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  • Colorado has first death from COVID-19 in El Paso County

    Colorado has first death from COVID-19 in El Paso County

     DENVER, March 13, 2020: Colorado today reported the first death from COVID-19. The death occurred in a female in her 80s with underlying health conditions residing in El Paso County. 

    “While we were expecting this day, it doesn’t make it any less difficult to hear and share this news. As a state we are in mourning and our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the Coloradan we lost,” said Governor Jared Polis.

    “We care deeply about our older Coloradans and people who have chronic diseases,” said Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “This is an all-hands-on-deck effort to slow the spread and support people during these trying times. We know Coloradans will do whatever it takes to help protect those at risk of getting very sick.”

    “We offer our deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family and are saddened by this news,” said Susan Wheelan, El Paso County Public Health Director. “We have a dedicated team of experts working around the clock to protect the health and safety of our community. We are doing everything we can to prevent more loss of lives. We know all of El Paso County, and Colorado, will join us.”

    Since the first positive case on March 5, Colorado has:

    • Signed an emergency executive order aimed at minimizing the spread of the virus. 
    • Allocated $4 million dollars to immediately help response efforts in our communities.
    • Ordered paid sick leave for workers in many occupations. 
    • Set public health orders to protect our most at-risk populations, including those who live in nursing homes and similar facilities.
    • Issued directions that ensure Coloradans can get access to medical care for COVID-19 without fearing the cost. 
    • Worked diligently to ensure testing is available for all who need it through either public health or private labs. 

     Locally, El Paso County Public Health has been working with partners since it learned of COVID-19 (late last year) from the CDC. With partners from the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, public health has: 

    • Activated the Emergency Coordination Center to assist in resource requests.
    • Coordinating with key stakeholders and City and County partners to address community needs.
    • Activated a Joint Information Center to field inquiries and streamline communication efforts.

    The people who are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 are:

    • Older people (over age 60), especially those over 80 years.
    • People who have chronic medical conditions like heart, lung, or kidney disease, or diabetes.
    • Older people with chronic medical conditions are at greatest risk.

    To ensure expedience on reporting presumptive positive cases, the state will provide overall testing statistics as soon as we are able on the website. 

    Continue to stay up to date by visiting colorado.gov/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus and elpasocountyhealth.org/services/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

     

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  • Mountain lion from Wednesday’s attack in Loveland tests positive for rabies 

    Mountain lion from Wednesday’s attack in Loveland tests positive for rabies 

    LOVELAND, Colo. – A mountain lion that attacked a resident and a Larimer County Sheriff deputy Wednesday has tested positive for rabies, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s wildlife pathologist. 

    Both bite victims have been notified and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is managing the rabies exposure investigation and response.  

    Attack Details:

    At approximately 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, deputies from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, rangers from Larimer County Natural Resources and CPW wildlife officers all responded to a reported mountain lion attack west of Loveland near an RV park along the Big Thompson River. 

    A man and a delivery driver were talking outside a home near the Riverview RV Park when the driver noticed a mountain lion come from behind his truck. The mountain lion attacked the civilian he was talking to, inflicting injuries.

    Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived first and found the mountain lion still in the vicinity. As deputies tried to contain the mountain lion, it attacked a deputy and multiple shots were fired at the animal. As the mountain lion continued moving east across the Big Thompson River and near a residence on Black Crow Road, a CPW wildlife officer shot and killed the animal.

    The attack sent both individuals to a hospital with injuries.

    A necropsy of the mountain lion conducted late Wednesday night showed the male was in good body condition, weighing 91 pounds, and had a mild skunk odor.

    DNA evidence was sent to Laramie for testing at the Wyoming Game and Fish Wildlife Forensic & Fish Health Laboratory. Those results are pending.

    Human-Wildlife Interactions in Urban Areas:

    The complex and sometimes dangerous interactions with wildlife calls to attention the challenges wildlife managers face in our urban areas. An expanding resident elk population in west Loveland is a prime food source for predators in the area, in addition to smaller prey. With the increasing herds, managers regularly deal with increased wildlife conflict, including mountain lions, along the Front Range.

    “Management becomes more difficult and complex along the urban interface,” said Mark Leslie, CPW’s Northeast Region Manager. “Hunting is the most efficient tool we utilize to manage wildlife populations and that becomes especially complicated in and around our urban areas with increasing encroachment and human activity in wildlife habitat. Along the Front Range of Colorado, we need to consider alternatives that are more difficult to deploy, in conjunction with smart hunting strategies.”

