County facilities closed to public through April 26
In conjunction with the state of Colorado’s stay at home order, all Garfield County offices and buildings are closed to the public through April 26. Essential county services are still being provided while these facilities are closed. A standing Garfield County Public Health order signed March 20, noted that the county is following with all orders issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Governor Jared Polis’ office regarding COVID-19 safety measures. Standing Garfield County Public Health order related to compliance to state orders March 20, 2020 – This order is intended to address the fast-moving
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Norovirus-like illness
A significant number of people experiencing norovirus-like illness in Mesa County prompted the recent closing of Mesa County Valley School District 51 schools. Garfield County Public Health has received calls from childcare centers and workplaces reporting individuals with similar symptoms. Public Health is monitoring the outbreak; and encourages everyone to help prevent the spread of illness. People who are ill should stay home and parents should keep sick children home for 24-48 hours or until all symptoms resolve. It is not uncommon to see an increase in norovirus and norovirus-like illnesses this time of year. Norovirus is the most common
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Vaccines are necessary to protect all school kids
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Garfield County Public Health joins other health departments, physicians, schools, parents and partner organizations across the state to call on parents and guardians to keep vaccine-preventable diseases out of Colorado, by making sure school-aged youth are up to date on vaccinations. “All kids need and deserve protection,” said Garfield County Public Health Director Yvonne Long. “There are schools in Garfield County that are at risk of an outbreak because vaccination rates are too low. We need a high number of vaccinated children in order to protect those that can’t be vaccinated because they aren’t old enough,
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