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Tri-County Health Department Closely Watching Novel Coronavirus

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Posted on: February 10, 2020

Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) is working with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to monitor residents with recent travel to China for 2019 Novel Coronavirus, (2019-nCoV) infection as they return to Colorado. While the risk to the general public is low, and Colorado has no confirmed cases, TCHD is monitoring some travelers who recently returned from mainland China as a precautionary measure to be sure they are not experiencing symptoms of 2019-nCoV. TCHD also set up plans for seeking medical care in case illness develops and put into place steps to prevent spread of the virus.

“We know there is heightened concern about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus as it continues to spread in China,” said John M. Douglas, Jr., MD, Executive Director of TCHD. “However, it is important to remember the risk of getting infected with this virus is low in the United States because we have so few cases. The highest risk for being exposed are to people who recently traveled from China or are in close contact with someone diagnosed with 2019 Novel Coronavirus.”

Using direction from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CDPHE, Tri-County Health Department’s approach is to assess travelers in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties that are returning from China to determine their exposure risk, how to monitor for symptoms, and whether individuals should restrict their movement or activities for up to two weeks after departing China. The CDC has put into place at the federal level separate protocols to manage travelers from China who are already experiencing symptoms of 2019-nCoV; these ill individuals are clinically evaluated and kept in isolation at 11 airports around the U.S. that are accepting flights from China, which does not include Denver International Airport.

There are many kinds of coronaviruses circulating in Colorado that cause respiratory illness like the common cold – these viruses are different than 2019-nCoV and different than the flu. You can protect yourself and your family from any of the respiratory infections that occur so commonly this time of year by practicing everyday actions:

  • Clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub.
  • Cough or sneeze into your arm or a tissue, then clean your hands.
  • Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
  • Get a flu shot if you haven’t gotten one this year.

Symptoms of 2019-nCoV infection include fever, cough, or shortness of breath. Symptoms usually appear within 14 days after exposure. People who have recently traveled to China and have symptoms should contact a healthcare provider before going to a clinic or emergency room in-person so proper precautions can be taken. If you have questions or concerns, please visit tchd.org/coronavirus for more information.

Posted on: April 11, 2024

Adams County Announces Concert Lineup for the 120th Anniversary of the Fair

Nate Smith, with special guest Kassi Ashton, will kick off the Adams County Fair with a concert on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m., in the United Power Grandstand. This free concert is sponsored by Your Front Range Toyota Stores.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, ERNEST, with special guest Jon Langston, will perform on the United Power Grandstand at 8 p.m., following Professional Bull Riding (PBR) at 6 p.m. Thursday is also 4-H appreciation night, and $4 from each ticket sold will benefit Adams County 4-H. The evening is sponsored by Brannan Aggregates.

Colorado Curated Story - USS Colorado
Posted on: March 27, 2024

Adams County Partners with History Colorado to Develop Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado

In 2023, when Adams County unveiled the Adams County Veterans Memorial – a replica of the USS Colorado – at Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County residents with ties to the renowned vessel donated items to honor the lives of veterans. Among the objects received by Adams County were letters, photographs, and artifacts that told the story of life aboard the USS Colorado. 

Posted on: March 26, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Receives State Grant to Rehabilitate Ramp and Taxiway Areas

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Division to perform pavement rehabilitation work on some of CASP’s most heavily used taxiways and ramp areas. Adams County is providing $55,555 as the local grant match toward the work with a total project cost of $555,555 in a 90/10 partnership.

On Tuesday, March 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) applauded the grant in Public Hearing.

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Posted on: March 7, 2024

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Eagle County Paramedic Steve Zuckerman

COLORADO - Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry rescue call in Vail on Friday, February 23, 2024. Flags are being lowered in Zuckerman’s honor on the day of his memorial service.

Steve Zuckerman worked as ski patrol for Beaver Creek for over 25 years. He became a part-time paramedic in 2008, before becoming full-time in 2013.