COVID-19 in Summit County

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COVID-19 Testing

For information on local testing locations and free at home testing kits, click here.

Summit County is currently experiencing High COVID transmission in our community.  

Protect yourself and others from being infected by; 

  1. Getting a COVID Vaccine, 
  2. Stay Home if sick, 
  3. Get tested if sick, 
  4. If you recently had close contact with someone who has COVID and you are vaccinated, get tested and wear a face covering.  If you are not vaccinated you must Quarantine.
  5. All persons are encouraged to Wear a Face Covering in indoor public places, 
  6. Wash hands frequently and avoid touching your face, 
  7. Keep 6-feet or more from others to the extent possible (especially indoors), and
  8. Clean and/or Disinfect frequently.

Summit County Public Health is actively monitoring and responding to novel coronavirus activity in Summit County. The Summit County Emergency Operations Center is activated and staffed with a team of emergency management personnel who are coordinating our community’s response to the pandemic, in coordination with local municipalities, the State of Colorado, health care providers, private sector partners and nonprofit organizations.

BOOSTER SHOTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR IMMUNOCOMPROMISED INDIVIDUALS (4)

Booster Doses

On September 24, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for people at higher risk for COVID-19. Booster doses should be given at least six months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series. The updated CDC guidance recommends Pfizer booster shots for people 65 years and older, residents in long-term care settings, and people aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions. The recommendations also state that people aged 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions and people aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine based on their individual benefits and risks.

Booster doses are designated differently than additional doses for immunocompromised people, see below for the information on additional doses.

On August 13, 2021, the CDC made an interim recommendation for use of an additional dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (for persons aged ≥12 years) or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (for persons aged ≥18 years) after an initial 2-dose primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. Additional doses are free. No ID, insurance, or proof of medical history is required to receive an additional dose.

Who Needs an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine?

Currently, CDC is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose. This includes people who have:

  • Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
  • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
  • Advanced or untreated HIV infection
  • Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them.

For additional info: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1451/Booster-Doses

Flu Shots in Summit County

The flu vaccine protects you from a leading cause of death and illness. An influenza infection causes many of the same symptoms we see in COVID-19, such as body aches, fever and sore throat. Protecting yourself from the flu reduces strain on our health care system and reduces stress on you and your family. Getting a flu shot in Summit County is easy and convenient, with little to no out-of-pocket costs. Clinic Locations and Information.

Emergency Blog

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Business Physical Distancing Protocols

The Summit County Business Physical Distancing Protocols Form will help businesses identify and implement strategies to protect the health of their employees and members of the public by reducing opportunities for disease transmission. Businesses are encouraged to: 

  • Display a completed copy of their Physical Distancing Protocol at each public entrance
  • Distribute completed copies of their Physical Distancing Protocol to all employees
  • Post a completed copy of the Physical Distancing Protocol on business website, if applicable
  • Physical Distancing Protocols do not have to be submitted to Public Health for review

Download the Summit County Business Physical Distancing Protocols Form (pdf).
Descarque el Protocolo de distancia fisico de negocios (pdf) del condado de Summit.

View requirements for Non-Critical Retail, Personal Services and Essential Businesses.

Nuevo coronavirus en el Condado de Summit

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Summit está monitoreando activamente y respondiendo a la actividad del coronavirus en el Condado de Summit. El Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia del Condado de Summit está activo y cuenta con un equipo de personal de gestión de emergencias. Este personal está coordinando la respuesta de nuestra comunidad a la pandemia, asegurando la colaboración y comunicación entre las agencias gubernamentales locales, el Estado de Colorado, proveedores de atención médica, socios del sector privado y organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

Órdenes del Departamento de Salud Pública

El Condado de Summit y el estado de Colorado tienen órdenes de salud pública para mitigar la propagación del COVID-19. Estas órdenes imponen restricciones a una variedad de actividades, incluyendo actividades comerciales, actividades sociales y reuniones comunitarias.

Vea las últimas órdenes de Salud Pública locales y estatales.  

Datos de casos del Condado de Summit

El Condado de Summit publica la cantidad de personas evaluadas por COVID-19, la cantidad de casos positivos, hospitalizaciones, desglosados por edad y sexo y otros datos. Los datos de casos de COVID-19 del Condado de Summit se actualizan una vez cada día de la semana.

Vea los últimos datos de casos en el Condado de Summit.

Rastreador de Síntomas del Condado de Summit

¿Te has sentido enfermo en algún momento desde el 1 de marzo? Ingrese sus síntomas de forma anónima para ayudarnos a rastrear la actividad del COVID-19 en el Condado de Summit. Para registrar síntomas o ver el panel de datos, visite el Rastreador de Síntomas del Condado de Summit.

Por favor tenga en cuenta: que el Rastreador de Síntomas no es compatible con el navegador Internet Explorer o versiones desactualizadas de Microsoft Edge. Recomendamos utilizar otro navegador, como Google Chrome, Safari o la versión más reciente de Microsoft Edge.