Welcome to the Pitkin County Weekly Data Summary. 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
Hospital Status (As of 9/9)
- Aspen Valley Hospital Capacity: CAUTIOUS
Effective September 9th, Aspen Valley Hospital has changed it’s capacity status from Comfortable to Cautious. AVH’S bed capacity is an evolving situation. Tune into the Board of Health meeting Today, at 1:00 for further details. - Pitkin County Resident Hospital Admissions: 2 (in the past 2 weeks anywhere in CO)
- Pitkin County Resident ICU Admissions: 0 (in the past 2 weeks anywhere in CO)
7-Day Case Summary (9/1 – 9/7)
- New Pitkin County COVID-19 cases: 44 (4 under 18 years old)
- Vaccinated – 29 cases (breakthrough)
- Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated – 15
- New Out of County COVID-19 case: 18
(Visitors and those working, but not living in Pitkin County)
Incidence Rate: 242/100,000 (residents)
(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 (9/1 – 9/7)
- Positivity Rate: 5.7%
- Positivity Increase/Decrease: 1.7% decrease over the prior 7-day period
Vaccination Status (As of 9/7)
- 64% of residents are fully vaccinated
- 84% of residents have received at least one dose
Mask Status
- Wearing masks indoors is strongly recommended.
(The CDC recommends wearing masks indoors, including those fully vaccinated where there is Substantial or High COVID-19 transmission)
- Wearing masks are required: (Learn More)
- In schools and child care settings
- For unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated in settings that serve vulnerable or at-risk populations
- On public transportation
**The COVID-19 case data was collected by Pitkin County Public Health and may not reflect data reported by the Colorado Department Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Testing results are from CDPHE reports of all COVID-19 tests among Pitkin County residents. There may be differences between CDPHE positivity estimates and those presented in this report.
Stay Home if Sick
It is only through reducing the risk of transmission and not exposing others when we feel sick, that we can keep Pitkin County open and our community safe. Do NOT go to work/school if you feel sick or experiencing any of the following: headache, sore throat, fever, cough, recent inability to taste or smell, shortness of breath, body aches, diarrhea, fatigue, chills, vomiting and/or abdominal pain. Sneezing is also now a common symptom among those vaccinated.
Get tested if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
COVID-19 Testing
As COVID-19 cases and exposure increase, there is a need for more testing services. Effective September 8th the testing site at the Airport Cell Phone Lot began operating. Testing is free and available Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (days and times subject to change). The El Jebel Community Center site will also be reopening beginning September 13th. Visit https://www.rfvcovid.com/ for more information. Testing turnaround time is currently 48-72 hours during business hours. 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 up. Do your part to help reduce the spread.
Upcoming Vaccine Clinics
- September 10thL 11AM-2PM. (Snowmass Center)
Vaccine available: J&J - September 22nd: 9AM-12PM (Snowmass Recreation Center)
Vaccine available: Pfizer 1st & 2nd doses, J&J - September 27th: 1PM-5PM (St. Regis Resort – Downtown Aspen)
Vaccine available: Pfizer 1st & 2nd doses, J&J
More information available at our vaccine clinic page.
