Posted on: September 21, 2022
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Monkeypox Vaccines Available Tomorrow through CDPHE Vaccine Bus
Broadened eligibility for monkeypox vaccine, increased supply expands access
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Public Health News
Posted on: September 13, 2022
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Public Health to host flu vaccine clinics beginning September 22
Flu and COVID vaccine clinics scheduled throughout the fall for all 6 months of age and older
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Public Health News
Posted on: September 9, 2022
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Public Health and County Medical Centers Align with Updated CDC COVID Guidance
Unified approach introduces clear precautionary and isolation guidance, further reducing disruptions due to exposure
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Public Health News
Posted on: September 6, 2022
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FDA and CDC Approve Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent Boosters
Boosters updated to address original and omicron strains of the COVID-19 virus
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Public Health News
Posted on: July 19, 2022
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Two Cases of Monkeypox Detected in San Miguel County
Symptomatic nonresidents from the same household recovering well
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Public Health News
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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FDA Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine for Children 6 months to 5 years of age
Public Health to host forum to discuss vaccine and local plan for rollout
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Public Health News
Posted on: May 27, 2022
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Cases Rise as Natural Immunity from Winter Omicron Surge Wanes
BA.4 and BA.5 detected in county wastewater; masks, testing and treatments encouraged
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Public Health News
Posted on: May 20, 2022
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CDC Approves Booster Dose for Children 5 and Older
Steady increase in cases across the US leads to additional recommended precautions
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Public Health News
Posted on: May 19, 2022
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Domestic Cat Tests Positive for the Plague in San Miguel County
Cases common in summer amongst domestic and wild animals, rare cases of transmission to humans
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Public Health News
Posted on: May 3, 2022
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Avian Influenza Infection Identified in Montrose County
Investigation is underway; public health experts say the risk to the public is low
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 21, 2022
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Public Health Launches New COVID Resources
Resources targeted to help individuals and businesses navigate the new COVID landscape
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Public Health News
Posted on: April 1, 2022
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Public Health Enters New Phase of COVID Response
Contact tracing scales back as focus shifts to monitoring and preparedness
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Public Health News
Posted on: March 30, 2022
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Natural Immunity from Omicron Wave Likely to Begin Waning
FDA and CDC approve second booster for adults 50 and older and immunocompromised people 12 and older
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Public Health News
Posted on: March 18, 2022
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Public Health Reflects on Two Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tips for testing and preparing to travel this spring
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Public Health News
Posted on: March 16, 2022
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Public Health Relaunches Childhood Immunization Programs
Monthly vaccination clinics to provide free access to childhood vaccinations
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Public Health News
Posted on: March 2, 2022
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State and Federal Health Officials Move toward Routine Disease Management of COVID
Public Health opens survey to understand future needs and areas of improvement for COVID response
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Public Health News
Posted on: February 26, 2022
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Colorado’s Next Chapter: Our Roadmap to Moving Forward
CDC releases new COVID-19 Community Levels to help establish prevention steps
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Public Health News
Posted on: February 2, 2022
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Public Health Terminates Indoor Mask Requirement Midnight Tuesday, February 8
Key metrics improve prompting early end to indoor mask requirement
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Public Health News
Posted on: February 1, 2022
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FDA Authorizes Moderna’s COVID Vaccine
Pfizer applies to FDA for a two-dose vaccine series for children under 5 years of age
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Public Health News
Posted on: January 27, 2022
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Guidelines for Effective Mask Use
CDC updates guidelines for mask selection and use to prevent transmission of COVID-19
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Public Health News
Posted on: January 20, 2022
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Public Health Extends Mask Requirement in Public Indoor Spaces
Omicron continues to surge throughout the state and county
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Public Health News
Posted on: January 14, 2022
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1 in 6 Coloradans Estimated to be Infected with Omicron
Boosters remain imperative to limiting severity of symptoms and curbing continued transmission
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Public Health News
Posted on: January 6, 2022
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FDA and CDC Expand Booster Eligibility
Children 12-15, Pfizer booster after 5 months, and immunocompromised 5- to 11-year-olds among the authorized changes
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 31, 2021
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A Look Back on 2021
A Letter from Public Health Director Grace Franklin and County Medical Officer Dr. Sharon Grundy
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 28, 2021
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SMCPH Updates Isolation and Quarantine Period to Align with CDC and CDPHE
Public Health urges caution as public health advisory continues
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 24, 2021
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Omicron Identified as Dominant Variant in San Miguel County
Public Health urges caution as record COVID transmission rates continue
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 22, 2021
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Public Health Advisory: COVID-19 Surge in San Miguel County
San Miguel County residents should take urgent action to prevent hospitalizations and deaths
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 21, 2021
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Risk Assessment and Preventative Measures Reduce Transmission
Local caseload increases as hospital strain continues and omicron dominates the US
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 20, 2021
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Proactive Preventative Measures Protect from COVID
Two performances canceled after positive COVID test result
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 17, 2021
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Guidance for Celebrating the Holidays Safely
Vaccines remain critical to protecting against all variants of COVID-19
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 13, 2021
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CDC Expands Booster Eligibility to Include 16- and 17-year-olds
Two additional vaccine clinics to take place in San Miguel County in December
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 9, 2021
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Statewide Hospital Strain Continues to Affect Emergency Transfers
Crisis standards of care activation and amendment indicate the pandemic is worsening
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Public Health News
Posted on: December 2, 2021
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Omicron Variant Case Confirmed in Arapahoe County, Colorado
At-home and free clinical testing opportunities have expanded
Media Contact: Mike Bordogna, County Manager, 970.728.3844, mikeb@sanmiguelcountyco.govLindsey Mills, Public Infor...
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Public Health News
Posted on: November 30, 2021
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Public Health Extends Mask Requirement in Public Indoor Spaces
Sustained elevated plateau leading into winter months leads way for continued protective measures
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Public Health News
Posted on: November 22, 2021
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FDA and CDC Expand Booster Eligibility to All 18 and Older
Pfizer and Moderna boosters are now available throughout the country for eligible population
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Public Health News
Posted on: November 18, 2021
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Public Health Guidance for a Healthy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season
Protective measures remain important in reducing the spread of COVID-19
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Public Health News
Posted on: November 15, 2021
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Colorado Expands Booster Eligibility for All 18 and Older
Governor Jared Polis signs executive order authorizing expanded eligibility for COVID boosters
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Public Health News
Posted on: November 11, 2021
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Best Practices for Staying Healthy Throughout the Winter
Lifestyle contributes greatly to health and wellness
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Public Health News
Posted on: November 4, 2021
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San Miguel County Public Health Expands Vaccination Opportunities
Full series, booster, and pediatric doses of COVID vaccines available throughout November
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Public Health News
Posted on: November 3, 2021
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FDA & CDC Authorize Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
Vaccine clinic frequency to increase with additional focus on pediatric-specific clinics
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