Chaffee County Public Health is reporting 160 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 7 days, and 341 in the last 14 days. According to the CDC, Chaffee County has an 18% positivity rate.

January has had more confirmed COVID-19 cases than any other month since the pandemic began with 798.

Related: Chaffee County Public Health Provides Update on COVID-19 Testing Priorities

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is currently at 52% capacity. Because of increasing Covid-19 cases in Chaffee County, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center has implemented several restrictive measures. 

There continues to be opportunities to get vaccinated in Chaffee County. The most recent vaccination provider options can be found here. CCPH strongly recommends that anyone eligible gets their booster shot right away.

To make an appointment visit chaffeecounty.rsvpify.com.

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