See the data trends for all 64 of Colorado's counties
Colorado’s dial framework standardizes different levels of “openness” at the county level. It is a tool for counties to use to make life during the pandemic more sustainable, allowing us to balance, to the greatest extent possible, controlling the virus with our social and economic needs.
300,414
cases
1,998,476
people tested
3,321
deaths due to COVID-19
2,767
outbreaks
Latest news and updates
Press release | December 9, 2020
What you should know about the COVID-19 vaccines
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has added information about the COVID-19 vaccine for the public and for providers.
Press release | December 16, 2020
CDPHE finalizes parameters for 5 star variance program
REMOTE, (Dec. 16, 2020): Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released the final parameters for the “5 star” certified business variance program, after receiving over 980 public comments and engaging in numerous stakeholder meetings with local government, local public health, and the business community.
Press release | December 14, 2020
CDPHE shares steps for counties interested in setting up business certification programs
CDPHE is sharing a checklist with counties of steps they can take if they are interested in setting up a business variance program known as the “5 star program.”
Press release | December 11, 2020
Colorado prepares to distribute first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine to health care facilities throughout state
In anticipation of the first shipments of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in December, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has collaborated closely with local public health agencies across the state to prepare health care facilities to receive the vaccine.
Press release | December 9, 2020
CDPHE announces a Curative community testing site in Greeley
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the City of Greeley have announced a Curative COVID-19 community testing site, at no cost to patients, which provides oral-fluid swab testing—an alternative method to nasopharyngeal or brain swabs in testing for COVID-19.
Press release | December 5, 2020
State health officials release tips for safer winter holidays
As we approach the winter holidays, it’s important to think about the best ways to keep our loved ones and communities safe during our celebrations. This year is an opportunity to reimagine what togetherness can look like.
Press release | December 7, 2020
State updates dial framework to allow more flexibility for places of worship and educational institutions
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released an amended public health order that classifies worship and ceremonies such as weddings and funerals as essential.
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Exposed? Wait seven days to get tested.
Advance care
planning
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