    Rabies in Wildlife Populations:

    While it is unknown how the mountain lion contracted rabies, it is possible that it was bitten by a smaller prey animal that was also rabid. In the spring, as some wildlife become more active, CPW regularly sees an uptick in rabies activity, especially in skunks.

    “Skunk rabies is endemic in the state, and skunk activity is increasing with the warming weather,” said Karen Fox, CPW’s wildlife pathologist. “Remember to keep your pets vaccinated.” 

    If members of the public observe a wild animal with unusual symptoms or appearing to be diseased, they should contact their local CPW office (the Fort Collins office can be reached at 970-472-4300).

    If someone has come into contact with such an animal, they should contact their local public health officials immediately. The Larimer County public health number is 970-498-6775.

    Mountain Lions in Colorado:

    This was the 23rd known attack of a mountain lion on a human in Colorado since 1990. There were three attacks in 2019, but prior to those, the last attack occurred in 2016. Before 2019, the last time three attacks occurred within the same calendar year was 1998.

    Though mountain lions are elusive, and attacks are relatively rare, it’s important to know how to avoid or manage potential encounters. To learn more about living with mountain lions in Colorado, visit cpw.state.co.us.

     

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  • DPHE confirms 23 additional new presumptive positive cases in Colorado

    DPHE confirms 23 additional new presumptive positive cases in Colorado

    DENVER, March 13, 2020: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) confirmed 23 new presumptive positive cases in Colorado, based on overnight test results. Some of these results are from the drive-through testing center. That brings the total number of presumptive positive cases to date to 72. The state lab has completed test results on approximately 600 people in Colorado since testing started on February 28. 

    Because of the large number of new cases, CDPHE is shifting to report aggregate data for new cases, instead of listing details on each specific case. The data below represents all new cases based on overnight results.

    Total new presumptive positive cases: 23 

    Age of individuals:

    Teenage – 1

    20s – 3

    30s – 5

    40s – 6

    50s – 2

    60s – 3

    70s – 2

    80s – 1

    County of residence:

    Arapahoe – 4

    Denver – 4

    Eagle – 5

    El Paso – 1

    Jefferson – 2

    Pueblo – 1

    Summit – 1

    Weld – 2

    Out of state – 3 (Currently located in these counties:)

    Routt  – 1

    Waiting on information – 2

    Resident/Visitor:

    Residents: 20

    Visitors: 3

    Gender: • Female: 10

    Male: 13 To ensure expedience on reporting presumptive positive cases, the state will provide overall testing statistics as soon as we are able on the website. 

    Note to media: We are releasing updated case numbers twice daily: in the early afternoon and evening. If there is a significant event other than updated numbers, we will send out additional releases. Daily press briefing information is below.

     

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  • Drive-up Testing Lab Will be Postponed  to Tomorrow Due to Weather-Related Safety Concerns / El laboratorio móvil no ofrecerá servicio debido al estado del tiempo

    Drive-up Testing Lab Will be Postponed  to Tomorrow Due to Weather-Related Safety Concerns / El laboratorio móvil no ofrecerá servicio debido al estado del tiempo

    People Who Need COVID-19 Tests Can Obtain Them Through Private Providers

    DENVER, March 13, 2020: Due to weather-related concerns, CDPHaE will postpone the drive-up testing site in Lowry to tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, weather permitting. Current weather conditions put both people being tested and laboratory staff at risk. Cold temperatures can reduce the effectiveness of personal protective equipment (PPE) that protect testing staff from being exposed to the virus and passing it on to others. 

    Testing will take place tomorrow from noon-2 p.m. The testing center will be able to serve the first 100-150 people in line. 

    Because Colorado now has capacity for private labs to conduct testing, CDPHE encourages anyone who is symptomatic or who believes they may have been exposed to COVID-19 to call or email their physician first for guidance, obtain a doctor’s order for testing, and request information about private providers where you can get tested. Always call first before reporting to a health care facility for testing.    Providers such as UCHealth, Kaiser Permanente, Children’s Colorado, and Stride Community Health Center have testing capacity.

