Boulder County, City of Boulder, Lafayette and Lyons will begin audible testing of the countywide emergency sirens at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 6. The test is the first of the monthly emergency audible siren tests, which take place each year on the first Monday of each month from... read more →
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Apr
03
Apr
02
COVID-19 tests showing up online may be fraudulent, and many are under investigation by the CDC and/or FDA. At this time, rely on testing ordered by your healthcare provider, hospital, or public health department. Boulder County Public Health is following these developments and will provide updates as new evidence emerges.... read more →
Apr
02
Notes on Handling the Stress and Anxiety of the Pandemic by Lori Kleinman, PhD This Too Shall Pass — April 2 These are four simple words that can change the course of our lives right now. Let’s break it down: This = The COVID-19 virus effects on our individual lives and... read more →
Apr
01
Parents: We know it’s hard for tweens and teens to stay home and avoid seeing their friends. We were all teenagers once; however, no one is exempt from Stay at Home orders. When groups of people (of any age) convene, they risk spreading COVID-19 to their own families and throughout... read more →
Mar
31
With limited COVID-19 testing availability (Colorado is working to increase the state's testing capabilities), Colorado’s testing strategy has been updated to focus on those most-at risk and those in charge of caring for and keeping the rest of us safe. If you develop COVID-19 symptoms, even mild ones, start self-isolation... read more →
Mar
31
Many questions about the statewide Stay-at-Home Order can be answered online at https://covid19.colorado.gov/. Additional help with general questions about the state's order is available through CO-Help Line at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 and by email COHELP@RMPDC.org. Locally, the Boulder County Call Center at 720-776-0822 is open weekdays from 8 a.m. -... read more →
Mar
30
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
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.