Coronavirus Information and Local Resources
STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT ORDER: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a public health order to close bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and casinos to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, effective at 8:00 a.m. on March 17 for the duration of 30 days. The public health order will help the state slow and limit the spread of COVID-19 in Colorado communities.
THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE COVID-19? The most common symptoms are fever, cough and shortness of breath. The symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. If you think you have COVID-19, click here for a guide on what to do next from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Also, see local hospital information pages and contact information below.
- COVID-19 Testing Information
- Instructions for People Waiting on Test Results
- Instructions for People Who Have COVID-19
PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER: Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin County have issued a public health order to minimize the impacts and spread of COVID-19 in the region. This order bans large gatherings and encourages social distancing to limit community transmission of the virus. Similar measures have been enacted around the state, including in Gunnison County which issued an order that prohibits any gatherings of 10 or more.
CDC GUIDELINES:
- COVID-19 Testing Information - Who gets tested and why?
- CDC Travel Information
- CDCs Steps to Prevent Illness
- CDC's Keeping Work, Schools, and Communities Safe
- Pitkin County Public Health Facebook Page
- Eagle County Emergency Website
- Garfield County Public Health Site
- Lake County COVID-19 Information Page
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Page (CDPHE)
- Colorado COVID-19 Case Summary - Stats & Locations
- Aspen Valley Hospital Information Page - 970-429-6186
- Valley View Hospital Information Page - 970 618 6735
- Grand River Hospital Information Page - 970-625-1510
Other resources:
- KDNK News reporting on COVID-19
- Aspen Journalism's resources for information about coronavirus
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