Where we are on Colorado's COVID dial
Huerfano County: GREEN, March 25 — Las Animas County: BLUE, March 24
As of April 2, ALL Coloradans age 16 and up
are eligible to receive a COVID vaccination.
New Mexico COVID cases at 21
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Monday, March 16, announced additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: A 20-year-old male in Bernalillo County Two 30-year-old females in Bernalillo County An 80-year-old male in Bernalillo County Including the above additional cases, New Mexico has now had
State health department issues public health order closing Colorado bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and casinos– still allowing takeout and delivery
DENVER, March 16, 2020: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a public health order to close bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and casinos to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, effective at 8:00 a.m. on March 17 for the duration of 30 days. The public health order will help the state slow
CDPHE confirms 29 additional new positive cases in Colorado
DENVER, March 16, 2020: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) confirmed 29 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Colorado, based on overnight test results reported through 3 p.m. today. That brings the total number of positive cases to date to 160. The state can confirm completed test results on about 1,216 people
Statewide test results – March 16, 3 p.m.
COVID-19 Test Result OverviewPositive*: 160Total number of people tested at the state lab**: 1216 *Originally we classified cases as “presumptive positive” until they could be re-tested by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC confirmed we no longer need to send positive cases for re-testing because the test they perform is identical to the
CDC/CDPHE recommends no gatherings over 50 people
Guidance as of 3/15/2020 Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events
Statewide test results – March 15, 1:45 p.m.
From the Colorado Departmen of Public Health and Environment: COVID-19 Test Result Overview:Positive*: 131 Total number of people tested at the state lab**: 758 *Originally we classified cases as “presumptive positive” until they could be re-tested by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC confirmed we no longer need to send positive cases for
Take everyday actions to protect yourself and those you love
There are effective ways to reduce the risk to yourself and the people you care about. Frequently and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19
If you think you have been exposed to someone with laboratory confirmed or presumptive positive COVID-19, follow these steps to monitor your health and avoid spreading the disease to others if you get sick. Symptoms COVID-19 is a respiratory illness. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. We expect
Habits change as virus threat nears – From pulpits to public spaces, welcome to the world of ‘non-pharmaceutical intervention’
Published on March 12, 2020 by Mark Craddock The holy water fonts at the entrance to St. Mary Catholic Church in Walsenburg are presently empty. This is a common practice during Lent. The fonts are traditionally re-filled on Easter. This year, they will likely remain dry after the April 12 holiday. Before Saturday’s evening Mass,
Colfax County health organizations have a plan of attack for COVID-19
Published on March 12, 2020 by Todd Brogowski RATON— With the arrival of COVID-19 in the desert southwest, local, county, and federal agencies are taking stock of their readiness for the possibility of a widespread outbreak of the virus. Some healthcare providers have only general plans for responding to COVID-19 (also known as the novel
New Mexico COVID cases at 21
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Monday, March 16, announced additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: A 20-year-old male in Bernalillo County Two 30-year-old females in Bernalillo County An 80-year-old male in Bernalillo County Including the above additional cases, New Mexico has now had
State health department issues public health order closing Colorado bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and casinos– still allowing takeout and delivery
DENVER, March 16, 2020: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a public health order to close bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and casinos to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, effective at 8:00 a.m. on March 17 for the duration of 30 days. The public health order will help the state slow
CDPHE confirms 29 additional new positive cases in Colorado
DENVER, March 16, 2020: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) confirmed 29 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Colorado, based on overnight test results reported through 3 p.m. today. That brings the total number of positive cases to date to 160. The state can confirm completed test results on about 1,216 people
Statewide test results – March 16, 3 p.m.
COVID-19 Test Result OverviewPositive*: 160Total number of people tested at the state lab**: 1216 *Originally we classified cases as “presumptive positive” until they could be re-tested by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC confirmed we no longer need to send positive cases for re-testing because the test they perform is identical to the
CDC/CDPHE recommends no gatherings over 50 people
Guidance as of 3/15/2020 Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events
Statewide test results – March 15, 1:45 p.m.
From the Colorado Departmen of Public Health and Environment: COVID-19 Test Result Overview:Positive*: 131 Total number of people tested at the state lab**: 758 *Originally we classified cases as “presumptive positive” until they could be re-tested by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC confirmed we no longer need to send positive cases for
Take everyday actions to protect yourself and those you love
There are effective ways to reduce the risk to yourself and the people you care about. Frequently and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19
If you think you have been exposed to someone with laboratory confirmed or presumptive positive COVID-19, follow these steps to monitor your health and avoid spreading the disease to others if you get sick. Symptoms COVID-19 is a respiratory illness. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. We expect
Habits change as virus threat nears – From pulpits to public spaces, welcome to the world of ‘non-pharmaceutical intervention’
Published on March 12, 2020 by Mark Craddock The holy water fonts at the entrance to St. Mary Catholic Church in Walsenburg are presently empty. This is a common practice during Lent. The fonts are traditionally re-filled on Easter. This year, they will likely remain dry after the April 12 holiday. Before Saturday’s evening Mass,
Colfax County health organizations have a plan of attack for COVID-19
Published on March 12, 2020 by Todd Brogowski RATON— With the arrival of COVID-19 in the desert southwest, local, county, and federal agencies are taking stock of their readiness for the possibility of a widespread outbreak of the virus. Some healthcare providers have only general plans for responding to COVID-19 (also known as the novel