    Any medical provider with a relationship with LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics can test, but be sure to contact your provider ahead of time because many providers have centralized sites for testing due to safety precautions.    People should remember: • If you have a medical emergency, call 911 – do not report to a testing site, as they are not emergency care facilities. If you have severe respiratory symptoms, especially shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, tell the 911 dispatcher about your symptoms. Do not wait for a COVID-19 test to call 911.

    • If you are ill or suspect that you were exposed, but are not able to be immediately tested, please stay home, self-isolate, and contact your physician. 
    • While waiting for their test results, individuals should stay at home. Those who receive positive test results may be issued isolation orders.
    • The Colorado Division of Insurance is directing carriers to ensure that coverage is provided for COVID-19 testing, in-network provider office visits, in-network urgent care center visits, and an emergency room visit when a covered person is seeking testing for COVID-19 without the requirement that consumers pay co-pays, deductibles or co-insurance. Carriers must also cover testing by an out-of-network provider, if they cannot conduct the testing.  The division is working on formalizing these directives. The mobile testing center in Lowry has served more than 650 people since it opened on Wednesday. 

    Continue to stay up to date by visiting colorado.gov/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus.   

     

     

    Las personas que necesiten exámenes de COVID-19 pueden obtenerlas a través de proveedores privados

    DENVER, Marzo 13, 2020: El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Colorado (CDPHE), no abrirá el laboratorio móvil en Lowry hoy viernes 13 de marzo, debido a las condiciones del tiempo, que arriesga a las personas que son examinadas y también al personal del laboratorio. Las bajas temperaturas pueden afectar el equipo protector del personal del laboratorio que los cubre para no exponerse al virus y contagiar a otras personas.  

    Las pruebas tomarán lugar mañana de 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.  Se podrán atender a las primeras 100-150 personas en la fila. 

    Debido a que Colorado tiene la capacidad de que los laboratorios privados hagan las pruebas, CDPHE indica que cualquier persona que presente síntomas o que crea haber estado expuesta a COVID-19, debe llamar o mandar un correo electrónico a su médico para que reciba instrucciones, obtenga una orden del doctor y pida información sobre proveedores privados donde se puedan hacer la prueba.  Siempre llame antes al proveedor de salud médica para hacer la prueba. 

    Proveedores como  UCHealth, Kaiser Permanente, Children’s Colorado, and Stride Community Health Center have tienen capacidad para hacer las pruebas.

    Cualquier proveedor médico con una relación con LabCorp o Quest Diagnostics puede hacer la prueba,pero asegúrese de contactar a su proveedor médico con anticipación porque muchos proveedores tienen lugares centralizados para colectar pruebas por precaución.

    Se debe recordar:

    • Si tiene una emergencia, llame al 911 – no lo reporte a un lugar donde hacen las pruebas, debido a que estos lugares no son lugares de emergencias.  Si tiene síntomas respiratorios severos, especialmente dificultad para respirar, llame al 911 y dígale al operador sus síntomas.  No espere a hacerse una prueba de COVID-19 para llamar al 911. 
    • Si esta enfermo o piensa que ha sido expuesto, pero no pueden hacerse la prueba inmediatamente, por favor quédese en casa, aislado y contacte a su médico.  
    • Mientras esperan sus resultados, las personas deben quedarse en casa.  Los que resulten positivos, debe mantenerse aislados.
    • La División de Seguros de Colorado indicó a los proveedores que para asegurar la cobertura por la prueba de COVID-19, visitas a proveedores dentro de la red, cuidado urgente y visitas a emergencias cuando una persona tiene cobertura y busca pruebas del COVID-19 sin el requerimiento que los usuarios cubran co-pagos, deducibles o co-seguro.  Los proveedores deben cubrir la prueba para los que están fuera de la red, si no pueden hacer la prueba.  La División esta trabajando para formalizar estas directrices.

    El laboratorio móvil en Lowry le ha dado servicio a 650 personas desde que abrió el miércoles.  CDPHE avisará sobre la reapertura del laboratorio móvil en Lowry. 

    Actualizaciones  colorado.gov/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus.

     

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  • Three People Test Positive for COVID-19 in Adams County

    Three People Test Positive for COVID-19 in Adams County

    All three cases unrelated, Investigation ongoing

     Three presumptive COVID-19 positive cases in Adams County have been reported, representing the first cases in that county. The cases include a woman in her 30s from Brighton with uncertain exposure, a woman in her 30s from Northglenn who is hospitalized and had no travel history, and a woman in her 60s from Westminster with travel history.

