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COVID-19 HHRC Update: Situational Update and Holiday Weekend

July 3, 2020 7:00 pm

Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19

Situational Update

Last weekend, Grand County Public Health (GCPH) was notified of a confirmed positive test result for COVID-19 of an individual residing in Grand County. The significant other of this individual will also be counted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) as a “probable” case. This brings the total positive cases in Grand County to twenty-two. The significant other has been tested and the test has been sent to the state lab for results.  

The investigation to confirm the cause of death for the individual who has recently passed away was deemed as not due to COVID-19. While the individual did test positive for the virus, their death was not because of the virus.

Holiday Weekend

As we enter the July 4th holiday, we find ourselves asking, “what do we need to know about COVID-19 as we embark on summer activities?” Of course, we can’t be outside all the time. When escaping the summer heat and mugginess indoors, try for as much ventilation as possible, and continue to observe safe behaviors. Coming into close contact with infected people who have coughed, sneezed or breathed heavily or talked near you poses the greatest risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk of catching the virus from close contact is much higher than from touching shared surfaces. With this in mind, we have put together some Guidance For Common Summer Situations And Activities.

GCPH also wants to remind all residents, businesses, and guests of the Best Practice Protective Measures that are proven deterrents to spreading the disease. We all have a role to play in limiting the spread of this virus and we cannot stress enough the importance of having the entire Grand County community support these important safety efforts. With the rising COVID-19 rates here and across the country, we are seeing the unfortunate effects of what happens when communities disregard these protective measures. We must all continue to keep flattening the curve and not allow ourselves to become lax. Please stay safe over the holiday weekend and throughout the summer.

  • Limit gatherings to small groups, do not congregate
  • Anyone showing signs or symptoms of being sick must stay home
  • Employers conduct symptom screenings of all employees daily
  • Limit, where possible,  all high and medium risk interactions
  • Practice good personal hygiene (wash hands frequently, cover coughs, do not touch your face)
  • Wear face coverings in public areas
  • Protect our vulnerable populations like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions
  • Maintain 6-foot distancing from others
  • Increase ventilation as much as possible in all facilities
  • Frequent sanitation of high touch surfaces
  • Use cleaning and sanitizing products that meet EPA standards and CDC requirements

July 1, 2020 3:11 pm

Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19

Activity Specific Protective Measures

Best Practice Protective Measures

Grand County Public Health’s (GCPH) generally applicable, Best Practice Protective Measures and operating protocols shall always apply for all businesses and all activities at all times until further notice.  These baseline Best Practice Protective Measures, as well as the Grand County COVID-19 Suppression Plan and Playbooks, can be found at the links above. These are live documents that are subject to change at any moment, subject to GCPH Director approval.  Instead of downloading the documents to your computer, we suggest you save the link. 

Activity Specific Protective Measures and Guidance Playbooks

The industry sector, recreation, event, and other activities’ Protective Measures and operating protocols contained in the Grand County COVID-19 Suppression Plan and Playbooks shall apply for all applicable businesses and activities at all times until further notice.  These Activity Specific Protective Measures change regularly depending on the COVID-19 health of the County and State.  In particular, due to the dynamic nature of CDPHE Public Health Orders and variability of COVID-19 threats locally, capacity limits for different industries, activities, events, and sectors may change regularly.  

Compliance Verification Form

Businesses, employers, sole proprietors, and organizers of events and activities shall submit a Compliance Verification Form through Grand County Public Health for each activity subject to Activity Specific Protection Measures and display approved acceptance documentation prior to opening and receiving customers, or commencing an event or other activity.

Quick Reference Chart

To allow for quicker and clearer public communication of adjustments in local capacity limits required by periodic changes in state and local public health orders, the following chart is intended to provide up to date information on capacities.  A more comprehensive explanation of Protective Measure requirements that are expected to change less often can be found in the Grand County COVID-19 Suppression Plan and Playbooks.  Also, any updates made to the capacities contained in the following chart will be reflected in a new release of the Quick Reference Chart as well as in the appropriate Playbooks. Please sign up for notifications if you wish to be alerted of changes. 

