The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Community Levels for COVID-19 for Archuleta County moved to Medium on Thursday. This increase is due to the elevated 7-day incidence rate, which is 270.87 per 100,000 people.
La Plata County remained in Community Level Low and has an incidence rate of 64.03 per 100,000 people.
COVID-19 outbreaks are ongoing in some high risk and congregate settings, especially among older adults. The virus continues to lead to severe illness and death in our local community. These risks underscore the importance of taking extra precautions when interacting with vulnerable individuals.
For community level medium, individuals who are at high risk for severe disease should consider wearing a mask indoors in public and take additional precautions.
There is free community PCR testing available from 8am to 3pm Monday through Thursday and 8am to 12pm Friday and Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. At-home tests are available free at the SJBPH offices in both Durango and Pagosa Springs. More information about testing is available on SJBPH’s website.
KN95 masks are also available at SJBPH front desks in Durango and Pagosa Springs.
COVID-19 treatments are for people who have mild to moderate symptoms and are not in the hospital but who are at high risk of getting very sick. Seek treatment as soon as possible when you start to feel symptoms. Ask your health care provider or seek Telehealth for treatment. Learn more about how to access COVID-19 treatments via the State of Colorado or SJBPH.
San Juan Basin Public Health is a local public health agency, governed by a seven-member local Board of Health, serving all residents of La Plata and Archuleta counties. For over 70 years, San Juan Basin Public Health has improved the health and environment of the Southwest Colorado community.
