Positive Tests
We had one new positive test result come in today bringing our total to 126. We have had 6 positive tests in the last 14 days. The 14 day average testing positivity rate remains at a low 1.8%.
Second Outbreak Analysis
Our Investigative Science section has put together a report on what a second outbreak might look like based on a review of up to date research. That document can be found here.
Variance to State
We were prepared to apply for the state’s “Protect Our Neighbors” stage. When applications finally opened on Tuesday, the application had a number of pieces that we weren’t expecting. We are working through the application, but due to the added components, we needed more time to pull together the paperwork.
Town of Crested Butte Masks
The Town of Crested Butte has issued a public health order requiring face coverings on Elk Ave, effective 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10. Please visit www.townofcrestedbutte.com to view the details and the health order.
New Dashboard and Virtual Town Hall
We are launching our new dashboard on Monday. We will introduce this new layout via our public meeting at 2:30 PM, 7/13. You can sign up ahead of time for the zoom meeting here. As always, it will also be live streamed to the Gunnison County Health and Human Services Facebook page. The new dashboard will reflect how our standing is within the blue level and what would cause us to move to more restrictive levels of the coronameter.
Call Center Hours 970-641-7660
Here is an infographic around the call tree from that you get when calling the call center.
The call center will be operating 8am-12pm Monday-Friday. For those needing assistance outside of those hours, please leave a message. There will also be someone monitoring the callcenter@gunnisoncounty.orgemail.
Delivery Assistance Update
Prescriptions deliveries will be scheduled any day of the week, but they will only be delivered on Tuesday and Fridays.
We ask that you only use this service if you are at risk and self-isolating at home, ill with Covid-19 symptoms, or quarantined and need groceries or prescriptions delivered to your home. The Gunnison Senior Transportation Dispatch will now be fielding calls at (970) 641-7959. Deliveries are by drivers trained to safely handle your order and are available throughout the valley, 5 days a week, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Screening Site
The screening site is located only at GVH Monday through Saturday starting at 9:00 AM. The site will be located in the large north entrance parking lot and operate out of a shed. We ask that you please call the call center ahead to schedule an appointment at 970-641-7660.
Importance of Self-Reporting
One of the best tools to provide early warnings of spread in the community is to self-report as symptomatic. If you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, even if they are mild, please self-report and isolate yourself.
By the Numbers and Dashboard
Our Google data studio is live on the website. The main page is a breakdown. There is more detail in a link in the bottom right corner for those that want to dig in further.