnel.

All Navy personnel should comply with guidance provided by their Installation Commanding Officers regarding on-base service and facilities. Please continue to monitor the following installation and Fleet & Family Readiness Facebook pages for the latest COVID-19 information:

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island:

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NASWhidbeyIsland

Website: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/installations/nas_whidbey_island/about/faqs.html

NavyLife NAS Whidbey Island Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WhidbeyFFR

Naval Base Kitsap:

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kitsapnavy

NavyLife Naval Base Kitsap Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KitsapFFR

Naval Station Everett:

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NavalStationEverett

NavyLife Naval Station Everett Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EverettFFR

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness Program:

Website: https://www.navylifepnw.com

HPCON B measures in place at an installation applies to all service members, civilian employees and contractors. At a minimum, all personnel and commands should continue to follow health protection measures in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dept. of Defense/Dept. of the Navy and state guidelines, including:

  • All individuals performing official Dept. of the Navy/Dept. of Defense duties from any location other than the individual’s home must wear masks or cloth face coverings and practice physical distancing of at least six feet in accordance with the most current CDC guidelines.
  • Personnel must wear masks/cloth face coverings in accordance with current CDC, DoD and Navy guidelines. Masks must be worn at all times while on military installations except:
    • When an individual is alone in an office with floor-to-ceiling walls with a closed door;
    • For brief periods of time when eating and drinking while maintaining physical distancing in accordance with CDC guidelines and instructions from commanders and supervisors;
    • When the mask is required to be lowered briefly for identification or security purposes;
    • When necessary to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability;
    • When necessary to reasonably accommodate participation in a religious service;
    • When underlying health conditions exist that prohibit mask wearing, and the individual is in possession of medical documentation from a military or licensed civilian healthcare provider outlining the condition and the restriction it places on the mask wearing;
    • When outdoors, including for physical fitness, and appropriate physical distancing can be maintained in accordance with CDC guidance;
    • When clear or unrestricted visualization of verbal communication is required for safe and effective operations (e.g. Air Traffic Control, Emergency Dispatch, Police/Fire/Emergency Services;
    • Children under the age of two and anyone who is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance;
    • Personnel conducting training in which mask wearing is not feasible, such as swim qualification, amphibious, or aquatic training events; or where mask wearing impedes safety, such as live-fire, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), or other high-risk training events where masks create a hazard;
    • Individuals alone (or with members of their household) in their housing, barracks room, private outdoor space, or personally owned vehicle;
    • Personnel operating machinery, tools and/or other items during the use of which a mask would present a safety hazard.
    • (CNRNW only) In Navy fitness centers while actively engaged in cardio activity; masks will be required at all other times in fitness centers.
    • (CNRNW only) For Child and Youth Program-enrolled children ages 5 and below at Child Development Centers (CDC) and Child Development Homes (CDH).
  • Personnel and commands must maintain strict good hygiene measures such as refraining from handshaking, regularly and thoroughly washing hands, and regular cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces.
  • Maintain no-touch ID/credential scanning at all entry control points. Personnel will be required to present both sides of their ID/credential and hold for screening by the guard.
    • Limit business and social gatherings. Essential operations and training are not limited in size, but must maintain social distancing and use of cloth face coverings.
    • Commands should continue allowing telework for employees and using virtual meeting options instead of in-person meetings.
    • Personnel and commands must maintain strict good hygiene measures such as refraining from handshaking, regularly and thoroughly washing hands, and regular cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces.
    • Commands should continue conducting enhanced medical screening for all operational units and headquarters buildings at the commander’s discretion.
    • Personnel should avoid non-essential travel and minimize stops outside of work and home. Personnel should check travel advisories and utilize the NRNW Travel Planner Tools to help them make informed decisions for work or personal travel. The planning tools can be found online at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/om/COVID-19.html. Personnel should continue discussing pre- and post-travel decisions with their supervisor.
  • Commands should direct that all personnel considering travel to check travel advisories and use the NRNW COVID-19 Travel Planner Tools help in making travel plans, or helping in modifying, cancelling or postponing the travel based on COVID-19 risks associated with travel locations, planned activities and modes of transportation.
  • Personnel should continue to stay home if they are feeling ill, self-isolate as best possible and notify their supervisor. Personnel requiring medical attention should call their medical care provider. Commands should ensure personnel exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19 are isolated or quarantined in accordance with CDC and DoD guidance.
  • Installation visitor control centers (VCC) continue screening all personnel seeking installation access using the most current COVID-19 health questionnaire, which can be found at the bottom of this update. VCCs continue the use of electronic means to the maximum extent possible to grant installation access and discontinued waiting room use when physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Commands and service members should maintain appropriate health protection condition measures both on and off installations, even when those restrictions or measures are more stringent than those placed upon the general public. DoD civilian employees, military families and contractors are strongly encouraged to comply with this guidance to minimize risk to personnel and the greater Navy Family.

