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
- Effective on September 16, all individuals 2 years or older are required to wear a face covering in all indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status, during periods of substantial or high transmission of COVID-19 as defined by the CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker. Learn more.
Hospital Status (As of 9/16)
- Aspen Valley Hospital Capacity: CAUTIOUS
(Based on inpatient hospitalizations and transfer capacity) - Pitkin County Resident Hospital Admissions: 3 (in past 2 weeks anywhere in CO)
- Pitkin County Resident ICU Admissions: 3 (in past 2 weeks anywhere in CO)
7-Day Case Summary (9/8 – 9/14)
- New Pitkin County COVID-19 cases: 49 (5 are under 18 years old)
- Vaccinated – 37 cases (breakthrough)
- Unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated – 12
- Resident Incidence Rate: 276/100,000
(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 COVID-19 cases tested in Pitkin County: 12
(Visitors and those working, but not living in Pitkin County)
7-Day Testing Summary (9/8 – 9/14)
- Positivity Rate: 6.5%
- Positivity Increase/Decrease: 0.2% decrease over the prior 7-day period
Vaccination Status (As of 9/16)
- 66% of all residents are fully vaccinated
- 88% 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 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
Testing availability is increasing in the valley. Free testing at the El Jebel Community Center site reopened September 13th and the Airport testing site reopened September 8th. Visit https://www.rfvcovidtest.com/ for more information on testing options. Please be aware the time to receive testing results. Turnaround time may be impacted by inclement weather, road closures, weekends and/or holidays. 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.
- Additional doses for the general public are not yet approved and are not being scheduled. See our vaccination FAQs for more information.
- If you are interested in being contacted once they are approved, please fill this form out and you will be notified as more information becomes available.
Upcoming Vaccine Clinics
- 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.
