By: Larimer County Commissioner

UCHealth is now operating a drive-through specimen-collection center in Estes Park for individuals to be tested for the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

Larimer County Public Health has been notified in writing by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that the uptick in daily case counts in Larimer County has put the variance at risk. Many of these cases are connected to fourth of July gatherings.

Larimer County Public Health is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Yesterday there were 16 reported cases, up from a daily average of five the last few weeks.

While businesses are reopening and more people are traveling to Estes Park, it's critical to remember that Larimer County mask regulations continue to apply to Estes Park. Learn about Larimer County's mask order at https://www.larimer.org/health/communicable-disease/coronavirus-covid-19/face…

At its May 26 meeting, the Estes Park Town Board directed staff to end the requirements of mask ordinance 07-20, which it enacted May 1. This ordinance established requirements for the use of masks/facial coverings by customers, employees and vendors of all Estes Park businesses, as well as …

Larimer County Public Health has received partial approval of the submitted variance request seeking state approval to slowly reopen businesses ahead of the statewide safer at home restrictions.

Nearly 30% of the population of Larimer County -- 103,000 of 350,000 residents-- are considered highly susceptible to severe respiratory complications from the COVID-19 virus.

Larimer County Public Health has submitted a variance request seeking state approval to slowly reopen businesses ahead of the statewide safer at home restrictions.

Larimer County Public Health has amended the public health order requiring face coverings for employees and customers to enter businesses in Larimer County.

Following a full closure to comply with COVID-19 public health guidelines, Town Hall will begin a soft reopening May 18 with established guidelines for the safety of community members and employees. During this phase, Town staff will continue to conduct virtual or telephone meetings with cus…

Larimer County Public Health, in partnership with local hospitals, has increased COVID-19 testing capacity in the community.

Larimer County Public Health has issued a public health order requiring face coverings for employees and customers to enter businesses in Larimer County.

The Estes Park Town Board has enacted an emergency ordinance through June 10 requiring the use of face coverings by everyone in public areas of any business within Estes Park town limits – including employees, vendors and customers. Businesses are responsible for ensuring these requirements.…

After reaching out to the State of Colorado early this week, Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Town of Estes Park received clarification today from the State that its Public Health Order 20-28 "Safer at Home" prohibits the operation of Vacation Home Rentals for the …

The Estes Park Health Physician Clinic is honored to bring valuable COVID-19 testing to the Estes Valley community. The Physician Clinic is offering COVID-19 testing for symptomatic healthcare workers, 1st responders and community members.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issues detailed Public Health Order for Safer at Home

I have drawn questions and comments from the Estes Park News Facebook page and will respond to them with the most current and reliable medical information.

Larimer County Public Health will be slowly allowing businesses to reopen under the new Safer at Home guidance the governor will be releasing soon. Larimer County will adopt the governors new stay at home orders with local guidance, education and enforcement.

The single positive COVID-19 testing of one of EPH’s staff members is still just a single positive. The other staff members who work closely with this individual have all been tested negative during this weekend.

In consultation with Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Board of County Commissioners, Larimer County Natural Resources announces selective criteria for reopening camping at its reservoir parks beginning Friday, April 24 until further notice.

Larimer County is opening up community-wide testing for COVID-19 to symptomatic individuals.

Share gratitude with outgoing Mayor and Trustees; new Mayor and Trustees take office April 28

All staff at Estes Park Health (EPH) have been working under the assumption that COVID-19 was present in the Estes Valley and have been diligent about wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in the facility when interacting with staff and the community since February 2020.

Community Relief Funds

“The benefit in wearing the facemask, for the general public, is that hopefully now a sneeze or sniffle or whatever it is, doesn’t end up on their hands where they’re now going to touch a grocery cart, or a doorknob, or an elevator button,” said Erica Williams, Infection Prevention Director …

The Town allocated $250,000 in community relief funds to help fill critical needs in the form of food, housing and business/organizational support. Our Community Relief Task Force, composed of Town staff and local nonprofit leaders, fields requests for grant funds and makes award recommendat…

The Larimer County Public Health Director has extended the Stay-At-Home order through April 26, 2020.

Governor Polis has extended the statewide Stay-at-Home order through April 26: covid19.colorado.gov/stay-home-except-essential-needs

One of the most difficult aspects of the current situation is that second homeowners must delay their travels to the Estes Valley until the stay-at-home orders have been lifted. Asking this of our part-time residents is one of the most difficult things we have to do – because you are a criti…

March 31, 2020 by Gary Hall, CIO

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) now has five deaths associated with COVID-19. Two of these deaths are epidemiologically linked cases, which means there was a possible connection to a COVID-19 case but testing was never completed. The other three deaths are confirm…

Positive test results for COVID-19 are reported to the health department for investigation and follow-up. Cases of COVID-19 are recorded as a case in the county where they permanently reside. Cases recorded here are Larimer County residents only.

State and County stay-at-home orders

As the State of Colorado continues taking measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will close all playgrounds, campgrounds, camping and camping facilities (including yurts and cabins) at Colorado’s state parks as well as camping at State Wildlife Areas eff…

Last week, Estes Park Health started looking at each service line to determine which support services are essential to safely care for our patients needing services. Decisions were made on what support services could be cancelled and/or moved to a later date. We are aware that this has cause…

Larimer County Manager Linda Hoffmann announced the closure of the majority of County Facilities stating Friday, March 27, 2020, until further notice. Residents can get the most up-to- date information about accessing County services by visiting the County website at Larimer.org or calling i…

On March 25, 2020, the Larimer County Public Health Director issued a Larimer County Public Health Order to Stay-At-Home effective March 26, 2020 through April 17, 2020.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is diligently working to keep state parks open so the public can enjoy the health benefits associated with being outside.

The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County have issued orders requiring the closure of short-term accommodations in the Estes Valley effective Monday, March 23 at noon through April 17. This is in consideration of Estes Park's unique situation as a mountain visitor destination and our residen…

The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County have issued orders requiring the closure of short-term accommodations in the Estes Valley effective Monday, March 23 at noon through April 17. This is in consideration of Estes Park's unique situation as a mountain visitor destination and our residen…

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Town of Estes Park have issued public health orders limiting visitors to Estes Park by closing short-term accommodations within the Estes Valley to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The orders were issued March 21 and take effect Ma…

To embrace social distancing as the best means of combating the spread of COVID-19, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will close all public-facing facilities to most public access effective Friday, March 20 until further notice. CPW will maintain phone and online operations to best serve Col…

Rocky Mountain National Park is announcing modifications to operations at the request of the local health department. As of 7 pm today, Friday, March 20, 2020, Rocky Mountain National Park is closed to all park visitors until further notice. This closure will be in effect 24-hours a day/7-da…

On behalf of the Town of Estes Park, today Mayor Jirsa sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior requesting the immediate closure of Rocky Mountain National Park to help reduce visitation to our area, supporting public health recommendations and helping to focus local resources on the i…