Monkeypox in Garfield County, population at low risk
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Symptoms to watch for and who is prioritized for vaccine and treatment   There is one confirmed case of monkeypox in Garfield County. The risk to the general community is low. Garfield County Public Health staff is working to reduce the risk of transmission through awareness and education efforts.   If you think or know you have been exposed to monkeypox, contact a health care provider as soon as possible as they can determine if you are eligible for vaccine and treatment, which work best if administered early. Your provider may order a monkeypox test to determine illness.   How
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Garfield County takes new direction on COVID-19 data
More than two years into the pandemic, Garfield County Public Health has changed the data sources reported on its COVID-19 data web page. The page is still active, but instead of calculating local information, it provides a central location for important links to current state and federal COVID-19 data. “There is still a lot of COVID-19 in the community as we see with our cumulative incidence rates, and it is not translating into severe cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. This is due to our high vaccination rate.” said Mason Hohstadt, Garfield County Public Health’s COVID data page administrator. The department staff
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Garfield County Public Health COVID testing update
Doctor with blood sample of Covid-19 Omicron B.1.1.529 Variant and general data of covid-19 Coronavirus Mutations.
FREE – Rapid antigen tests mailed to your home Rapid antigen tests are available through the federal at-home test program. FREE – PCR testing in Carbondale July – December FREE State-supported PCR testing. 511 Colorado Ave. Carbondale (Recreation Center back parking lot). Tuesday through Friday 12 – 5 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Approximately 24-36 hr. turnaround. Phone 1-888-964-1562. Walk up or make an appointment. FREE – Rapid antigen (take-home) tests for pick-up in Rifle Only available at the Rifle Garfield County Public Health office, 195 W. 14th St. (limited supply, limited number available per household). Walk-in, Mon-Fri,
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