Otero/Crowley County Health Department Covid Update Jan 15th, 2021
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Description: Otero/Crowley County Health Department Covid Update Jan 15th, 2021.
THIS IS A RAPIDLY EVOLVING AND FLUID SITUATION. INFORMATION AND ACTION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. BE PREPARED TO BE FLEXIBLE AND PATIENT.
The situations, numbers, website links, data, and etc. described below were current as of Friday 1/15/2021 at 10:45 am.
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1/15/2021 Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Update #1: Weekly Update
Please take the time to read and understand this entire message.
Internet links: Before I send out each update, I check the links to make sure they are active. However, links do change from time to time, so the links I sent out today may not be the same tomorrow. You may have to search around a bit.
Happy Friday, here are this week’s COVID-19 updates:
- Website Link Problem: My updates are posted on www.oterogov.com We have become aware of an issue with the links embedded in my updates after they are posted on the website. The issue was that when you clicked on the links, it asked you for a password. We have worked on the problem, and the links in the most recent updates (dated 1/8/2021 & 1/13/2021) should work properly. I tested the links on the website for the aforementioned dates, and they worked fine. Sorry for any confusion!
- Rates Continue to Drop: I am a HUGE fan of good news, and I got some, so here it goes: Our rates in Crowley and Otero Counties continue to drop! Here are some specifics:
- Crowley County
§ Two week cumulative incidence rate per 100,000 population not including prison inmates (12/30/2020-1/12/2021): 182.36
· This is down from the peak rate of 961.56 recorded on 12/15/2020, and it is currently approaching the upper threshold of Level Yellow, which is 175. Good job Crowley!
- Otero County
§ Two week cumulative incidence rate per 100,000 population (12/30/2020-1/12/2021): 661.89
· This is significantly down from the peak rate of 3,791.17 recorded on 12/11/2020. Keep it up Otero! No, no, no, wait a sec, that should be keep it down Otero.
- Crowley/Otero new hospitalizations 7 day moving average: 0.86
§ This is down from a peak of 2.57 recorded on 12/5/2020.
These reductions are no accident, they are not merely a by-product of chance, it is through your deliberate actions. Your investments in complying with public health orders and guidance are reaping positive dividends. And now it is time for yet another pop culture reference: In the words of the famed Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn: “Your focus determines your reality”. This is not over yet, so let’s stay focused on prevention (https://covid19.colorado.gov/
And now for the pop culture question of the day: To whom was Qui-Gon Jinn speaking when he uttered the words quoted above? The first to respond correctly may be ready for her/his first Jedi trial! We’ll have to check with George Lucas first, though.
- Phase 1 Business/Organization Vaccination Registration: Crowley and Otero businesses/organizations/
agencies that meet current eligibility requirements for Phase 1 vaccinations (COVID-19 vaccine | Colorado COVID-19 Updates) can now register for vaccination clinics. These clinics will be advertised when we have sufficient vaccine available. However, you can get your employees on the list now! Here is the website to register: Phase 1 COVID-19 Vaccine Notification (google.com)
If your business/organization/agency is not physically present in Crowley or Otero County, please check with your Local Public Health Agency (LPHA) for COVID-19 vaccine availability.
- Phase 1 Age 70+ Vaccination Registration: Crowley and Otero residents that are aged 70+ can now register for vaccination clinics. These clinics will be advertised when we have sufficient vaccine available. However, you can get on the list now! Here is the website to register: ochdvaxnow.com
- OCHD Current COVID-19 Vaccination Plan: Here is the current vaccination plan for Crowley and Otero Counties for the next few weeks. Please be aware that all of this is contingent upon vaccine availability, so it is subject to change. OCHD is planning very carefully so that no dose remains in our refrigerator too long, but we also have to balance the limited amount of vaccine between eligible people in Phase 1A & 1B in addition to having enough vaccine for booster doses. At this point in time, here is what the plan looks like through the month of February 2021 (subject to change):
ü Week beginning Monday, 1/11/2021: Continue OCHD vaccine administration to eligible individuals in Phase 1A & 1B.
