CO Covid Drive Up Testing

As COVID-19 cases exceed what we saw in April, each of us is more at risk of getting the virus than ever before. This month, we're asking all Coloradans to wear a mask, keep your distance (at least six feet), and interact ONLY with members of your household. #Covid19Colorado

Cases and hospitalizations are rising in Colorado — especially in the last few days. This time-lapse shows just how quickly cases are increasing. #Covid19Colorado

Key findings: 🔹Hospitalizations are rapidly increasing. If CO remains on the current path, we will likely exceed the April peak in hospitalizations by mid-Nov. 🔹The R-value (effective reproductive number) is about 1.5. 🔹About 1 in 292 Coloradans are currently infectious.

Exposure Notifications will be available to Coloradans starting Sunday, October 25. #AddYourPhone to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Learn more at addyourphone.com #Covid19Colorado

“Something COVID-19 has taught us is that what we each do personally impacts our communities. We need everybody to do their part because as much as we would like it to be over, the pandemic is far from over." -CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan #StepUpColorado

We ask all Coloradans to stay vigilant and follow the COVID-19 protocols as the cases and hospitalizations are on the rise. The seven-day positive average is 5.45%. A higher rate of positive cases indicates an increase in disease transmission and more cases going undetected.

Cases are on the rise in Colorado, and it appears that we are in a fall COVID-19 surge. We know how to keep the virus in check. We did it after the first surge and again in the summer. ✅Wear your mask. ✅Wash your hands. ✅Avoid large gatherings. ✅Stay 6 ft from others.

The total number of patients in Colorado currently hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 today rose to 200 for the first time since August 9. This increase in hospitalizations follows a large increase in cases that began in mid-September. covid19.colorado.gov/press-r…

Colorado case summary (Sept. 26): 🔹68,510 cases 🔹878,021 people tested 🔹736 outbreaks 🔹2,040 deaths among cases 🔹1,940 deaths due to COVID-19 🔹171 currently hospitalized (confirmed COVID-19) 🔹32% adult ventilators in use 🔹560 (7-day avg. of cases) 🔹3.15% positivity rate

While we’ve seen the most substantial increase in cases among 18-25 year-olds, we’re seeing an overall increase among all age groups. We may be tired of the virus, but the virus is not tired of us. Let’s keep doing our part to slow the spread. #Covid19Colorado

After the 4th of July, cases of COVID-19 went up. COVID-19 doesn’t take a holiday. Enjoy #LaborDayWeekend, but wear a mask, physical distance, wash your hands, and avoid large gatherings. #Covid19Colorado

New hospitalization data to be published tomorrow illustrate how serious the effects of COVID-19 can be, and confirm that this disease is disproportionately affecting certain members of our population. #Covid19Colorado

If you attended #Sturgis this year, there’s a chance you were exposed to COVID-19 and brought it home to Colorado. Get tested right away if you have any symptoms, or get tested seven days after you think you were exposed. #Covid19Colorado #DoingMyPartCO