Guidance TypeCapacitiesDate
Bars, Taverns, Breweries, etc… Only Bars that offer food from a licensed retail food establishment for on-premise consumption and follow the Restaurant requirements and capacities may operate.  All other Bars are closed to ingress, egress, use, and occupancy by members of the public, but may offer alcoholic beverages with foodservice offered through delivery service, window service, walk-up service, drive-through service, drive-up service, curbside delivery or any manner set forth in that PHO and in accordance with mandatory Social Distancing Requirements.7/1
Bowling Alleys50% of bowling lanes open or every other lane6/22
Campgrounds Camp only with members of your household in your local region. Do not invite visitors to your campsite6/22
Camps, Day & Youth Sports Camps Not to exceed twenty-five (25) campers outdoors and ten (10) campers indoors, maintaining six (6) feet distancing6/22
Camps, Overnight & Residential Not to exceed 25 campers outdoors and ten (10) campers indoors, maintaining six (6) feet distancing. Outdoors, up to fifty (50) campers allowed to gather for limited non-physical group activities 6/22
Childcare Facilities 35 sq. feet, per child for infants; 30 sq. feet, per child for preschool and school-age children6/22
Field Services & Real Estate Adhere to all general rules, guidance on social gathering limitations, and social distance requirements. As of July 1, 2020, open houses are permitted and must follow ’indoor event’ guidance.7/1
Golf Courses Four (4) people per tee time; Lessons ten (10) participants, excluding instructors; one (1) household per cart6/22
Gyms and Indoor Fitness Facilities 25% capacity, not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less, per room; Organized teams limited to 25 players, excluding coaches; Fitness classes limited to twenty-five (25)6/22
Hotels, Motels, Other Accommodation, NOT Short Term Rentals (STRs) Full capacity, recommended 24-hour rest period with adequate sanitizing and disinfecting between guests6/22
Indoor Events Limit capacity depending on venue size accounting for usable square footage with a maximum of 100 people, excluding staff, per room, maintaining six (6) feet distance between non-household 6/22
Non-Critical Manufacturing 50% capacity, not to exceed fifty (50) employees, whichever is less6/22
Office-Based Businesses 50% in-office occupancy, telecommuting maximized6/22
Outdoor Events Limit capacity depending on venue size accounting for usable square footage with a maximum of 175 people, excluding staff, per room, maintaining six (6) feet distance between non-household6/22
Outdoor Recreation (including Outdoor Recreation Businesses & Outfitters) Group size not to exceed ten (10); up to two (2) households in a boat or jeep6/22
Outdoor Sports Facilities & Playgrounds Not to exceed 25 people, at a time, per court or field6/22
Personal Recreation Group size not to exceed ten (10), unless otherwise specified6/22
Personal Services 50% capacity, not to exceed fifty (50) people, whichever is less6/22
Places of Worship & Life Rites (Indoor) 50% capacity, not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less, per room6/22
Places of Worship & Life Rites (Outdoor) 113 sq ft / person, not to exceed 100 people, per outdoor space6/22
Pools, Hot Tubs and Saunas (Indoors) 25% capacity, not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less, per room; Saunas closed; Aquatic fitness classes limited to twenty-five (25)6/22
Pools, Hot Tubs (Outdoors) 50% capacity, not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less6/22
Restaurants & Food Services 50% capacity, not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less; Parties not to exceed eight (8)6/22
Retail 50% capacity for in-person shopping6/22
Shelters, Pavilions, Picnic Tables Group size not to exceed ten (10)6/22
Short-Term Rentals (STRs) Full capacity, recommended 24-hour rest period with adequate sanitizing and disinfecting between guests6/22
Sports Leagues & Organized Rec Programs Up to 25 players, per team, excluding coaches and referees/umpires6/22
Theaters (Movie & Performance) 25% capacity, not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less6/22

June 30, 2020 4:00 pm

Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19

COVID-19 Update

Grand County Identifies Death Associated with COVID-19

GRAND COUNTY, CO – On June 27, 2020, Grand County Public Health (GCPH)  was made aware of a confirmed positive test of an individual who had recently passed away. The test was conducted by the Donor Alliance after the autopsy was performed by the Grand County Coroner. The cause of death is still under investigation. Out of respect for the deceased and their family, GCPH will not disclose additional information about the individual who has passed away.