ü Week beginning Monday, 1/18/2021: Continue OCHD vaccine administration to eligible individuals in Phase 1A & 1B, including booster shots.
ü Week beginning Monday, 1/25/2021: Continue OCHD vaccine administration to eligible individuals in Phase 1A & 1B, including booster shots.
ü Week beginning Monday, 2/1/2021: OCHD booster shot mass vaccination clinic. This clinic will only be for those that received their first inoculation at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds in Rocky Ford on 1/6/2021. Only booster shots will be given at this clinic. The exact date of this booster shot clinic is still to be determined.
ü Week beginning Monday, 2/8/2021: Continue OCHD vaccine administration to eligible individuals in Phase 1A & 1B, including booster shots.
ü Week beginning Monday, 2/15/2021: Continue OCHD vaccine administration to eligible individuals in Phase 1A & 1B, including booster shots
ü Week beginning Monday, 2/22/2021: Continue OCHD vaccine administration to eligible individuals in Phase 1A & 1B, including booster shots.
ü And now, some very important points to remember:
o ALL CLINIC ACTIVITIES LISTED ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ARE CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF VACCINE.
o Mass vaccination clinics: In order to perform mass vaccination clinics, we have to have sufficient vaccine available while still being able to ensure soon-to-be-necessary booster shots. We will advertise mass vaccination clinics once sufficient vaccine is available. Please stay tuned.
o All clinic activities listed above are for Crowley/Otero counties only. If you do not reside in Crowley or Otero County, please check with your Local Public Health Agency (LPHA) or your medical provider for COVID-19 vaccine availability.
o Crowley and Otero residents, you can also check with your medical provider regarding vaccine availability at their office.
o If you are going to receive a booster shot, please be sure to bring your COVID-19 vaccination card that you received during your initial vaccination.
o OCHD is currently planning for mass vaccination clinics for Phase 2 eligible individuals. These clinics are anticipated to begin in the spring (COVID-19 vaccine | Colorado COVID-19 Updates) so stay tuned for more information.
o OCHD COVID-19 vaccination updates can be found using the following link: COVID-19: Ongoing Updates - Otero County Government (Colorado) (oterogov.com)
§ Scroll down until you see the section entitled “Otero County Official Updates”. This is where my updates are posted, and the most current is at the top of this section.
o To find the phase to which you belong, visit this link and scroll down a bit: COVID-19 vaccine | Colorado COVID-19 Updates
- Crowley/Otero Five (5) Star State Certification Program: Our local 5 star administrative committee is forming, and after the roster is completed I will send out the names of those that volunteered to serve on this important committee. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available. Want to learn more about this program, 5 Star State Certification Program | Colorado COVID-19 Updates
- Free COVID-19 Community Testing Schedule: OCHD is planning on resuming community testing next week. I will issue an update regarding this as soon as details are finalized, so stay tuned.
- School Webpages: Please visit these websites for school-specific information and updates regarding COVID-19:
a. Cheraw: https://www.cheraw.k12.co.us/
b. Crowley County: http://www.cck12.net/
c. Fowler: http://www.fowler.k12.co.us/
d. La Junta: https://www.lajuntaschools.
e. Manzanola: https://www.manzanola.k12.co.
