COVID-19 Information and Resources:
Local & Regional Vaccination Info:
January 20, 2021 Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger’s presentation on the COVID vaccination for Lake County, Colorado Watch Video
January 7, 2021 Press Release: Vaccinations_ 70+ Summit County Opens to Neighboring Counties
January 5, 2021 Press Release: Vaccinations_begin for 70+ in Lake County
January 15, 2021 COVID data review by LCPHA Public Health Officer, Dr. Zwerdlinger Watch Video
January 15, 2021 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
January 13, 2021 Lake County Town Hall (English) Watch Video
January 13, 2021 Lake County Town Hall (Spanish) Watch Video
January 9, 2021 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
January 9, 2021 COVID data review by LCPHA Public Health Officer, Dr. Zwerdlinger Watch Video
January 5, 2021 Lake County Vaccination Plan Webpage
December 19, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
December 16, 2020 Expanded COVID-19 Testing Options Web Page
December 16, 2020 Lake County Vaccine Plan & Status Watch Video – English, Watch Video – Spanish, Web Page
December 16, 2020 COVID data review by LCPHA Public Health Officer, Dr. Zwerdlinger Watch Video
December 11, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
December 9, 2020 COVID data review by LCPHA Public Health Officer, Dr. Zwerdlinger Watch Video
December 4, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
December 2, 2020 COVID data review by LCPHA Public Health Officer, Dr. Zwerdlinger Watch Video
November 18, 2020 Press Release: Lake County Moves into Orange on COVID Dial on Friday, Nov. 20 Open PDF
November 13, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
November 12, 2020 Press Release: Lake County to Remain in Yellow Dial for Now Open PDF
November 11, 2020 COVID data review by LCPHA Public Health Officer, Dr. Zwerdlinger Watch Video
November 6, 2020 Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger, LCPHA Public Health Officer, weekly COVID-19 update Watch Video
November 6, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
November 4, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Business Town Hall Watch Video
October 30, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
October 30, 2020 Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger, LCPHA Public Health Officer, shares weekly COVID-19 update Watch Video
October 28, 2020 Lake County Public Health Town Hall Update Watch Video
October 26, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Updates Press Release Warns of Orange Status Potential in State Dial Open PDF
October 16, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
October 16, 2020 Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger, LCPHA Public Officer, shares weekly COVID update Watch video
October 5, 2020, Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
October 5, 2020, Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger, LCPHA Public Health Officer, shares weekly COVID-19 update Watch Video
September 21, 2020, Amended and Updated Lake County Public Health Orders Open PDF
September 25, 2020 Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger, LCPHA Public Health Officer, shares weekly COVID-19 update Watch video
September 25, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
September 18, 2020 Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger, LCPHA Public Health Officer, shares weekly COVID-19 update Watch Video
September 18, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
September 11, 2020 Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger, Lake County Public Health Officer COVID Update Watch video
September 11, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
September 3, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
August 31, 2020 Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger Lake County Public Health Officer COVID Update Watch Video
August 26, 2020 COVID-19 Color Category Response Levels Open PDF
August 21, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
August 19, 2020 Lake County Town Hall Update Watch Video
August 17, 2020 Dr. Lisa Zwerdlinger Lake County Public Health Officer COVID Update Watch Video
August 14, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
August 9, 2020 LCPHA COVID-19 Community Update Watch Video
August 5, 2020 LCSD Town Hall Meeting Watch Video
July 31, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
July 30, 2020 Governor’s Ninth Amended Public Health Order Open PDF
July 24, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
July 23, 2020 Safer at Home in the Vast, Great Outdoors – Governor’s Alcohol Policy Open PDF
July 17, 2020 Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
July 17, 2020 Governor Polis’ Executive Order for Mandatory Face Masks Open PDF
July 9, 2020, Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing Open PDF
July 9, 2020, Modifications in Case Count Reporting Open PDF
July 9, 2020, IPAWS Announcement Open PDF
July 3, 2020, Lake County Community Briefing Open PDF
July 1, 2020, Amendment to Reclose Bars Open PDF
June 22, 2020, Amended Lake County Public Health Order Open PDF
June 14, 2020, Amended & Restated Standing Lake County Public Health Orders, Open PDF
June 3, 2020, Lake County Public Health Town Hall video, watch here
June 3, 2020, Lake County COVID-19 Community Briefing, Open PDF
June 1, 2020, Lake County Public Health Agency Submits Variance Request to CDPHE Open PDF
May 28, 2020, COVID-19 Briefing Open PDF
May 26, LCPHA Amended Safer at Home Open PDF
May 25, Onsite Dining and Lodging Open PDF
April 30, 2020, COVID-19 Testing Costs Coverage Open PDF
April 24, 2020, LCPHA Safer at Home Order Open PDF
April 23, 2020 – news regarding antibody testing and new criteria for COVID-19 testing. Open PDF
It is imperative that we all recognize that COVID-19 is here, in our community, and circulating. Practice social distancing, isolate yourself for 14 days if you are sick – or have been exposed to a person who is sick, and wash your hands frequently.
- Why is testing not widespread? Lab confirmation on COVID-19 tests is taking approximately one week. Testing is not considered to be part of the solution in reducing the current spread of COVID-19. Practicing the recommended precautions will lead to the reduced spread of the virus.
When testing is performed, the tested individual receives education about self-isolating for themselves and self-quarantine for their non-symptomatic close contacts.
- What is the difference between Self-Isolation and Self-Quarantine? Self-Isolating: You are sick and have symptoms.Self-Quarantine: You are not sick and do not have symptoms.
- What happens when a positive case is confirmed? When a positive COVID-19 case is confirmed Lake County Public Health Agency takes the following steps:The person will be contacted and notified to determine next steps for them and their close contacts, (i.e. family members, significant others and housemates). If one of their contacts is symptomatic, they are considered a probable case and will not be tested. They will be asked to self-isolate for the appropriate amount of time. If they have no symptoms, they will be asked to self-quarantine for the appropriate amount of time.If the infected person is hospitalized at the time of confirmation they will remain under medical care in the hospital until their condition improves. If they are discharged they, and their close contacts, will be given self-isolation and self-quarantine instructions –related to their symptoms.
If isolation is causing hardship for the person in getting daily needs met, they can contact Lake County Human Services to learn about resources at 719-486-2088.If you have flu-like symptoms, call your medical provider. If you have an emergency, call 911.
Telehealth and remote physician visits are now available at:
Rocky Mountain Family Practice
St. Vincent Medical Clinic
St. Vincent Physical Therapy
St. Vincent Health 719-486-0230
The COVID-19 test price at St. Vincent Health is: $205.00
What is community spread and social distancing?
Coronavirus mask update:
Research shows that DIY masks can help block the spread of COVID-19, especially by preventing people who are asymptomatically infected from spreading the disease unknowingly. That’s why government officials—including Governor Jared Polis—are recommending their widespread use.
However, given the current mask shortages impacting medical professionals, it’s essential that the general public leaves the supply of N95 medical masks to healthcare workers.
Don’t have access to a mask? Face coverings can be made of things like old t-shirts, bandanas and sheets (from household items or made at home from common materials). After wearing the face-covering or mask out in public, people should put them in a heated wash, before washing their hands and face.
Check out this link to learn more: www.coloradomaskproject.com
CDC face mask recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover.html