Personnel unsure of how these changes will affect their work schedule or specific duty location and procedures should contact their supervisor and work through their chain of command for clarification.

Frequently Asked Questions about SARS-CoV-2 vaccines:

Coordination continues for the administering of FDA-approved SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to Northwest Navy personnel who choose to get it. Many common questions have been answered by experts and that information is available online. Personnel with other questions not listed on the following websites can discuss further with their supervisor or healthcare provider.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination program can be found online at the following websites. These websites are updated regularly as more information becomes available.

Military Health System’s (MHS) website:  https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Combat-Support/Public-Health/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccine-Efforts/Getting-the-COVID-19-Vaccine

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Vaccine FAQs site:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html

Vaccine: Important to protecting people and ending the pandemic, and what to expect:

Everyone is encouraged to get the vaccine.

Receiving the vaccine is currently voluntary, but all personnel are encouraged to get the vaccine when they are able to do so. The SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, has disrupted life in the United States. The shortest path to restoring normal operations, and protecting Navy service members, civilians and dependents is to efficiently vaccinate a large portion of the force.

Protective measures and behaviors still needed.

Even with the vaccine being administered, experts say it could be months before there’s any noticeable change in the number of cases of COVID-19 across the country.

Because of this, in the meantime, everyone should continue to follow public health guidance and practice the same protective behaviors such as wearing a face covering, physical distancing, avoiding crowds and gatherings, thoroughly washing and sanitizing hands, and regularly cleaning and disinfecting frequently- touched surfaces.

The CDC says that while experts learn more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide under real-life conditions, it will be important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to us to help stop this pandemic.

The vaccine is safe.

U.S. government and medical experts say that the vaccines authorized for emergency use by the FDA are safe. The approved vaccines were thoroughly tested through multiple rounds of clinical trials and the results were validated. The tests indicated that the vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19.

The vaccine itself does not pose a threat to family members or others around the recipient once administered. Vaccine recipients will not get COVID-19 from the vaccine. The vaccines use inactivated virus, parts of the virus, or a gene from the virus. None of these can cause COVID-19.

Some side effects are normal.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states as with most vaccines, some people may experience some side effects, which are normal signs that their body is building protection against the virus. The common side effects include mild pain and swelling in the arm where the shot was administered, and fever, chills, tiredness and headaches. The side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine may feel like the flu and could affect one’s ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. If a person’s condition worsens or is still present after a few days, they should contact their doctor or healthcare provider.

Additional information about what to expect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine, including common side effects and helpful tips, visit the CDC’s website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html.

For information about U.S. COVID-19 vaccine planning, how the vaccines work, vaccine safety, and more, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html.

CDC Practical Tips:

There are simple things the CDC recommends people continue to do to reduce risk of infection and prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include:

  • Avoid close contact with sick people; maintain physical distance of at least six feet outside of your home
    • Do not gather in groups and do not go out in public if you are sick, unless seeking medical attention
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds; use sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
    • Cover coughs and sneezes, and discard used tissues in the trash and wash your hands immediately after
    • Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others
    • Clean frequently touched surfaces


INFORMATION RESOURCES


NAVY REGION NORTHWEST EMPLOYEES

Our work continues with health and safety protective measures in place. Unless you are told otherwise by your supervisor, please continue with your same actions, including teleworking when possible and maintaining physical distancing and wearing of face coverings. Please discuss with your supervisor if you need clarification on your work situation or if you have questions about which Navy vaccination phase you may be in and when the vaccinations are planned.

Personnel required to physically report to work are to conduct self-screening using the questionnaire below and report to their supervisor prior to entering the base and reporting to work. Employees working from home are asked to also continue to monitor their own health for any signs of illness and keep their supervisor informed if their status changes. If you are sick, you should stay home, try to distance from others in your household as best you can, and contact your health care provider as needed.


INSTALLATIONS AND COMMANDS

Northwest Navy Installations and Commands will continue to communicate additional, specific guidance and efforts with their people through their respective communication channels.

FUTURE UPDATES

Monitor news resources and public health updates regularly to stay informed. Navy Region Northwest will continue to provide Navy-specific updates for the Navy family at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/om/COVID-19.html. This Northwest Navy information “hub” will include status updates, handy information flyers for printing and posting, and links to additional information and resources from our public health partners.

Download PDF version of COVID-19 update #60 below:

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CDC guidance on choosing safer activities and wearing masks for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people for activities and locations off Navy property.

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