f. OJC: https://www.ojc.edu/
g. Rocky Ford: https://www.rockyfordk12.org/
h. Swink: https://www.swinkk12.net/
- Vaccine Information: Colorado-specific information on COVID-19 vaccine can be found on these websites:
a. Colorado COVID-19 Vaccine Website: COVID-19 vaccine | Colorado COVID-19 Updates
b. Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): COVID-19 Vaccine frequently asked questions | Colorado COVID-19 Updates
c. Vaccine for Coloradans: Vaccine for Coloradans | Colorado COVID-19 Updates
d. Colorado Vaccine Dashboard: COVID-19 vaccine | Colorado COVID-19 Updates
- COVID-19 Tests
a. Basic Information: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has some good, general information on the different types of COVID-19 tests about which you may have heard. To review this information, please go to the following website: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Testing Basics (fda.gov)
b. State Testing Sites: Here is a website that details COVID-19 testing sites across the state of Colorado: CDPHE Test Sites Portal (colorado.gov)
- Summaries
a. CDPHE COVID-19 Data Webpage: https://covid19.colorado.gov/
b. Crowley County (numbers are cumulative)
ü Current Level: Orange (High risk)
o Special note on levels: 12/30/2020 CDPHE released the following information: “the governor announced that he is directing CDPHE to move all counties in the Red level on the Dial to the Orange level, effective on Monday, January 4. He is making this move in response to a 13 day downward trend in cases statewide, and a plea from counties that are suffering economically.”
o What are the level restrictions/guidelines: COVID-19 dial dashboard | Colorado COVID-19 Updates
ü Total Cases: 1,689
o Change from last Friday’s update: 22 cases added
§ These numbers include inmates and nursing home residents (please see Facility Outbreaks below).
ü Non-Congregate Care Facility (does not include inmates and nursing home residents) Two-Week Cumulative Incidence Rate per 100,000 Population (for the period 12/30/20-1/12/21): 182.36
o Change from last week’s update: Decreased by 149.21
o Special note: On Monday, 1/4/2021 Governor Polis directed CDPHE to move all counties in the Red level on the Dial to the Orange level. On this date, Crowley County was actually still in Level Red with a community rate per 100,000 population of 397.89. The next day, 1/5/2021, Crowley County literally moved into Level Orange with a rate of 331.57. Crowley County continues to see its epi curve trend downward from a peak rate of 961.56 recorded on 12/15/2020.
ü Total COVID Related Deaths: 14
o Change from last Friday’s update: 2
ü Facility Outbreaks
o Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility (AVCF)
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 10/29/2020
· Total inmate cases: 947
· Total staff cases: 54
· Total inmate deaths: 3
o Crowley County Correctional Facility (CCCF)
§ Status: Resolved
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 5/2/2020
· Date outbreak was considered closed: 7/20/2020
· Total inmate cases: 66
· Total staff cases: 4
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 11/2/2020
· Total inmate cases: 446
· Total inmate deaths: 1
o Crowley County Nursing Center (CCNC)
§ Status: Resolved
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 11/25/2020
· Date outbreak was considered closed: 1/12/2021
· Total resident cases: 29
· Total staff cases: 43
· Total resident deaths: 7
o Important Note: Facility outbreak numbers (i.e. prisoners and nursing home residents) are only updated by CDPHE once per week, on Wednesdays after 4:00pm. Total case numbers, on the other hand, are updated daily by CDPHE. This means that there could be facility cases reflected in the total case numbers that are not yet reflected in the facility numbers. And remember, total case numbers are cumulative, meaning they include all cases since the outbreak began. Yes, I know, it’s confusing. I have color-coded it to hopefully make it a bit clearer. Additionally, data is constantly moving and changing, and different websites/digital platforms take time to exchange and update their data, which does not make things any less confusing.
c. Otero County (numbers are cumulative)
ü Current Level: Orange (High risk)
o Special note on levels: 12/30/2020 CDPHE released the following information: “the governor announced that he is directing CDPHE to move all counties in the Red level on the Dial to the Orange level, effective on Monday, January 4. He is making this move in response to a 13 day downward trend in cases statewide, and a plea from counties that are suffering economically.”
o What are the level restrictions/guidelines: COVID-19 dial dashboard | Colorado COVID-19 Updates
ü Total Cases: 1,743
o Change from last Friday’s update: 42 cases added.