At this point in the investigation, GCPH has conducted an assessment and provided guidance for those who have been deemed high-risk contacts. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide more information in the coming days. “Our condolences go out to the family and friends of this individual,” GCPH Director Brene Belew-LaDue stated. 

GCPH wants to emphasize the importance of taking the necessary precautions to protect each other. We all have a role to play in limiting the spread of this virus.

Steps that everyone can take to slow the spread of the virus include:

  • Minimize non-essential travel and recreate responsibly
  • Limit gatherings to small groups, do not congregate
  • Anyone showing signs or symptoms of being sick must stay home
  • Employers conduct symptom screenings of all employees daily
  • Limit, where possible,  all high and medium risk interactions
  • Practice good personal hygiene (wash hands frequently, cover coughs, do not touch your face)
  • Wear face coverings in public areas
  • Protect our vulnerable populations like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions
  • Maintain 6-foot distancing from others
  • Increase ventilation as much as possible in all facilities
  • Frequent sanitation of high touch surfaces
  • Use cleaning and sanitizing products that meet EPA standards and CDC requirements

We must continue working together and taking each day and challenge as they come. It is important to remember that it is every individual’s personal and professional responsibility to make the right decisions and hold each other to the safest standards possible.  Please continue practicing these preventative measures to protect yourself and others.  

June 29, 2020 7:30 pm

Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19

COVID-19 Update

Grand County Sees First Outbreak of COVID-19

GRAND COUNTY, CO – On June 17, 2020, Grand County Public Health was made aware of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 of a worker at a construction site in Granby, CO. On June 18, 2020, Grand County Public Health (GCPH) was notified of a second confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at the same construction site. On June 24, 2020, GCPH conducted testing of 33 site employees. As a result of that testing, a third positive case has been confirmed.  Despite the fact that none of the positive cases have primary residences in Grand County and will, therefore, not be counted in our county’s official positive count, this unfortunate circumstance is considered an ‘outbreak’ in Grand County.  

An outbreak is reported to the state when two or more confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 are identified in a facility or (non-household) group with onset in a 14-day period. Because the employer provides housing for workers involved in this outbreak, it is considered an extension of the workplace ‘facility’.  Grand County Public Health and Colorado Department of  Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will continue to monitor the outbreak until two incubation periods (28 days) have passed with no new outbreak-related COVID-19 positive cases.

At this point in the investigation, the symptomatic crew members and those living and working closely with them have been placed on quarantine or isolation through an incubation period (14 days) based on the last date of contact with a positive.  It is important to note that the provided in-county housing for workers at this jobsite is neither a hotel nor a condo-style house, so there are no shared entries, hallways, or stairwells.  Besides the identified positive cases, the company has not reported symptoms in any other crew members.

The Grand County epidemiologist has contacted the supervisor of the crew and is working with the construction company and its primary contractor on continued monitoring of the situation and assessment of the involved company’s COVID-19 safety precautions and employee housing. The company and it’s primary contractor have been very cooperative, and worksite COVID-19 safety protocols are above state requirements. The company took quick action to mitigate the spread of any illness to the rest of the crew and has been diligent in making sure that other crew members are not showing signs and symptoms of COVID-19. They are making sure that the quarantined crew is able to remain in the house and have their essential needs met. One member of the crew that tested positive has been hospitalized and will remain outside of Grand County once they are released. 

A construction site is usually a very low risk environment due to the outdoor setting and well spaced projects. COVID-19 exposure risk is LOW to VERY LOW regarding interactions with retail and food services, grocery store employees, or other service providers. HIGH and MODERATE risk contacts are identified as people you live with, ride in a car with, share a workspace with, or have other close interactions with a positive case. If you closely interact with a positive COVID-19 case (within 6 feet), without a mask, for more than 15 minutes, you may be identified as a close contact and will be contacted by Grand County Public Health if your name and contact information are provided to the contact tracers. If you have brief interactions (exchanging money, delivery of purchased goods, food or beverages), conversations at 6 feet or more of distance, with a mask, and for less than 15 minutes, you will NOT be placed on quarantine or monitored for symptoms.

