Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Updates

• Aug. 30: Tri-County Health Department rescinds option to opt-out of public health orders; passes universal school masking order 
• Aug. 23: FDA approves first COVID-19 vaccine
• Aug. 19: CDC: COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People
• Aug. 17: Tri-County Health Department protects children by implementing masking requirements in schools
• Aug. 3: CDC issued a new order temporarily halting evictions in counties with heightened levels of community transmission of COVID-19
• July 30: Following new CDC guidance, we recommend wearing a mask until vaccinations increase and cases go down
• July 21: CDPHE provides new P-12 school guidelines in line with recently released CDC school guidance to help teachers, students, and parents prepare for the coming school year
• June 28: Find local COVID-19 vaccine providers at pharmacies, community sites, mobile sites, and more
• May 27: Use the Colorado Immunization Information System Public Portal to view and print a record of your immunizations. If you can't find your records or they are incorrect, follow the CIIS instructions on updating your records

Personal Prevention & Protection

Regardless of public health orders, the guidance to protect yourself and your loved ones remains the same. Remember these key best practices:

• Get vaccinated. It’s one of the best ways to protect yourself and help end the pandemic.
• Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when in public, especially indoors, even if you are vaccinated
• Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor gatherings.
• Online gatherings are safest, especially for people at high risk of severe illness.
• Keep 6 feet of distance from people who don’t live with you and have not been fully vaccinated.
• Wash your hands frequently, or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid large gatherings or crowds, especially indoors, until the risk of COVID-19 transmission is lower. Check the state’s guidance by sector for additional recommendations for events and gatherings. 
• Continue to practice #SafeSix

School Support

Information for school leaders and employees, and  letters to local school districts.  

Vaccine

Everyone in Colorado 12 years and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. (Only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for children 12-18.) Due to increased supply, many more vaccine appointments are available at local providers. Check with our Vaccine page to see the many options.

Walk-in vaccinations, with no appointment necessary, are available at many locations including the TCHD clinics. You can print a flyer Englishor Spanish with these locations and times..

Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

>With the highly spreadable Delta variant surging across the Metro Denver area and vaccination coverage increasing slowly, we endorse the new CDC guidance that everyone, including those who are fully vaccinated, wear a mask in public indoor settings.

• CDC: July 27, Updated Guidance for People Who Are Fully Vaccinated
• CDC: Choosing Safer Indoor & Outdoor Activities
• CDC: Considerations for Returning to Work 

Returning to the Office or Worksite

• Many employees may be returning to the worksite after many months. Be sure to check in with your supervisor to understand what precautions you will be required to take onsite at work, and if there is a requirement for vaccination. If you return to work, continue to protect yourself by practicing everyday preventive actions.
• Keep these items on hand when returning to work: a mask, tissues, and hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if possible.

Business Support

Find guidance about promoting vaccination in your workplace.

Workplace Vaccinations

The state is now offering an on-site Workplace Vaccination Program for employers, unions, and trade associations of any size. There is no charge, and the state coordinates staffing, logistics, and vaccine supplies.

Local Data

Review our dashboard and dial metrics

I think I have COVID-19

Review these tips to take care of yourself and others

Testing

Find a testing site near you

Ask a Question

Contact Us by Phone

Our phone lines are open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday to answer questions from providers, businesses, and the public. Call 303-220-9200.

Colorado Vaccine Call Center

Call 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926) or go to covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine for general COVID-19 vaccine questions.

Colorado Health Emergency Line for the Public (CO HELP)

Call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 for answers in many languages. Email COHELP@RMPDC.org for answers in English.

Updates from Our Counties

Resources and services are available in our counties. Please visit each county for updates at Adams County |  Arapahoe County | Douglas County