Chaffee County Public Health is reporting 46 new Covid-19 cases in the last 7 days, 112 in the last 14 days, for a 2-week positivity rate of 8.94%.
There are 277 known active cases of Covid-19 in the San Luis Valley including 6 in Saguache County and 157 in Alamosa County.
There are changes to the Chaffee County testing clinics.
Chaffee County Public Health will no longer be holding its weekly Covid-19 testing clinic in Buena Vista.
For those looking to receive a Covid-19 test in the north end of the county, Valley-Wide Health Systems will now be offering testing Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Valley-Wide will bill your health insurance. However, if you are uninsured, the test is free.
To register for a test in BV through Valley-Wide, call 719-395-8610, and choose the option to speak with a nurse.
Testing in Salida remains Monday through Friday at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. Appointments for testing in Salida are now being make online. Make an appointment the day before testing is held by going to curative.com.
The Saguache County Courthouse is closed until December 28th.
The Saguache County Board of Health has asked courthouse employees to quarantine due to possible Covid-19 exposure. Two county employees, both workers in the courthouse, have tested positive for Covid-19.
Saguache County will continue to provide services over the phone.
Chaffee County Public Health has launched “Chaffee’s Got HEART.” County residents are encouraged to take the pledge to follow the 5 commitments to containment:
Hang at home if sick.
Excel at handwashing.
Always wear a mask in public.
Respect social distancing.
Test if you have symptoms
