We will not be issuing news releases for each additional case. We will update this page as positive results are confirmed.
The Larimer County Public Health Director issued a Larimer County Public Health Order to Stay-At-Home effective March 26, 2020 through April 17, 2020.
Larimer County is reporting a broad range of ages testing positive for COVID-19. The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) knows that while more susceptible populations have more complications from COVID-19, other age ranges are also getting sick and some are hospitalized.
More about Larimer County Reporting Positive COVID-19 Cases With Broad Range of AgesFort Collins, CO --- On March 25, 2020, the Larimer County Public Health Director issued a Larimer County Public Health Order to Stay-At-Home effective March 26, 2020 through April 17, 2020.
More about Larimer County Public Health Director Issues Stay-at-Home Order to Slow the Spread of COVID-19Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Town of Estes Park have issued public health orders limiting visitors to Estes Park by closing short-term accommodations within the Estes Valley to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The orders were issued March 21 and take effect March 23 at 12 p.m. With the same goal in mind, many accommodations throughout the Estes Valley have already voluntarily closed, a commendable step.
More about Larimer County and Town of Estes Park Issue Orders Limiting Visitors to Estes Valley Through Closure of AccommodationsMarch 15, 2020: Larimer County Declares Formal Emergency to Access Local, State and Federal Resources for COVID-19 Response
Colorado is responding to the spread of COVID-19 across the state. Our priority is keeping the people of our state safe. We are monitoring the situation in real-time and are prepared to act when we do have a known case in our community.
We are working together with state public health officials, following federal guidance, to assess and test suspected cases, identify people who may have been exposed to cases, and determine the need for monitoring, isolation, quarantine, or other restriction of movement and activities.
Multiple responses to emerging pathogens in the last few years have prepared public health to respond to situations like this. We have worked on SARS, the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, and MERS. Officials are working closely with CDC and organizations across the state to ensure our response is proactive, strong, and collaborative.
We have pandemic response plans ready to go, we have built tools and protocols to monitor travelers and other individuals who may be exposed, we have the infection control expertise we need, and perhaps most important, we’ve built strong relationships with community and healthcare partners.
