While our community takes important and necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community members are at greater risk due to stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures now in place. Due to isolation and economic uncertainty that exist because of the pandemic, underlying stressors leading to domestic violence,... read more →
Mar
30
Mar
30
The Kind Connection is a free service that connects people feeling isolated with a friendly and supportive voice to support one another during these difficult times. Having a kind voice to connect with and a thoughtful listening ear can make a world of difference when you’re feeling like everything has... read more →
Mar
30
Freeze on evictions On March 20, Governor Jared Polis announced Executive Order D 2020 012 temporarily limiting evictions, foreclosures, and public utility disconnections to mitigate, respond to, and recover from the current economic disruption due to the presence of COVID-19 in Colorado. The Order directs the Department of Local Affairs... read more →
Mar
30
Grocery stores are having trouble keeping their shelves stocked right now. If you are not a WIC recipient, please look for the WIC label next to the price and consider not purchasing WIC-approved products. WIC participants can only purchase these products with their benefits.
Mar
28
ALERT: Do not use chloroquine phosphate, or anything a health care provider does not prescribe, as a COVID-19 remedy. It could kill you. Summary Chloroquine phosphate, when used without a prescription and supervision of a healthcare provider, can cause serious health consequences, including death. Clinicians and public health officials should... read more →
Mar
27
We agree that getting outdoors during COVID-19 is needed for exercise and fresh air, but following these open space/trail rules and regulations and social distancing is mandatory: Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between anyone not from the same household Stay close to home as much as possible... read more →
Mar
26
Boulder County Public Health, Jefferson County Public Health and Tri-County Health Department applaud Gov. Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for issuing a Stay at Home Public Health Order effective Mar. 26 to protect the health and safety of our communities. After much discussion and consideration,... read more →
Mar
25
On March 25, 2020, Boulder County Public Health (in coordination with public health departments for Adams, Arapaho, Douglas, Broomfield, and Jefferson Counties) instituted Stay at Home Order, effective March 26 at 8 a.m. The order requires all individuals anywhere in Boulder County to stay at home (also known as shelter in place)... read more →
Mar
24
“Boulder County Public Health is working in close partnership with our regional government partners on a coordinated approach to implementation of Stay at Home public health orders. The goal of these orders is to reduce the rate of spread of COVID-19 in the community. We anticipate public announcement of these... read more →
Mar
24
The order, in effect through April 10, requires all people in the City of Boulder stay home and for businesses to implement work from home policies The order goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. The order is in effect through April 10 and may be extended as... read more →