If you have been in contact with someone who has been placed on quarantine: they are not contagious—yet. They are being monitored for symptoms and are not identified as a COVID-19 positive case. Your contact with a quarantined individual does not put you at risk. Quarantined individuals have been in direct contact with a positive COVID-19 case but may not have enough virus in their system to be contagious, or even develop the illness at all. Should that quarantined person develop symptoms or test positive, their contact with you within the investigation timeframe could be considered in their case investigation.  

It is important to remember that it is every individual’s personal and professional responsibility to make the right decisions and hold each other to the safest standards possible.  Please continue to take preventative measures to protect yourself and others.  #StayHeathyStayOpen 

June 26, 2020 3:30 pm

Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19

COVID-19 Update

Grand County Issues Public Health Order to Authorize and Implement Activity Specific Protective Measures

On Friday, June 26, 2020, Grand County Public Health (GCPH) is issuing a Public Health Order (PHO) to limit the health impacts of COVID-19. 

To help the public better understand Grand County’s specific protective measures, we have developed several simple and easy to access documents and playbooks. These “live” documents are by design easily updated as conditions change and developments occur. The goal of these documents is to keep our community and visitors as safe as possible while allowing our economy to recover and grow.

This PHO authorizes and implements the Grand County Suppression Plan and Playbooks to allow safe operation of certain, specifically identified industries, businesses, recreation, events and other activities in Grand County while maintaining Best Practice Protective Measures, including safe and sustainable levels of social distancing. It also continues the requirement for all businesses, employers, sole-proprietors, and organizers of events and activities to submit a Compliance Verification Form through Grand County Public Health prior to opening and receiving customers, or commencing an event or other activity.

Protective Measures in all Playbooks will take precedence over state orders, regardless of whether the local public health Playbooks’ Protective Measures are more or less restrictive than current state orders. The PHO will become effective immediately and will remain in effect until September 30, 2020, unless specifically amended, superseded, extended, or terminated by order of the GCPH Director. The PHO is effective within the entirety of Grand County, including all towns within Grand County.

Compliance Includes:

  • Generally applicable Best Practice Protective Measures are to be followed by all citizens, businesses, and visitors while in Grand County.
  • Businesses, employers, sole proprietors, and organizers of events and activities shall submit a Compliance Verification Form through Grand County Public Health for each activity subject to Activity Specific Protection Measures and display approved acceptance documentation prior to opening and receiving customers, or commencing an event or other activity. 
  • Indoor and outdoor receptions, events, fairs, rodeos, non-critical auctions, concerts, outdoor markets, or other outdoor activities and venues not covered in other guidances in excess of one hundred participants will need to submit a plan to Grand County Public Health for approval using the Event Planning Application.

These Best Practice Protective Measures, Activity Specific Protective Measures, and basic principles for responding to COVID-19 are critical elements of the CDPHE and GCPH approved Grand County COVID-19 Suppression Plan. Compliance is critical to suppress the transmission of COVID-19 in Grand County to levels that do not overwhelm the healthcare system and allow as many businesses and activities as possible to continue operating or occurring.

Any business, public or private gathering, or organized recreation, event, or other activity that is not in compliance with this and other applicable State and local public health orders shall cease operation or activity.

It is important to remember that it is every individual’s personal and professional responsibility to make the right decisions and hold each other to the safest standards possible. Our ability to move into even less restrictive measures hinges on the continued success of our community’s commitment to best social distancing and hygiene practices. 

Read Full June 26, 2020, Public Health Order

View Grand County Suppression Plan and Playbooks

June 18, 2020 7:30 pm

Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19

COVID-19 Update

+Deaths due to COVID-19.

Amended Grand County Recreation Playbook

In addition to Grand County Public Health’s  Amendment Order to the May 29 Public Health Order, GCPH has also revised the Recreation Playbook. The purpose of these amendments is to ease restrictions on specific protective measures related to recreation. Recreation is critical to the physical, social, emotional, economic and mental health of our communities. These community assets require guidance to safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. The playbook is a compilation of work from Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District, Colorado Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA), industry experts, Grand County Public Health and the Grand County COVID-19 Incident Management Team. 

