Pitkin COVID-19 Dial
Pitkin County’s COVID-19 case incidence rate continues to spike at an alarming rate.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the State of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment unveiled a new color in its COVID-19 dial, Purple, a level indicating the direst of circumstances with extreme risk of disease spread. Purple includes implementing a “Stay at Home” order to be put in place if hospital and health care services approach 90 percent capacity or experience a critical lack of staff and personal protection equipment. The state recently revised the levels that are now presented in the Pitkin COVID-19 dial. Please find more details on these updates on the State’s public health order here and on the State COVID-19 dial information page here.
Pitkin COVID-19 Dial
Orange – High Risk
Current Pitkin County Level on CDPHE Dial
CDPHE Reported 2-Week Cumulative Incident Rate for Pitkin County
On Thursday, November 19, 2020 Pitkin County moved to the Level Orange High Risk and is implementing more protective measures across all sectors. However, in response to our incidence rate climbing above 350/100,000 – the metric for Level Red Severe Risk – Pitkin County continues to evaluate the impact of moving into this level and collectively identifying protective measures we can implement beforehand.
The chart below illustrates Pitkin County’s incidence rate (cases per 100,000 people) on the State Dial over the past 14 days.
Current Guidelines & Restrictions
Current Level: Orange Plus – High Risk
Pitkin County has enacted more protective measures than the state’s guidelines. See below for more details.
LEVEL ORANGE PLUS
HIGH RISK
GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS
Informal/Personal Gatherings
The Pitkin County Public Health Order currently limits informal or personal gatherings to 5 people from no more than 2 households
Outdoor Guided Services
25% capacity or 10 people
P-12 Schools
In-person suggested, hybrid,or remote as appropriate
Group Sports & Camps
Virtual, or outdoors in groups less than 10
Higher Education
In-person, hybrid, or remote as appropriate
Critical & Non-Critical Retail
50% with increased curbside pick up, and delivery. Dedicated senior and at-risk hours encouraged.
Places of Worship
INDOORS:
Unseated: 25%, 50 people with calculator
Seated: 25%, 50 person cap.
OUTDOORS: 6ft between parties per local zoning
Personal Services
25% capacity or 25 people
Offices
25%, Remote work is strongly encouraged
Outdoor Events & Entertainment
Unseated: 25%, 60 person cap (with calculator)
Seated: 25%, 60 person cap (6ft distancing between parties)
Restaurants
25% capacity or 50 people. 6ft between parties outdoors per guidance (Maximum of 8 people per table). Last call at 9:30pm (on premise)
Indoor Events & Entertainment
Unseated: 25%, 40 person cap (with calculator)
Seated: 25%, 40 person cap (6ft distancing between parties)
Bars
Closed
Gyms/Fitness
25%, 25 indoors, or outdoors in groups less than 10
10 PM Curfew
All non-critical businesses must be closed by 10 PM
*Red text show where Pitkin County has enacted more protective measures than the state
Purple – Extreme Risk
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As part of the October 7th Pitkin County Public Health Order, the County has adopted the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) COVID-19 Dial. The dial has five levels ranging from ‘protect our neighbors’ to ‘stay at home’. The metrics used to define the levels are new cases, percent positivity and impact on hospitalizations. Pitkin County will move between levels based on the these three metrics. Pitkin County is currently in LEVEL 2: Concern. To view Pitkin County’s current data and the guidelines and restrictions see below.
In addition to the three state-required metrics, Pitkin County Public Health will continue to closely monitor local data to evaluate the spread of disease transmission in our community. We are working on adding these additional data points to this page in the coming weeks