    “We are just learning of these positive tests from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and have begun contact investigations to determine if there were any other potential exposures,” said John M. Douglas, Jr., MD, Executive Director of Tri-County Health Department.

    All three cases are a “presumptive positive” because the initial testing was done at the state level, and test results will be confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). TCHD is working closely with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to work with each family and to protect the health and safety of Coloradans.

    If you are feeling ill with symptoms of cough, fever, difficulty breathing similar to those associated with COVID-19:

    • Manage your symptoms at home the same way you manage other cold symptoms. To reduce the risk of transmission, people with respiratory illness should remain at home.
    • If you need medical care, consult with your health care provider. Let them know that you are concerned you might have COVID-19.
    • Only contact 911 for emergencies requiring immediate life-saving care and let them know if you are concerned you might have COVID-19.
    • Restrict visits to the hospital emergency room or urgent care – only individuals needing immediate care should visit these facilities. If you must visit an ER or urgent care facility, call ahead and let them know that you are concerned you might have COVID-19.
    • Follow social distancing recommendations (i.e., limit contact of people within 6 feet from each other);
    • You can potentially be exposed to the virus if you are in close contact with someone who is ill with COVID-19. Exposure can occur when an infected person coughs or sneezes and you are within 6 feet of the ill person for a prolonged period of time.
    • You need a doctor’s order to be tested for COVID-19.

    Practice actions that protect others

    • Clean your hands often
      • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. When using hand sanitizer, cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Soap and water is preferred if hands are visibly dirty.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
    • Cover your coughs and sneezes
      • Cough or sneeze into your sleeve. If you use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose, then throw the tissue away and immediately clean your hands.
    • Avoid sharing personal household items
      • Don’t share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home.
      • After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.
    • Clean surfaces every day
      • Clean “high touch” surfaces like counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables. 
      • Clean any surfaces that may have blood, stool, or body fluids on them.
      • Use a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. Follow the label directions for correct and safe use of the cleaning product.

    Stay informed with reliable, up-to-date information by visiting www.tchd.org/coronavirus and www.cdc.gov/covid19.

    If you have general questions about COVID-19 coronavirus disease, call the CO-HELP InfoLine at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email , for answers in English, Spanish, Chinese, and more.

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  • Adams County Buildings Closing Immediately through March 23

    Adams County Buildings Closing Immediately through March 23

    Due to three confirmed public cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Adams County, and a county employee under quarantine order from a medical professional, county leadership made the decision to close all Adams County buildings until Monday, March 23. This measure will allow for cleaning and disinfection of county buildings. We are taking this step out of an abundance of caution.

     The Sheriff, District Attorney, Coroner, and Justice Center will remain open until further notice.

     The health and safety of our residents and employees is the county’s primary concern. Residents and employees are encouraged to practice social distancing during this time and contact health providers if symptoms occur.

     Residents can drop off tax and utility payments at several drop boxes located throughout the county.

     Locations:

    • Aurora Motor Vehicle – 3449 N. Chambers Rd., Aurora
    • Adams County Government Center – 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton
    • Commerce City Sheriff’s Substation – 4201 E. 72nd Ave., Commerce City
    • Adams County Human Services Center – 11860 Pecos St., Westminster
    • Westminster Motor Vehicle – 8452 N. Federal Blvd., Westminster
    • Strasburg Sheriff’s Substation – 2550 Strasburg Rd., Strasburg

     

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  • Boyd Lake opens to boating; other boat ramps, campgrounds opening soon across Northeast Region

    Boyd Lake opens to boating; other boat ramps, campgrounds opening soon across Northeast Region

    DENVER – With spring inching closer, some of the warmer-weather outdoor activities will begin to pick-up in the coming days and weeks. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is issuing an update on projected openings to campgrounds and boating at its Northeast Region parks and state wildlife areas.

    Boyd Lake State Park kicked it all off for the season by opening its boat ramp at 8 a.m. today (Friday, March 6). It’s aquatic nuisance species (ANS) inspection station hours will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the month of March, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in April and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. from May through the remainder of the summer. Please remember to get your boat inspected prior to launch, check your lifejackets, boat plugs and have a great 2020 boating season.

    Jackson Lake State Park anticipates being open to boating by March 15, depending on weather and ice. It was scheduled to open on March 1, but because ice was still on the lake the opening day was pushed back. It’s northern campgrounds and shower houses will open April 1.