The protocols in the Recreation Playbook have been developed based on and in compliance with current County and State public health orders.  The document will be updated when applicable changes are made to public health orders and as we continue to analyze the numbers, the data, and the situation on the ground. In addition to this guidance, recreational operators should also incorporate industry-specific guidance to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. The Recreation Playbook is to be used for the purpose of recreation only, if a facility has a restaurant, retail business, etc., then those specific operation guidelines should be implemented. For guidance related to lodging, life rites, restaurants, and worship, please see the May 29 Standing Public Health Order and its Amendment Order. For guidance to other sectors, please visit co.grand.co.us/covid19.

General Operating Protocols

There are specific protective measures and overarching principles that all residents, businesses, and guests will be expected to abide by during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plan for and expect that these guidelines will be in place for at least the next six (6) months.  Those guidelines are as follows:

  • Minimize non-essential travel and recreate responsibly
  • Limit gatherings to small groups, do not congregate
  • Anyone showing signs or symptoms of being sick must stay home
  • Limit, where possible,  all high and medium risk interactions
  • Practice good personal hygiene (wash hands frequently, cover coughs, do not touch your face)
  • Wear face coverings in public areas
  • Protect our vulnerable populations like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions
  • Maintain 6-foot distancing from others
  • Increase ventilation as much as possible in all facilities
  • Frequent sanitation of high touch surfaces
  • Use cleaning and sanitizing products that meet EPA standards and CDC requirements
  • Understand that it truly is safer at home 

We have to continue working together, taking each day and challenge one at a time. The most important thing to understand is that every step forward is going to depend on compliance. Adherence to the guidelines put in place is crucial in our effort to move forward. Especially as our community continues learning how to adjust and adapt to COVID-19. 

Grand County Recreation Playbook Update 6-12-20

Read Full Amendment Order

June 14, 2020 9:00 pm

Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19

COVID-19 Update

+Deaths due to COVID-19.

Amended Grand County Recreation Playbook

In addition to Grand County Public Health’s  Amendment Order to the May 29 Public Health Order, GCPH has also revised the Recreation Playbook. The purpose of these amendments is to ease restrictions on specific protective measures related to recreation. Recreation is critical to the physical, social, emotional, economic and mental health of our communities. These community assets require guidance to safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. The playbook is a compilation of work from Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District, Colorado Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA), industry experts, Grand County Public Health and the Grand County COVID-19 Incident Management Team. 

The protocols in the Recreation Playbook have been developed based on and in compliance with current County and State public health orders.  The document will be updated when applicable changes are made to public health orders and as we continue to analyze the numbers, the data, and the situation on the ground. In addition to this guidance, recreational operators should also incorporate industry-specific guidance to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. The Recreation Playbook is to be used for the purpose of recreation only, if a facility has a restaurant, retail business, etc., then those specific operation guidelines should be implemented. For guidance related to lodging, life rites, restaurants, and worship, please see the May 29 Standing Public Health Order and its Amendment Order. For guidance to other sectors, please visit co.grand.co.us/covid-19.

General Operating Protocols

There are specific protective measures and overarching principles that all residents, businesses, and guests will be expected to abide by during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plan for and expect that these guidelines will be in place for at least the next six (6) months.  Those guidelines are as follows:

  • Minimize non-essential travel and recreate responsibly
  • Limit gatherings to small groups, do not congregate
  • Anyone showing signs or symptoms of being sick must stay home
  • Limit, where possible,  all high and medium risk interactions
  • Practice good personal hygiene (wash hands frequently, cover coughs, do not touch your face)
  • Wear face coverings in public areas
  • Protect our vulnerable populations like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions
  • Maintain 6-foot distancing from others
  • Increase ventilation as much as possible in all facilities
  • Frequent sanitation of high touch surfaces
  • Use cleaning and sanitizing products that meet EPA standards and CDC requirements
  • Understand that it truly is safer at home 

We have to continue working together, taking each day and challenge one at a time. The most important thing to understand is that every step forward is going to depend on compliance. Adherence to the guidelines put in place is crucial in our effort to move forward. Especially as our community continues learning how to adjust and adapt to COVID-19. 

Grand County Recreation Playbook Update 6-12-20

Read Full Amendment Order

June 11, 2020 7:00 pm

Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19

COVID-19 Update

+Deaths due to COVID-19.

