JCPH COVID-19 Update — What’s New — July 16, 2020

As of July 16, the CDC reports there have been 3,483,832 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. There have been 136,938 deaths in the U.S. to date.
There have been 38,726 cases of COVID-19 in Colorado and 1,745 deaths among cases (1,615 deaths due to COVID-19) (CDPHE).
There have been 3,217 cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County (confirmed and probable) and 218 total deaths (JCPH).
To date, JCPH has processed 437 orders from health and medical partners for PPE: 323 orders were filled by JCPH and 114 orders were sent to the Jefferson County EOC and the State EOC. We have distributed over 49K N95 masks, 55K surgical masks, 132K gloves, 8,500 gowns, 4,000 face shields and other PPE to help protect our healthcare workers while they are providing care to patients. These materials were provided to first responders, hospitals, ancillary care partners, home health providers, midwives, dental practices, emergency eye care practices, orthodontics and our vulnerable populations who receive services in their homes. (Note: We are unable to accommodate PPE requests from the general public).
On July 14, 2020, JCPH issued Emergency Public Health Order 20-005 ordering all individuals in Jefferson County to wear face coverings with certain limited exceptions, in an effort to protect and preserve the public health. Shortly after JCPH Order 20-005 was issued, the Governor of Colorado issued a state-wide Face Covering Order, Executive Order D 2020 138 (EO D 2020 138), which applies to all individuals and businesses in Jefferson County, and which contains restrictions that are substantially similar, though not identical, to JCPH Order 20-005. Executive Order D 2020 138 becomes effective on July 16, 2020 at midnight. To avoid confusion, JCPH will rescind Public Health Order 20-005. All individuals and businesses within Jefferson County should follow the face covering requirements set forth in the state’s EO D 2020 138.
- For more information about what this means for you and frequently asked questions, visit: https://covid19.colorado.gov/mask-guidance
Governor Polis amended and extended an Executive Order suspending certain statutes allowing the operation of alternate care sites in Colorado.
This week, Governor Polis highlighted the Paycheck Protection Program and $129 billion available for small businesses that need aid. Businesses can apply until August 8, and can visit choosecolorado.com for more details.
We strongly encourage anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 to get tested. Community members can find testing information, including information about who should get tested, the importance of getting tested and a current list of free test sites, on JCPH’s Testing Page at www.jeffco.us/testing.
Use the Colorado COVID-19 Symptom Support tool to share your symptoms to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Colorado and get connected to resources to help you feel better.