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- 2022-05-03 H5N1 FAQ (PDF) Avian Influenza Frequently Asked Questions
- 2022-04-28 News Release (PDF) Avian Influenza Detected in a Human in Delta County Colorado
- 2022-04-11 News Release (PDF) USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)in Domesticated Poultry in Pitkin County, Colorado
- 2022-03-02 News Release (PDF) announcing the suspension of the Health Department’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard due to decreasing cases.
- Colorado's Next Chapter: Our Roadmap to Moving Forward.
- 2022-02-14 News Release (PDF) reporting 139 new cases of COVID, for a total of 5,765 cases.
- 2022-02-07 News Release (PDF) reporting 139 new cases of COVID, for a total of 5,626 cases.
- 2022-01-31 News Release (PDF) reporting 209 new cases of COVID, for a total of 5,487 cases.
- 2022-01-24 News Release (PDF) reporting 177 new cases of COVID, for a total of 5,278 cases.
- 2022-01-18 News Release (PDF) reporting 216 new cases, most of which are from the Omicron virus, for a total of 5,101 cases to date.
- 2022-01-10 News Release (PDF) reporting 78 new cases of COVID, for a total of 4,885 cases.
- 2022-01-03 News Release (PDF) reporting 67 new cases of COVID in the last two weeks, for a total of 4,807 cases.
- 2021-12-20 News Release reporting 57 new cases of COVID, for a total of 4,740 cases.
- 2021-12-13 News Release reporting 51 new cases of COVID, for a total of 4,683 cases.
- 2021-12-06 News Release reporting 69 new cases of COVID, for a total of 4,632 cases.
- 2021-11-29 News Release reporting 89 new cases of COVID, for a total of 4,563 cases.
- 2021-11-22 News Release reporting 91 new cases of COVID, for a total of 4,474 cases.
- 2021-11-15 News Release reporting 137 new cases of COVID, for a total of 4,383 cases.
- 2021-11-08 News Release reporting 149 new cases of COVID, for a total of 4,246 cases.
- 2021-11-01 News Release reporting 152 new cases of COVID, for a total of 4,097 cases.
- 2021-10-18 News Release reporting an additional 126 cases of COVID, for a total of 3,945 cases.
- 2021-10-18 News Release reporting 254 new cases of COVID, for a total of 3,820 reported cases.
- First Human West Nile Virus Case: The Delta County Department of Health is reporting the first West Nile virus case is a male in his 80’s from the Surface Creek region of the county.
- 2021-8-9 Air Quality Advisory for Wildfire Smoke; Issued for large portions of Central and Western Colorado Colorado, Issued at 8:00 AM MDT, Monday, August 9th, 2021-Advisory in Effect: 8:00 AM MDT, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 to 9:00 AM MDT, Wednesday, August 11, 2021
- 2021-8-6 Air Quality Advisory- Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke; Issued for large portions of Central and Western Colorado Colorado, Issued at 8:00 AM MDT, Friday, August 6th, 2021
- 2021-07-12 Air Quality Advisory- Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke; Issued for large portions of northern and central Colorado, Issued at 7:00 AM MDT, Monday, July 12, 2021
- 2021-06-24 New Release - reporting that the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has been found in Delta County, which variant is considered the greatest threat against curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the United States.
- 2021-06-15 Extreme Heat Warning- Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses.
- 2021-06-11 Air Quality Advisory- Smoke due to Pack Creek wildfire in Eastern Utah
- 2021-04-08 News Release - reporting that the mask mandate remains in place.
- 2021-04-01 News Release - reporting that all Colorado residents 16 years of age and older will be eligible for COVID vaccine beginning April 2. Mask mandate is still in effect until April 2.
- 2021-03-24 News Release - reporting Delta County's move in "Green--Protect Our Neighbors" COVID level. The State mask mandate is still in effect.
- 2021-03-15 News Release - reporting that COVID-19 cases continue to fall with currently only 9 active cases.
- 2021-02-26 News Release - reporting that Delta County has moved to Blue "Caution" level, advising on current vaccination schedules, and reporting a total number of 2,461.
- 2021-02-11 News Release - reporting a continued decline in cases and discussing vaccination schedules.
- 2021-02-04 News Release - reporting a decline in cases and hospitalizations, and reporting a total of 2,363 cases.
- 2021-01-29 News Release - reporting 2,296 total cases.
- 2021-01-21 News Release - reporting 2,188 total cases.
- 2021-01-14 News Release - reporting on status of vaccinations.
- 2021-01-07 News Release - reporting that mobile COVID testing will start on Fridays and Saturdays.
Additional Links
- Delta County Memorial Hospital COVID-19 web page
- For regional resources, visit Mesa County Health Department’s page at https://health.mesacounty.us/news/
- Colorado Department of Health and Environment COVID-19 website
- HELPCOLORADONOW.ORG: Donate money, blood, or time to help Coloradoans impacted by COVID-19.
- Colorado Department of Labor and Employment: Information and resources regarding sick leave and unemployment for employees affected by COVID-19
- Centers for Disease Control COVID web page
- 2020-12-31 News Release - reporting 1,579 total cases.
- 2020-12-24 News Release - urging public to be thoughtful about socializing during the holiday season, with specific information about how the virus spreads.
- 2020-12-18 News Release - reporting 1,229 total cases.
- 2020-12-11 News Release - reporting data issues.
- 2020-12-04 News Release - reporting a total of 767 cases and 14 hospitalizations.
- 2020-11-25 News Release - reporting Delta County moving to Orange Phase on November 30, 2020.
- 2020-11-20 News Release - reporting Delta County moving to Yellow Phase on November 20, 2020.
- 2020-08-11 News Release - reporting El Tapatio as a second outbreak site.