Amended Public Health Order

Today, Grand County Public Health  has issued an Amendment Order to the May 29 Public Health Order. The purpose of this Amendment Order is to ease restrictions on specific protective measures. All other requirements of the May 29, 2020 Standing Public Health Order shall remain the same. The Public Health Amendment Order will become effective immediately, and will remain in effect until the final expiration of the May 29, 2020 Standing Public Health Order. The Order Amendments are as follows: 

Lodging Protective Measures

Resuming limited operations of pools, hot tubs and saunas and on-site exercise facilities occupancy. Including home, condo and apartment association pools, hot tubs and saunas.

  • All operations must be done  in accordance with CDPHE guidance. 
  • Indoor pools, hot tubs and saunas may resume at 25% capacity, limited to no more than 50 people.
  • Outdoor pools, hot tubs, and saunas may resume at 50% capacity, not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less.
  • On-Site Exercise Facilities may open at 25% capacity, not to exceed 50 people, whichever is less, per room, maintaining six (6) feet distancing. 
  • Sharing of equipment is discouraged, and equipment must be cleaned and disinfected between uses.
  • If more than one household occupies the gym both parties should wear face coverings.

Worship Protective Measures

Increasing the total maximum capacities permitted for places of worship including life rites and “for any activities within a facility, or coordinated through a religious organization”.

  • Indoor capacity – 50% capacity not to exceed 50 persons in a room 
  • Outdoor capacity – 113 sq ft / person not to exceed 100 persons in an outdoor space.

Recreation and Fitness Protective Measures

Permit movie and performance theaters to resume operations with an approved plan and compliance with the outlined protective measures.

  • The facility must track the number of individuals in each theater to create appropriate social distancing as follows:
    • Capacity shall be limited by the number of seats per theater at 25 % capacity not to exceed 50 persons.
    • Customers must be separated by a minimum of at least three seats to the side, and must alternate every other row.
    • Individuals residing in the same household will be considered one customer.
    • Six (6) feet distance must be maintained between customers
  • The theater must be cleaned and disinfected between movie showings.
  • Mark concession lines for a minimum of six feet distancing.
  • Implement or maintain physical barriers for high-contact settings (e.g. Cashiers).
  • Offer touchless payment options wherever possible.
  • Perform environmental cleaning and disinfection of bathrooms and high touch surfaces every two (2) hours and maintain a cleaning log.

Read Full Amendment Order

June 8, 2020 5:00 pm

Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19

COVID-19 Update

+Deaths due to COVID-19.

Overview

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) approved the Grand County variance request late Thursday, May 28. Short-term rentals, places of worship and fitness/recreation facilities that choose to open for use may do so under the requirements and guidelines set forth in the May 29, 2020, Grand County Public Health Order (PHO). However, consistent with the terms of the CDPHE variance approval, if the number of COVID-19 positive cases increases by fifteen (15) within a two-week period, our Grand County PHO will automatically rescind. The state executive order and public health order have been extended to July 1, 2020, and are now referred to as the “Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors” phase. We understand that there are some differences between Grand County’s PHO and the modified state PHO. Our team is working diligently to get those clarified and will provide the appropriate guidance within the next couple days. 

Current Restrictions, Requirements and Guidelines

All Grand County residents and visitors are strongly urged to protect themselves and others by washing hands frequently, staying home if sick, staying six feet apart from others, wearing a face-covering in public, and limiting gatherings to under ten people. Business requirements for employees wearing face coverings are still in effect, and any business requiring customers to wear face coverings can refuse service to customers who are not. Safety requirements for lodging, recreation, and places of worship as identified in the May 29, 2020, Grand County Public Health Order and Addenda are still in effect. You are encouraged to go to co.grand.co.us/covid19 to look these over. Again, our team is working to bring our PHO in line with the state’s.

Situational Update

COVID-19 modeling projections that extend into the summer and through November 2020 continue to indicate a need for social distancing of at least 65%. Relaxation of social distancing to lower levels (45%) is predicted to lead to a surge in sick people in excess of hospital capacity by mid-summer. Research shows that people who have no symptoms can spread COVID-19 and wearing a non-medical face mask helps minimize the spread of the virus. Grand County has had both symptomatic and asymptomatic positive cases. However, all of the surveillance tests of frontline workers have returned with negative test results.