    North Sterling State Park anticipates opening to boating around March 14, depending on weather and ice. Its south campgrounds (Inlet Grove and Chimney View) will open for the season on March 27. The swim beach will open around May 12, depending on water temperatures. 

    Barr Lake State Park’s boat ramp and 3D archery range will open on Saturday, April 4.

    St. Vrain State Park’s Coot, Kestrel, and Pelican campgrounds are now open for the season.

    Chatfield and Cherry Creek State Parks have not established opening dates for boating yet, those will be dependent on weather and ice.

    Jumbo Reservoir State Wildlife Area will open to boating on April 17 and close the season on Oct. 18.

    Be sure to call the park or area office you plan on visiting in advance to check on current conditions. 

    Learn more about boating, camping or other outdoor activities by visiting cpw.state.co.us. For more information on mandatory aquatic nuisance species inspections, please visit https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/ISP-ANS.aspx.

    Always check with your destination reservoir before going to verify hours of operation.

    Area offices across the region:

    Denver: 303-291-7227

    Fort Collins: 970-472-4300

    Brush: 970-842-6300

     

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  • Update on State’s Response to COVID-19

    Update on State’s Response to COVID-19

    DENVER – On Tuesday, Gov. Polis declared a state of emergency in response to the presence of coronavirus disease 2019 in Colorado (COVID-19). The declaration will help ensure resources are available to the State to combat COVID-19. The Governor has urged Coloradans to exercise personal responsibility to protect public health, especially vulnerable populations like older Coloradans and those with underlying health conditions.

    “Our state is responding to this virus by taking bold action to protect our most vulnerable populations,” said Governor Polis. “We will continue working together to put health and safety first and be guided by science. Colorado is in this together.”

    Details of the executive order: 

    • Directs Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to engage in emergency rulemaking to ensure workers in the following industries get paid sick leave if they exhibit flu-like symptoms and have to miss work while they await testing results for COVID-19: leisure and hospitality, food services, child care, education at all levels, home health care, operating a nursing home, or operating a community living facility. 
    • For workers who test positive and lack access to paid leave, directs CDLE to identify additional supports and wage replacement such as access to emergency unemployment assistance.  These steps are especially important for those who work with vulnerable populations like older Coloradans and those with underlying health issues. When those workers lack access to paid sick leave, it poses a great risk to our ability to protect the public. 
    • Directs the Department of Revenue to temporarily allow Coloradans over the age of 65, a vulnerable population, to renew their driver’s licenses online to avoid having to congregate at DMV offices at this time.
    • Directs the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) to engage in emergency rulemaking regarding state employees. The administration wants to ensure that state functions continue to run smoothly and that state workers who are subject to mandatory or voluntary quarantine or isolation and who cannot work from home have access to paid leave. For employees who may be put either in quarantine or isolation and can work from home, they should do so. If these workers fall ill and cannot perform their duties, they will be able to use paid leave, and the state will be flexible with that paid leave. For impacted employees who cannot work remotely, such as correctional officers, assisted living staff, etc., the administration is working to ensure paid leave options for those who are ill to ensure that those workers can continue to put food on the table while protecting public health.
    • Suspends statutory provisions that exclude temporary employees from the definition of “employee” for the purposes of leave benefits eligibility, and directs the State Personnel Director to determine what, if any, state leave benefits may be provided to temporary employees.
    • Suspends the requirement that state employees who are absent from work due to COVID-19-like symptoms for three or more consecutive days provide a medical certificate form from a health care provider, and directs the State Personnel Director to create and promulgate an Employee Self-Certification Form that shall be used by employees in lieu of a medical certificate form.  

    Read the executive order here. 

    Last night, the Governor issued guidelines to all K-12 schools, preschools, and child care centers requiring closure for 72 hours if they have a student or faculty member who tests positive for COVID-19, allowing for schools to be disinfected. The guidelines also cover institutions of higher education.  More details on the guidelines are available here.  

    Per the Governor’s instruction, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) are engaging in emergency rulemaking to limit visitation to facilities that serve older Coloradans, to screen all employees and visitors to these facilities, and to take necessary steps to protect those in these facilities. Older Coloradans and those with underlying health conditions are much more vulnerable to COVID-19. Read more here. 

