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 Group | At Least 1 Dose | Fully 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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