From the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment:
Not feeling well?
Report your symptoms to the CDPHE. This short survey will allow public health to track COVID-19 symptoms as they occur across the state. And the web site provides important information on when and where to get help.
Questions? Give a call
ACO-HELP is Colorado’s call line for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). People who have general questions about COVID-19 can call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911, for answers in many languages, or email them at COHELP@RMPDC.org for answers in English.
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