Current CDC Covid-19 Community Level
| Low | Medium | High |
Pitkin County is at a HIGH level. (Reflects Dec 6th 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)- Aspen Valley Hospital Capacity Metric Levels:
- Essential Healthcare Workers (EHCW) Out: CAUTIOUS
- Average Daily Visits: COMFORTABLE
- Inpatient Hospitalization and Transfer Capacity: COMFORTABLE
- Aspen Valley Hospital Capacity Metric Levels:
- Pitkin County Resident Hospital Admissions: 4 (in past 28 days)
- All Colorado Hospitalizations:
- 94% of Acute Care Beds in Use
- 91% of ICU Beds in Use
- 56% of Those Hospitalized are Unvaccinated
7-Day COVID-19 Case Summary
- New Pitkin County cases in the previous 7 days: 17
- Resident Incidence Rate: 92/100,000
(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
- Positivity Rate: 24%
Updates
Last Chance for Free Community Vaccinations
The Mobile Vax Bus will be in various locations in Aspen December 6-9 offering Flu and Covid-19 vaccines. After January 1st, 2023, individuals will need to seek vaccines from their providers, and may incur administrative charges for the service provided. The cost for administering vaccines varies from provider to provider, please check with your medical provider to see if they are administering Covid-19 vaccines and what the associated cost would be.
To find an appointment with the Vax bus in Aspen, or to see dates in Carbondale, El Jebel or Glenwood Springs click here.
Please note: As of now, these clinics have a very limited supply of flu vaccinations.
Free Community Testing No Longer Available After Jan 1st.
The well-known free public Covid-19 testing sites will no longer be available in Pitkin County after January 1, 2023. Individuals at risk for severe illness will first need to go through their provider if they wish to be tested in order to access treatment for Covid-19. For anyone not seeking treatment, at-home antigen tests will still be available for purchase at pharmacies. The Pitkin County library will continue to hand out antigen tests to the public as long as supplies last.
Pitkin County Community Level Moves to High
COVID-19 cases are growing in Pitkin County. Make sure you are following the healthy best practices and using the risk mitigation measures that are right for you and your lifestyle. Increasing Covid-19 levels are compounding with the spread of Flu and RSV in our community. Find more information here.
Flu, RSV, and Covid-19: The Risk of Co-Infection
Pitkin county has recently moved to the High or red level on the CDC Community Level meter. This is in part to hospitalizations due to Covid-19 and Aspen Valley Hospital recently moved into a higher risk category and reinstated a mask mandate for staff and patients due not only in part of Covid-19 but also other respiratory illnesses.
We know winter brings higher levels of illness as we gather indoors regularly. This winter may be especially difficult as we are currently seeing high levels of Flu, RSV, and Covid-19, even though the cold-weather has just begun. As we travel and gather indoors for holiday events, we must remember the best practices to keep ourselves and our loved ones healthy this season. Read more for information on coinfection and actions to take to protect yourself and others this season.
Upcoming Vaccination Clinics In Pitkin County
Visit the Get Vaccinated webpage for details and to make appointments.
- Tue, December 6, 9:00am – 3:00pm – Colorado Mountain College / 255 Sage Way Aspen CO 81611 USA
- Wed, December 7, 9:00am – 5:00pm – Colorado Mountain College / 255 Sage Way Aspen CO 81611 USA
- Thu, December 8, 9:00am – 5:00pm – Woody Creek Gas Station / 31336 CO-82 Aspen CO 81611 USA
- Fri, December 9, 9:00am – 5:00pm – Downtown Aspen / 412 Rio Grande Pl., Aspen CO 81611
- Thu, December 29, Location to be determined, check back on our vaccine page for updates.
- Fri, December 30, Location to be determined, check back on our vaccine page for updates.
COVID-19 & FLU VACCINE CLINIC. *Moderna/Pfizer Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines available. If you are getting a follow-up dose, please bring your CDC vaccine card.