    CDPHE recently provided information on social distancing, how to prevent community spread, ways Coloradans can reduce fear and take care of themselves. 

     

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  • Colorado State University classes moving online March 2

    Colorado State University classes moving online March 2

    In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, Colorado State University is extending its Spring Break by two days, and when classes resume on March 25, they will be delivered online, CSU President Joyce McConnell announced Wednesday, March 11.

    “We have no knowledge of any cases of COVID-19 associated either with our residence halls or with the university more broadly,” McConnell assured the CSU community in an emailed message. “Nevertheless, as you know, we are in daily consultation with public health officials at local, state and national levels and following their science-based guidance.”

    McConnell’s full message can be read on the University’s coronavirus information page at safety.colostate.edu/coronavirus. 

    The following steps are in effect immediately:

    Classes Moving Online: Spring Break for students and faculty will be extended through Tuesday, March 24, with classes resuming Wednesday, March 25, as follows: • Classes at all levels will be delivered online beginning Wednesday, March 25.

    • Online teaching and course delivery will remain in effect until April 10. We will re-evaluate and issue further guidelines in advance of that date.
    • Individual academic units will follow up with their students regarding accommodations for accessibility issues—including online and computer access, internships, laboratory classes, and other special circumstances. Our fundamental mission is to educate our students and we are committed to preserving their educational access, opportunity and success for the remainder of this semester, regardless of circumstances.

    Campus Operations: Campus operations will remain at normal levels. • The CSU Health Network will be open regular hours, including over Spring Break, to see students for medical and counseling concerns.

    • Residence halls, university apartments, and dining halls will remain open as usual, including over Spring Break.
    • The Lory Student Center, Student Rec Center, UCA, and all academic, business, and service buildings will remain open for business as usual.
    • The Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Diagnostic Lab will remain open for business as usual.
    • The Morgan Library will be open for campus community members only. University Travel: All university international and domestic travel that has not yet commenced is suspended effective March 23 through April 10. The University will re-evaluate and issue further guidelines in advance of that date.

    On-Campus Events: All university events involving 20 or more external visitors or targeted toward an at-risk population are suspended effective March 23 through April 10. The University will re-evaluate and issue further guidelines in advance of that date.

    Off-campus Events: All university-hosted off-campus events involving 20 or more people or targeted toward an at-risk population are suspended effective March 23 through April 10. We will re-evaluate and issue further guidelines in advance of that date.

    “We can and must do our part to safeguard the health of our entire community,” McConnell wrote. “I thank all of you in advance for your compassion for others and patience in navigating a complex situation.”

    The University will continue to provide updates and guidance as soon and as often as possible via email, social media, and at safety.colostate.edu/coronavirus.

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  • CDPHE confirms 6 additional new presumptive positive cases in Colorad

    CDPHE confirms 6 additional new presumptive positive cases in Colorad

    DENVER, March 11, 2020: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) confirmed six new presumptive positive cases in Pitkin County, based on test results received this afternoon. That brings the total number of presumptive positive cases to 33, with one indeterminate case that public health is treating as a presumptive positive. The state lab has completed test results on approximately 300 people in Colorado since testing started on February 28. 

    All six individuals are part of a social circle of people who had contact with a woman who was visiting Aspen and returned home to Australia, where she tested positive for COVID-19 last week. All six of these new cases are Australians visiting Pitkin County. 

    State officials will share more information at a press conference at 5 p.m. today at the Governor’s Office.

    Case 1:

    Gender: Female

    Age: 60’s

    County: Pitkin 

    Exposure: Contact with infected individual

     

    Case 2:

    Gender: Male

    Age: 60s

    County: Pitkin

    Exposure: Contact with infected individual

     

    Case 3:

    Gender: Male

    Age: 60s

    County: Pitkin 

    Exposure: Contact with infected individual

     

    Case 4: 

    Gender: Male

    Age: 60s

    County: Pitkin

    Exposure: Contact with infected individual

     

    Case 5:

    Gender: Male

    Age: 70s

    County: Pitkin 

    Exposure: Contact with infected individual

     

    Case 6:

    Gender: Male

    Age: 60s

    County: Pitkin

    Exposure: Contact with infected individual

    To ensure expedience on reporting presumptive positive cases, the state will provide overall testing statistics as soon as we are able on the website. 

    Continue to stay up to date by visiting colorado.gov/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus.

     

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