Latest Updates
CDPHE issues new guidance on Curative testing
PITKIN COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), this morning, released new guidance on the administration of Curative tests for community-based testing. Based on direction from the FDA, CDPHE is concerned about Curative sample collection methods leading to possible false negative results. CDPHE has advised local public health and site administrators to transition away from using Curative tests for asymptomatic community testing. In short, Curative is only approved for symptomatic testing—not asymptomatic …
Over 1100 Doses Administered Last Week!
On January 14th and 15th, Pitkin County Vaccine Incident Management Team (IMT) administered 1150 COVID-19 vaccines in a mass vaccination clinic for 70+ individuals and moderate-risk health care workers. This was a massive undertaking that would not have been possible without our amazing partners, including but not limited to: Pitkin County Public Health, Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen Ambulance District, Pitkin County Sheriff, Aspen Police Department, Community Health services, and many more. Pitkin County continues to …
Pitkin County Moves to Level Red on State Dial for all Sectors
A new public health order is effective in Pitkin County starting Sunday, January 17th at 12:01AM. This order moves Pitkin County to Level Red on the CDPHE State Dial and implements level red restrictions. What changes? Some key changes for the county under the state’s updated Level Red requirements include: Indoor DiningIndoor dining at restaurants is prohibited; use takeout, curbside or delivery options instead. Outdoor dining is permitted with those in your household.On all-premise alcohol …
COVID Vaccine
At this time, Pitkin County Public Health has a “Vaccine Pre-registration Form” available for individuals who wish to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available for their priority group. Pitkin County Public Health will contact pre-registered individuals based on current Phase 1B eligibility and county residence each week, regarding the availability of vaccination appointments as vaccines are received from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE).All Colorado counties are operating under the …
New Years Eve Guidance
New Year’s Eve is this Thursday and Pitkin County’s COVID-19 incident rate ranks third in the state. We want to remind you about a few very important things for a safe and healthy celebration. Non-Critical Businesses close at 10 pm – All non-critical businesses, which includes restaurants, must be closed at 10 pm with a last call for alcohol at 9:30 pm. This is in accordance with the current public health order. 2020 New Year’s …
Public Health Order Clarifications for Lodging
On 12/22/20 the Pitkin County Public Health Order was amended to restrict personal gatherings, including in lodging, to single households only. To clarify the Public Health Order changes, lodging reservations made prior to 12/22/20 may be honored as long as the reservation meets the prior restriction of no more than 2 households and 10 people. The lodging restriction applies to any lodging accommodation of 30 days or less, including, but not limited to hotels, lodges, condo-tels, timeshares …
Updated Quarantine Guidance
Pitkin County Public Health is adopting the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reduced quarantine length guidance. Reducing the length of quarantine can reduce burden on the community and increase compliance. With the new guidance, quarantine can be reduced to 10 days following exposure to someone with COVID-19, or 7 days with a negative test collected on day 5 or later after exposure. This only applies if the individual does not develop COVID-19 symptoms during …
Pitkin County implements stricter measures ahead of peak holiday season
PITKIN COUNTY-The Pitkin County Board of Health voted today to implement Red level restrictions across most sectors while maintaining operating capacity for restaurants over the next two weeks. Restaurants will continue to operate at 25% occupancy with a 9:30 p.m. last call and 10:00 p.m. closure but are limited to only seating single households. Cases in Pitkin County are exponentially increasing. In the past seven days the disease investigation team has logged 162 new cases. …
Are you feeling SAD? A message from Mind Springs Foundation
They say it’s always darkest before the dawn, and as this life-changing year draws to a close, it will get darker. Both literally and figuratively. 2020 notwithstanding, now is the time many feel SAD. There is less sunlight, and less outdoor recreation as the temperatures drop. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depression that accompanies the change of seasons and shifting of the clocks. Some call it the ‘winter blues’, showing up commonly as a …
Travel Affidavit – Now in Effect
Pitkin County has enacted new travel orders to protect our community this winter, due to an influx of seasonal tourists. After December 14, 2020, all travelers coming to Pitkin County must complete an online travel affidavit prior to arrival. Travelers must receive a negative COVID-19 result within 72 hours of arrival and have been symptom-free for 10 days prior to travel. Learn More About The Travel Affidavit
Pitkin County Follows New CDC Quarantine Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published additional options to reduce the length of quarantine. Pitkin County Public Health plans to follow the new CDC quarantine guidance while continuing to recommend a 14-day quarantine as the safest option to prevent COVID-19 transmission. The Public Health team is reviewing the guidance changes and will be updating its information and resources as to when these new, less protective options might be appropriate. We appreciate the community's …
Pitkin County Epidemiologist’s Updated
As the next Board of Health meeting is not scheduled until Dec 10th the following report has been provided by the Pitkin County Public Health Epidemiological team as an update for our community on our current status, trends we are seeing and what to anticipate following the Thanksgiving holiday. Pitkin County had 20 cases reported on Sunday, 11/30, another all-time high for any one day during the pandemic in Pitkin County. 18 of the 20 …
When and How to Expect Test Results
As more testing sites are popping up around the Roaring Fork Valley, here are some tips about when and how to expect your test results… When to be tested: If you are experiencing ANY of the following: fever of 100.4°F or higher, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, body aches, headache, sore throat, chills, diarrhea, nausea, runny nose, congestion, stomach pain, or vomiting. Please call your primary care physician or visit …
Pitkin County Public Health Order Adds Additional Protective Measures To The Orange Level
Effective Tuesday, November 24, the Pitkin County Public Health Order adds additional protective measures to the Orange Level on Colorado’s COVID-19 Dial. Due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 in our community, business partners came together to develop these measures. By taking additional steps now, we can work together to reduce the continued rise in cases and prevent Pitkin County from moving to the red level. Learn more:
Nov 19 Board of Health Special Meeting
Did you miss this week’s Board of Health special meeting? Watch a recording here. This week's topics include: Highlight of Key Data PointsTraveler Testing Program OverviewVisitor Requirements: State LetterDial Movement UpdateAdditional Protective Measures and MitigationPublic Comment PeriodAnd more! View the slides here:
