6/1/2021 Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Update #1: Status Update; Updated (Third Amendment) Public Health Order (PHO) 20-38

Description: 6/1/2021 Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Update #1: Status Update; Updated (Third Amendment) Public Health Order (PHO) 20-38

THIS IS A RAPIDLY EVOLVING AND FLUID SITUATION.  INFORMATION AND ACTION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.  BE PREPARED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND PATIENT.

The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Tuesday 6/1/2021 at 10:30 a.m.

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6/1/2021 Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Update #1:  Status Update; Updated (Third Amendment) Public Health Order (PHO) 20-38

Please take the time to read and understand this entire message.

Internet links:  Before I send out each update, I check the links to make sure they are active.  However, links do change from time to time, so the links I sent out today may not be the same tomorrow.  You may have to search around a bit.

1. Current Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Status

ü  One Week Cumulative Incidence Rate (per 100,000) Ranges

§ Green Level:  0-35

§ Blue Level:  36-100

§ Yellow Level:  101-300

§ Orange Level:  301-500

ü  COVID-19 Dashboard:  COVID-19 dial dashboard | Colorado COVID-19 Updates

ü  Crowley County:  Crowley is in Green Level with a current 1 week cumulative incidence rate of 16.6 for the data period of 5/24/2021-5/30/2021.

ü  Otero County:  Otero is in Blue Level with a current 1 week cumulative incidence rate of 65.6 for the data period of 5/24/2021-5/30/2021.

2. Updated (Third Amendment) Public Health Order (PHO) 20-38:  The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released an amended public health order that provides updated requirements for individuals and businesses to limit 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  The new changes are effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021 and will expire at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2021 unless extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing.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 to this PHO include the following: 

ü  Modified face covering requirements as follows:

§ Changed face covering requirements to start at age 12, reflecting the state’s vaccine-eligible population.

§ Revised face covering requirements to only apply to unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated individuals in settings such as schools, camps, Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle offices, prisons, jails, and other settings outlined in the order. This update clarified that patients, staff, and visitors in healthcare settings are included in these requirements.

§ Changed the exemption age for face coverings to individuals age 11 and younger.

ü  Removed restrictions for large indoor gatherings.

ü  Removed all references to the face covering Executive Order, because it expired. 

ü  For questions regarding state requirements, please contact Su Korbitz (719-241-4372, ehdir@oterogov.org) or Tony Harviston (719-383-3087, eha@oterogov.org)

I have attached the updated PHO.  You can also find this PHO here:  3rd Amended PHO 20-38.53121.pdf - Google Drive

Richard Ritter, Executive Director

Otero County Health Department

13 West 3rd Street, Room 111

La Junta, Colorado 81050

719-383-3045 (Office)

719-383-3060 (Fax)

rritter@oterogov.org

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