Current CDC Covid-19 Community Level
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Pitkin County is currently at a HIGH level. Learn more.
Hospital Status
- Aspen Valley Hospital Capacity: COMFORTABLE*
(Based on an evaluation of inpatient hospitalizations, transfer capacity, healthcare workers out and average daily visits in ER, respiratory evaluation, and COVID-19 testing)
- Pitkin County Resident Hospital Admissions: 3 (in past 28 days)
- All Colorado Hospitalizations:
- 91% of Acute Care Beds in Use
- 88% of ICU Beds in Use
- 50% of Those Hospitalized are Unvaccinated
7-Day COVID-19 Case Summary (6/21-7/5)
- New Pitkin County cases: 41
- Resident Incidence Rate: 236/100,000
(The cumulative incidence rate is calculated by dividing the total number of cases over the census population, then multiplying by 100,000)
7-Day Testing Summary (6/21-7/5)
- Positivity Rate: 14%
Updates
Child Vaccination Town Hall – July 13th, 6pm.
With the latest approvals, Pitkin County Public Health is hosting a town hall to answer public questions about child vaccinations. Not only does vaccination protect young children from illness, it also protects families, communities, and schools by decreasing the prevalence of COVID-19 as a whole. Save the date of July 13th, at 6pm, link will be released in the next few days and will be posted on our website.
Vaccine Vs. Natural Immunity: How protected are you after you catch Covid-19?
Through the pandemic, there has been a common misconception that if you are infected with COVID-19 once, your immune system will build its own natural immunity to protect you from getting COVID-19 in the future. This has become the reason why many individuals choose not to get a COVID-19 booster shot, even if many months have passed since they were last ill with COVID-19 symptoms. Read more on our newest blog on why you should still get vaccinated to stay protected from COVID-19.
Pitkin County Testing Update
The Downtown Aspen site transitioned to a pay-for-service on July 1st. Free community testing will continue at the Aspen Airport Cell Phone Lot on the week of July 11th. Free At-Home Antigen Tests are available throughout Pitkin County and the Roaring Fork Valley through certain community centers and libraries listed below. These tests are available to pick up while supplies last. Tests to be delivered directly to your home is listed below. These are not proctored tests and should not be used for an event or travel testing.
Local Pickup
Pitkin County Library
Hours: Mon-Thu: 9-7pm; Fri-Sa: 9-6pm; Su: 12-5pm
Basalt Regional Library
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10-7pm; Fri-Sa: 10-5pm; Sun: 12-5pm
Federal At-Home Test Mail Orders
Interested in receiving rapid Binax At Home antigen tests? You can order federal rapid tests here.
*Note: increased testing demand may cause shipping delays.
Upcoming Vaccination Clinics In Pitkin County
Visit the Get Vaccinated webpage for details and to make appointments.
- Fri, July 15, 10:00am – 6:00pm. Snowmass Center / 16 Kearns Dr. Snowmass Village CO. 81615
- Sat, July 16, 10:00am – 6:00pm. Old Snowmass Market (Conoco) / 26 Snowmass Creek Rd. Snowmass CO. 81654
- Sun, July 17, 10:00am – 6:00pm. Downtown Aspen / 412 Rio Grande Pl. Aspen CO. 81611
- Tue, July 26, 10:00am – 6:00pm. Snowmass Center / 16 Kearns Dr. Snowmass Village CO. 81615
- Wed, July 27, 10:00am – 6:00pm. Downtown Aspen / 412 Rio Grande Pl. Aspen CO. 81611
- Thu, July 28, 10:00am – 6:00pm. Old Snowmass Market (Conoco) / 26 Snowmass Creek Rd. Snowmass CO. 8165
Appointments Recommended. 1st, 2nd, and booster doses available for Pfizer, Moderna. Pediatric Pfizer also available (age 5+). No ID required.
