March 10, 2021
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 Covid-19 Community Level
| Low | Medium | High |
Pitkin County is currently at a 
Hospital Status (As of 2/16)
- 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: 0 (in past 2 weeks anywhere in CO)
- Pitkin County Resident ICU Admissions: 0 (in past 2 weeks anywhere in CO)
- All Colorado Hospitalizations:
- 92% of Acute Care Beds in Use
- 89% of ICU Beds in Use
- 59% of Those Hospitalized are Unvaccinated
7-Day COVID-19 Case Summary (3/2 – 3/8)
- New Pitkin County cases: 8 (0 are under 18 years old)
- Resident Incidence Rate: 33/100,000
(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 (3/2 – 3/8)
- Positivity Rate: 17%
- Positivity Increase/Decrease: 7.8% Increase over the prior 7-day period
- Testing Turnaround: 100% of test results within 2 days
Mask Status
- Indoor Mask Mandate – Effective 2/22
- Masks are recommended indoors but required on public transportation and in some business settings.
Updates
A thank you to the community
We want to thank each individual who made endless sacrifices and compromises to protect our community from COVID-19. We also want to acknowledge the challenge and loss that was felt. The past 24 months weren’t easy. Yet, our collective work saved lives and resulted in a community that is stronger than ever. As we approach the 2 year anniversary, we want to take a moment to stop and say, Thank you.
Upcoming Vaccination Clinics – Save the Date!
Need to get vaccinated or boosted? Check out these upcoming clinics from Pitkin County and Community Health Services. Visit the Get Vaccinated webpage for details and to make appointments.
Mobile Vax Bus
Upcoming Vaccination Clinics
Need to get vaccinated or boosted? Check out these upcoming clinics from Pitkin County and Community Health Services. Visit the Get Vaccinated webpage for details and to make appointments.
Mobile Vax Bus
March 17th, 9:00am – 5:00pm Snowmass Town Park (Snowmass Rec Center); 2835 Brush Creek Rd, Snowmass Village, CO 81615
March 18, 9:00am – 5:00pm, Snowmass Center (Near Tasters Pizza); 16 Kearns Rd. Snowmass Village, CO 81615
March 19th, 20th, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Downtown Aspen; 412 Rio Grande Place, Aspen CO 81611
1st, 2nd and booster doses available for Pfizer, Moderna. Pediatric Pfizer also available. Walk-ups are welcome!
**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 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.
