COVID-19

CDPHE COVID-19 Website

You can find information about COVID-19 and data specific to Colorado on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) website https://cdphe.colorado.gov/covid-19

FCDPHE COVID-19 Website

Please visit the Fremont County Department of Public Health (FCDPHE) website at https://www.fremonthealthdata.com for information on COVID-19 and other health services including immunizations, services, and programs.

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

Federal funding that supported free COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic is no longer available, however, the COVID-19 vaccine is available at the Fremont County Department of Public Health clinic and is generally covered by insurance. Please call 719.276.7450 for an appointment.

COVID-19 and Water Treatment

The coronavirus has no impact on the quality or supply of your tap water. According to the CDC, coronaviruses are susceptible to the same disinfection conditions as any other virus. As required for all municipal water systems, the treatment processes used at the Cañon City Water Treatment Plant remove or destroy 99.99% of all viruses.

What is Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.

• More information from the CDC.

How can I keep myself safe?

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Wash your hands frequently with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds. Use at least 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with tissues, and discard used tissues in the trash.
• Avoid people who are sick with respiratory symptoms.
• Plan for ways to increase space between people to at least 6 feet.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces.