Teller County Public Health & Environment Po Box 928 * Divide, CO 80814 * (719) 687-6416 * Fax (719) 687-6501 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF TELLER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Time: 9:35AM Please remember, this is a constantly evolving situation. These recommendations are current as of the time of this communication, but could change throughout the day. Current Recommendations/Orders: Governor Polis has issued an order closing all di

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: COVID-19 MEDIA LINE: 303-900-2849 (Please leave a message) Email: media_info@state.co.us State health department issues public health order closing Colorado bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and casinos-- still allowing takeout and delivery DENVER, March 16, 2020: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a public health order to close bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and casinos to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus,

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF TELLER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT Date: Monday, March 16, 2020 Time: 4:30PM Current Recommendations: The Teller County Board of Health has issued a Recommendation for Social Distancing: • Maintain at least 6 feet between individuals • Do not attend gatherings of more than 50 people. It is recommended that any event targeting these at-risk populations be cancelled or postponed until further notice. At-risk populations are defined as

March 16, 2020 Dear Community Partners, To best protect public health, the Colorado Department of Health & Environment is recommending that Coloradans follow the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance released today. The guidance states that the CDC “recommends that for the next eight weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 or more throughout the United States.” Certain people are a higher ris

Current Recommendations: The Teller County Board of Health has issued a Recommendation for Social Distancing. You can find it here. Remember: Maintain at least 6 feet between individuals Do not attend gatherings of more than 50 people. You MUST HAVE a doctor’s order/prescription and completed assessment to be tested for COVID-19. CALL your primary care provider BEFORE YOU GO! Local Agencies Offering Modified Services: The Independence Center: Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020,

In an effort to protect you, the Teller Regional Medical Providers wanted to let you know that we have taken some steps to limit contact with first responders. Our goal is to provide you the latest information and manage expectations. • All Fire Stations and Ambulance Facilities will not allow public visits. • Please do not go directly to an EMS office or Fire Station if you feel you need medical attention. In the event of a life or death emergency, you should call 911. • If

TELLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PUBLIC ADVISORY In an effort to reduce face to face interactions due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 in the state, we are conducting our business a little bit differently, for now. CALLS FOR SERVICE: Our Communication Center will still receive all requests for calls for service through our normal phone line 719-687-9652, and emergency calls to 9-1-1. Our Communication Center Call Takers will assess each situation as it comes in. If it is a