Chaffee County Public Health is reporting 56 new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days causing our two-week positivity rate to drop to 4.66% after climbing to 6.5% in August.

The Delta variant continues to be the primary virus type detected in the specimens sequenced from Chaffee County residents. Most recent reports from CDPHE showed Delta was 100% of the samples sequenced from two health care providers in the County. This increase in its presence mirrors the trend seen across the state.

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To date, 23,049 vaccine doses have been administered to Chaffee County residents. 

Population GroupAt Least 1 DoseFully Vaccinated
Ages 12+72%66.9%
Ages 18+ 73.8%68.9%
Ages 65+84.3%80%

Chaffee County Public Health, along with several other local vaccine providers, has ample vaccine inventory to meet the needs of those who fall within the criteria for a third dose. Chaffee County Public Health is currently exploring strategies for equitable distribution of the third dose if or when a third dose is recommended for additional groups.

Chaffee County Public Health offers COVID-19 vaccinations for the general public by appointment. People seeking a
first-dose vaccination can call (719) 539-4510 or email health@chaffeecounty.org to schedule an appointment.

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