This report gives you a summary of the data over the past week and the status of COVID-19 in the community.** For more detailed information, please visit our COVID-19 data dashboards.
Current CDC Risk Level
Low
Moderate
Substantial
High
Pitkin County is currently experiencing a High Level of community transmission (defined as >= 100 cases / 100,000 cumulative incidence rate or a testing positivity rate of over 10%). Learn More.
**Mask Status**
Indoor Mask Mandate – Effective 9/16
All individuals 2 years or older are required to wear a face covering in all indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status. Learn more.
Pitkin County Public Health instituted the indoor mask mandate when Aspen Valley Hospital changed its status from Comfortable to Cautious and the County was in a High level of transmission on the CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker. For the mandate to be lifted, the County’s CDC Data Tracker level needs to be at the Low or Moderate level for 21 consecutive days. Once the mandate is lifted, if the County goes into Substantial or High for 5 consecutive days, the indoor mask mandate will be reinstated.
Hospital Status (As of 9/28)
- Aspen Valley Hospital Capacity: CAUTIOUS
(Based on an evaluation of inpatient hospitalizations, transfer capacity, healthcare workers out and average daily visits in ER, respiratory evaluation and COVID testing) - Pitkin County Resident Hospital Admissions: 0 (in past 2 weeks anywhere in CO)
- Pitkin County Resident ICU Admission: 0 (in past 2 weeks anywhere in CO)
- All Colorado Hospitalizations:
- 86% of Acute Care Beds in Use
- 91% of ICU Beds in Use
- 81% of Those Hospitalized are Unvaccinated
7-Day COVID-19 Case Summary (9/22 – 9/28)
- New Pitkin County cases: 32 (5 are under 18 years old)
- Vaccinated – 24 (cases (breakthrough)
- Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated – 8
- Resident Incidence Rate: 169/100,000
(The cumulative incidence rate is calculated by dividing the total number of cases over the census population, then multiplying by 100,000) - New Out of County cases tested in Pitkin County: 6
(Visitors and those working, but not living, in Pitkin County)
7-Day Testing Summary (9/22 – 9/28)
- Positivity Rate: 6.9%
- Positivity Increase/Decrease: 1.1% increase over the prior 7-day period
Vaccination Status (As of 9/29)
- 71% of all residents are fully vaccinated
- 90% of all residents have received at least one dose
**The COVID-19 case data was collected by Pitkin County Public Health and may not reflect data reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE). Testing results are from CDPHE reports of all COVID-19 tests among the Pitkin County residents. There may be differences between CDPHE positivity estimates and those presented in this report.
COVID-19 Testing
Whether you are fully vaccinated, have received one of two doses, or are unvaccinated, getting tested is central to doing your part to stop the spread.
Rapid tests for symptomatic individuals are now available at the RFV COVID Testing sites throughout the Roaring Fork Valley for as long as the supply is available. Symptomatic individuals will first be given a rapid test followed by a saliva PCR test. Asymptomatic individuals will only be given the PCR test. These tests are free. For more comprehensive information about getting tested, visit our Get Tested page. *And please, follow quarantine protocols while awaiting test results.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
The most important public health action is to get vaccinated. Vaccinations provide excellent protection against COVID-19 and are available to everyone 12 and older. Do your part to help reduce the spread,
- On Friday, September 24th the CDC released administration guidelines which broadened the eligibility criteria to receive an additional dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This approval and change in administration guidelines does NOT include Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. In light of these new administration guidelines, Pitkin County Public Health will not be administering additional doses to those who are newly eligible at community clinics. Boosters are available at Pitkin County Popup clinics or at some local medical providers.
- You may schedule with any provider, please see all options on the Pitkin County Public Health Vaccination webpage.
- Bring your COVID-19 vaccine record to the appointment, acceptable forms include:
- White CDC Card which was issued at initial appointment
- Digital record of MyColorado App (here; only applicable to Colorado Residents who received both doses in Colorado)
- Printed CIIS record which can be found here
- For those who were vaccinated in other states, please refer to that state’s Immunization Information System (here)
- Bring your COVID-19 vaccine record to the appointment, acceptable forms include:
- If you are interested in being contacted once boosters are approved for the general population, please fill this form out and you will be notified as more information becomes available.
- See our vaccination FAQS for more information.
More information is available on our vaccine clinic page.
Flu Season is Here
This is an especially important year to get the flu vaccine. It helps protect against influenza, a serious disease that can result in hospitalization and even death. You don’t want to be hospitalized with the flu ever, but it could be especially tough this year. Hospitals may be strained by COVID-19 cases. Pitkin County Public Health strongly encourages everyone to get a flu shot. Contact your primary care provider or local pharmacy for vaccines.
