Pitkin County’s positivity rate is now reaching 7.9%, down from 9.9% last week. Garfield County’s rate is also hovering at around 7% while Eagle County’s incidence rate is over 11%.
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The Roundup | Streamflows struggling, Ruedi’s hydropower challenge
Tracking “breakthrough” and nonresident COVID-19 cases in Pitkin County; low water levels at Ruedi Reservoir threatening hydropower production, and single-digit Roaring Fork streamflows.
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Pitkin County’s COVID-19 testing capacity holds up despite setback
The number of COVID-19 tests given in Pitkin County more than tripled — from an average of 34 tests per day on Nov. 1 to 111 tests per day on Dec. 1, and then kept increasing. But on Jan. 21, the state announced that Curative tests could not be used for asymptomatic testing.
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Pitkin County health officials press state for COVID-19 visitor requirements
Travelers should get tested before coming or face 14-day quarantine, health board says
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Nonresident COVID-19 cases are a significant part of virus’ footprint in Pitkin County
Pitkin County began tracking nonresidents who tested positive here in mid-July, after numerous inquiries on the topic from news media and community groups; Aspen Journalism on July 13 filed a Colorado Open Records Act request for data on nonresident COVID-19 cases.