Exposure, Quarantine and Isolation Protocol

If you are sick with cough, fever, chills, sore throat, stomachache, muscle aches, headache or loss of taste or smell,  please self-isolate, call your healthcare provider and get tested. Anytime you have the symptoms listed above, you should consider being tested, even if you do not know of an obvious exposure. COVID-19 testing is readily available in Grand County at healthcare facilities. If you do test positive, you must isolate yourself from others. You can isolate at home, but if you need a place to go because you cannot be at home, GCPH has facilities set up for isolation.

 GCPH is investigating and monitoring all COVID-19 positive cases and those in quarantine. GCPH traces the contacts of all positive cases and will notify all persons who are felt to be moderate or high risk and instruct them on the steps to take (e.g. testing and quarantine). If you are identified as being significantly exposed, but have not shown any symptoms, you will be instructed to quarantine. This means that you will need to stay at home for 14 days to monitor for symptoms and possibly limit further exposure.

Please direct short-term rental questions to the Grand County STR Office, [email protected] or call 970-725-3737. For general questions regarding Grand County’s COVID-19 response please call 970-725-3803 or email [email protected].

June 4, 2020 8:00 pm

Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19

COVID-19 Update

*Because clinical diagnoses can be made based on symptoms and evident exposure without performing a test, the number of positive cases reported may increase without an equivalent increase in tests performed. +Deaths due to COVID-19.

Overview

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) approved the Grand County variance request late Thursday, May 28. Short-term rentals, places of worship and fitness/recreation facilities that choose to open for use may do so under the requirements and guidelines set forth in the May 29, 2020, Grand County Public Health Order (PHO). However, consistent with the terms of the CDPHE variance approval, if the number of COVID-19 positive cases increases by fifteen (15) within a two-week period, our Grand County PHO will automatically rescind. The state executive order and public health order have been extended to July 1, 2020, and are now referred to as the “Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors” phase. We understand that there are some differences between Grand County’s PHO and the modified state PHO. Our team is working diligently to get those clarified and will provide the appropriate guidance within the next couple days. 

Current Restrictions, Requirements and Guidelines

All Grand County residents and visitors are strongly urged to protect themselves and others by washing hands frequently, staying home if sick, staying six feet apart from others, wearing a face-covering in public, and limiting gatherings to under ten people. Business requirements for employees wearing face coverings are still in effect, and any business requiring customers to wear face coverings can refuse service to customers who are not. Safety requirements for lodging, recreation, and places of worship as identified in the May 29, 2020, Grand County Public Health Order and Addenda are still in effect. You are encouraged to go to co.grand.co.us/covid19 to look these over. Again, our team is working to bring our PHO in line with the state’s.

Situational Update

COVID-19 modeling projections that extend into the summer and through November 2020 continue to indicate a need for social distancing of at least 65%. Relaxation of social distancing to lower levels (45%) is predicted to lead to a surge in sick people in excess of hospital capacity by mid-summer. Research shows that people who have no symptoms can spread COVID-19 and wearing a non-medical face mask helps minimize the spread of the virus. Grand County has had both symptomatic and asymptomatic positive cases. However, all of the surveillance tests of frontline workers have returned with negative test results.

Exposure, Quarantine and Isolation Protocol

If you are sick with cough, fever, chills, sore throat, stomachache, muscle aches, headache or loss of taste or smell,  please self-isolate, call your healthcare provider and get tested. Anytime you have the symptoms listed above, you should consider being tested, even if you do not know of an obvious exposure. COVID-19 testing is readily available in Grand County at healthcare facilities. If you do test positive, you must isolate yourself from others. You can isolate at home, but if you need a place to go because you cannot be at home, GCPH has facilities set up for isolation.

 GCPH is investigating and monitoring all COVID-19 positive cases and those in quarantine. GCPH traces the contacts of all positive cases and will notify all persons who are felt to be moderate or high risk and instruct them on the steps to take (e.g. testing and quarantine). If you are identified as being significantly exposed, but have not shown any symptoms, you will be instructed to quarantine. This means that you will need to stay at home for 14 days to monitor for symptoms and possibly limit further exposure.

Please direct short-term rental questions to the Grand County STR Office, [email protected] or call 970-725-3737. For general questions regarding Grand County’s COVID-19 response please call 970-725-3803 or email [email protected].

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