- 2020-07-31 News Release - reporting 102 cases.
- 2020-07-29 News Release - reporting the Sheriff's Office as an outbreak site with four employees testing positive.
- 2020-07-23 Press Release - reporting a total of 94 cases.
- 2020-07-17 Press Release - reporting a total of 86 cases.
- 2020-07-07 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-07-02 Press Release - reporting 1 new case for a total of 84 cases.
- 2020-06-30 Press Release - reporting 1 new case for a total of 83 cases.
- 2020-06-30 Delta County Resolution 2020-R-13 - extending the March 23 local disaster emergency declaration to August 5.
- 2020-06-26 Press Release - reporting 2 new cases for a total of 82 cases.
- 2020-06-23 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-06-18 Press Release - reporting 2 new cases for a total of 80 cases.
- 2020-06-16 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-06-15 Press Release - reporting 2 new cases for a total of 78 cases.
- 2020-06-12 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-06-10 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-06-08 Press Release - reporting a total of 76 cases.
- 2020-06-05 Press Release - reporting a total of 74 cases.
- 2020-06-03 Press Release - reporting a total of 73 cases.
- 2020-06-01 Press Release - reporting a total of 69 cases.
- 2020-05-29 Delta County Resolution 2020-R-10 - extending the March 23 local disaster emergency declaration to June 30.
- 2020-05-27 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-05-26 Press Release - reporting 6 new cases for a total of 67 cases.
- 2020-05-22 Delta County Health Department Order DCHD2020-01 regarding Delta County’s variance.
- 2020-05-22 Press Release - reporting 4 new cases for a total of 61 cases, and reporting that Delta County’s variance request to sections of the State’s Safer at Home order was approved.
- 2020-05-21 Press Release - reporting 2 new cases for a total of 57 cases.
- 2020-05-20 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-05-19 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-05-18 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-05-15 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-05-13 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-05-12 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-05-11 Delta County Proposed Variance to sections of Safer at Home Order.
- 2020-05-11 Press Release - reporting 1 new case for a total of 55 cases.
- 2020-05-08 Press Release - reporting 1 new case for a total of 54 cases.
- 2020-05-07 Press Release - reporting 1 new case for a total of 53 cases.
- 2020-05-06 Press Release - reporting no new cases.
- 2020-05-05 Press Release - reporting 1 new case for a total of 52 cases.
- 2020-05-04 Press Release - reporting 5 new cases for a total of 51 cases.
- 2020-05-01 Press Release - reporting 2 new cases for total of 46 cases.
- 2020-04-30 Press Release - reporting 3 new cases for total of 44 cases.
- 2020-04-29 Press Release - reporting 7 new probable cases for a total of 41 cases.
- 2020-04-28 Press Release - reporting 1 new case for total of 34 cases.
- 2020-04-27 Press Release - reporting 7 new cases for total of 33 cases.
- 2020-04-24 Press Release - reporting no new cases--total case count remains at 26.
- 2020-04-23 Press Release - reporting 26 total cases.
- 2020-04-22 Press Release - reporting no new cases--total case count remains at 25.
- 2020-04-21 Press Release - reporting 25 total cases.
- 2020-04-20 Press Release - reporting 25 total cases.
- 2020-04-17 Press Release - reporting 19 total cases.
- 2020-04-16 Press Release - reporting 15 total cases.
- 2020-04-15 Press Release - reporting 13 total cases.
- 2020-04-14 Press Release - reporting 12 total cases.
- 2020-04-13 Press Release - reporting 7 total cases.
- 2020-04-10 Press Release - reporting 6 total cases.
- 2020-04-09 Press Release - reporting 6 total cases.
- 2020-04-08 Press Release - reporting 6 total cases and first death.
- 2020-04-06 Press Release - reporting one additional case, bringing total number of cases to 5.
- 2020-04-03 Press Release - outlining response efforts and updates.
- 2020-04-03 Press Release - reporting three additional cases of COVID-19, bringing total number of cases to four.
- 2020-03-24 Press Release - reporting first case of COVID-19.
- 2020-03-20 Press Release - County response efforts and updates.
Resolutions/Declarations
- 2020-04-08 Resolution 2020-R-05 - further continuing Local Disaster Declaration of March 23 and March 25.
- 2020-03-25 Resolution 2020-R-04 - amending Delta County disaster policies.
- 2020-03-25 Resolution 2020-R-03 - continuing Local Disaster Declaration of March 23.
- 2020-03-23 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration.
Videos
- 2020-04-17 video of Incident Command team and local medical experts.
- 2020-04-17 video montage - photographs and videos taken by Delta County community members.
- 2020-04-03 video of Incident Command team, discussing local testing and new cases.
- 2020-04-03 video of Incident Command and local medical experts, discussing local response to COVID-19.
- 2020-03-25 video of Robbie LeValley*, Delta County Administrator, discussing the County and its partners’ response.
- 2020-03-25 video of Mike Willardson*, Deputy Operations Section Chief, S.W. Incident Management Team, discussing what volunteers can do now.
- 2020-03-25 video of Lance Boren, Delta County Coroner and Manager of COVID-19 Call Center, discussing the purpose of the Call Center and the need for more volunteers.
- 2020-03-25 video of Caryn Gibson*, Delta County School District Superintendent, discussing the District’s response.
- 2020-03-25 video of Jennifer Craig*, Emergency Department Physician and Operational Director of the Disaster Response Team at Delta County Memorial Hospital, discussing the hospital’s role within the EOC and response to COVID-19.
- 2020-03-25 video of Doug Fritz*, Planning Section Chief of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), discussing the EOC’s purpose and his role within it.
*Videos were filmed before Governor Polis’ March 25 Stay at Home Order.