Colorado Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eric France responds to Moderna vaccine announcement
Dr. Eric France, chief medical officer for CDPHE, has offered the following statement concerning the Moderna vaccine announcement...
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CO Exposure Notifications enabled by 1 million Coloradans
Governor Jared Polis today announced that more than 1 million Coloradans have enabled the statewide COVID-19 Exposure Notifications system launched on October 25 by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) in partnership with Google and Apple.
State announces updates to COVID-19 website to add data, improve accessibility, and streamline navigation
REMOTE, November 9, 2020: The state will update its COVID-19 website to add new data, and improve accessibility, readability, and ease of use.
Among the changes are:
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New feature on the hospital data section of the data visualization to include regional ICU bed availability information.
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Reorganization of guidance to match the dial framework.
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Improved accessibility to make it easier for web visitors to find data and other important information about COVID-19. Features have been added to assist those using web readers.
Free and convenient testing sites available across Colorado
REMOTE, (Nov. 12, 2020): As demand for COVID-19 testing increases, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment wants to remind Coloradans that there are numerous state-sponsored community testing sites across the state. They are free, convenient, and do not require a doctor’s note, identification, or insurance. There are more than 50 free community testing sites across the state, as well as dozens of locations offered by private providers. The state’s website has a list of locations.
State releases updated public health order for long-term care facility testing
Increased testing provided by state will further protect residents.
CDPHE adds another lab to electronic laboratory reporting system
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has on-boarded another large testing lab to its electronic laboratory reporting (ELR) system.
State releases report to help schools determine learning environments
Report evaluates the costs and benefits of in-person learning during rising COVID-19 cases in Colorado.
CDPHE adds lab to electronic laboratory reporting system, improving accuracy of state and county testing numbers
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has onboarded another large testing lab to its electronic laboratory reporting (ELR) system, which will result in reporting changes to state and county testing numbers starting November 1, 2020.
Colorado Continues to Bolster Testing with Addition of Free, Quick, and Easy COVID-19 testing kiosks
Testing kiosks to open at University of Northern Colorado, DIA, pop-ups in communities across Colorado
Newest COVID-19 model indicates Colorado hospitalizations are increasing more sharply than previous predictions
Avoiding surges in infections and hospital demand over the next two months will require a substantial and rapid increase in transmission control