State to update surveillance of Delta variant of concern
The CDC has labeled the Delta variant (B.1.617.2) as a variant of concern. This variant was first identified in India in December 2020 and has displayed increased transmissibility.
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CDPHE to send vaccine reminder messages to 30-39 year olds this week
REMOTE, (June 7, 2021): In the coming days, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will send text and email notifications to people between the ages of 30 and 39 who may be overdue for their second COVID-19 vaccine. CDPHE previously sent similar messages to people over 40.
State adds 33,456 COVID-19 tests to data dashboard
REMOTE, (June 3, 2021): Due to onboarding from a new testing provider, today’s regular 4 p.m. data dashboard update added 33,456 recent COVID-19 test results to the state’s totals.
Colorado to announce first $1 million Colorado Comeback Cash winner Friday
The first pool of eligible winners is set for the weekly Colorado Comeback Cash drawings, which offer vaccinated Coloradans the first of five chances to win $1 million.
State adds 561 backlogged COVID-19 cases to data dashboard
Due to a processing delay, today’s regular 4 p.m. data dashboard update will add 561 backlogged and newly reported positive COVID-19 cases to the state’s totals.
Colorado updates COVID-19 outbreak definition
REMOTE, (June 1, 2021): Effective today, the state updated its definition of COVID-19 outbreaks to better reflect the current vaccine, testing, and disease transmission environment throughout Colorado.
State releases updated public health order for residential care facilities
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released an updated Public Health Order (PHO) and guidance that modifies mitigation requirements for residential care facilities serving older adults and people with disabilities.
State updates public health order
REMOTE, (May 31, 2021): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released an amended public health order that provides updated requirements for individuals and businesses to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Colorado.
The new changes are effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021 and will expire at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2021 unless extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing.
Updates in this public health order:
Colorado updates demographic data and adds backlogged cases to data dashboard
The state updated demographic information on its COVID-19 vaccine data dashboard to provide more accurate vaccine administration reporting.
State updates data dashboard to include federal doses distributed and administered in Colorado
Colorado updated its COVID-19 vaccine data dashboard today to reflect the inclusion of federally-distributed and -administered doses throughout the state.