ü Two-Week Cumulative Incidence Rate per 100,000 Population: 661.89
o Change from last week’s update: Decreased by 43.76
ü Total COVID Related Deaths: 56
o Change from last Friday’s update: 5
ü Facility Outbreaks
o Cottonwood Ridge Assisted Living
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 11/27/2020
· Total resident cases: 19
· Total staff cases: 10
· Total resident deaths: 1
o Fowler Health Care
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 11/30/2020
· Total resident cases: 37
· Total staff cases: 41
o Inspiration Field-Prairieview Group Home
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 11/25/2020
· Total staff cases: 2
o Inspiration Field Business Office
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 11/30/2020
· Total staff cases: 7
o Inspiration Field-North 13th Group Home
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 11/23/2020
· Total resident cases: 2
· Total staff cases: 3
o Inspiration Field-South 2nd Group Home
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 12/17/2020
· Total resident cases: 1
· Total staff cases: 2
o Inspiration Field-South 6th Group Home
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 12/3/2020
· Total resident cases: 5
· Total staff cases: 7
o Learn Thru Play Children’s Kiddieland
§ Status: Resolved
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 5/28/2020
· Date outbreak was considered closed: 7/28/2020
· Total staff cases: 1
· Total attendee cases: 1
o Lewis Bolt and Nut
§ Status: Resolved
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 7/20/2020
· Date outbreak was considered closed: 10/27/2020
· Total staff cases: 14
o Otero Junior College
§ Status: Resolved
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 11/2/2020
· Date outbreak was considered closed: 12/29/2020
· Total attendee cases: 24
o Otero Junior College LEA
§ Status: Resolved
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 11/28/2020
· Date outbreak was considered closed: 1/6/2021
· Total attendee cases: 4
o Pioneer Healthcare Center
§ Status: Resolved
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 7/13/2020
· Date outbreak was considered closed: 9/18/2020
· Total resident cases: 20
· Total staff cases: 14
· Total resident deaths: 5
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 12/4/2020
· Total resident cases: 28
· Total staff cases: 37
· Total resident deaths: 1
o Swink High School
§ Status: Resolved
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 9/14/2020
· Date outbreak was considered closed: 10/19/2020
· Total staff cases: 1
· Total attendee cases: 7
§ Status: Resolved
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 11/16/2020
· Date outbreak was considered closed: 1/8/2021
· Total staff cases: 6
· Total attendee cases: 5
o Valley Wide Health Systems
§ Status: Active
· Date illnesses were determined to be an outbreak: 10/23/2020
· Total staff cases: 26
o Important Note: Facility outbreak numbers (i.e. nursing home residents) are only updated by CDPHE once per week, on Wednesdays after 4:00pm. Total case numbers, on the other hand, are updated daily by CDPHE. This means that there could be facility cases reflected in the total case numbers that are not yet reflected in the facility numbers. And remember, total case numbers are cumulative, meaning they include all cases since the outbreak began. Yes, I know, it’s confusing. I have color-coded it to hopefully make it a bit clearer. Additionally, data is constantly moving and changing, and different websites/digital platforms take time to exchange and update their data, which does not make things any less confusing.
d. Crowley/Otero COVID-19 Related Hospitalization(s): 6 new hospitalizations since last Friday’s update.
e. State of Colorado (numbers are cumulative) (https://covid19.colorado.gov/
ü 369,177 cases
o Change from last Friday’s update: 16,254 cases added
ü 20,526 hospitalized
o Change from last Friday’s update: 792 hospitalizations added
ü 64 counties
o No change as this is the total number of counties in Colorado
ü 2,270,762 people tested
o Change from last Friday’s update: 63,074 additional tests
ü 4,410 deaths due to COVID-19
o Change from last Friday’s update: 303 deaths added
ü 3,273 outbreaks (view outbreak data: https://covid19.colorado.gov/
o Change from last Friday’s update: 117 outbreaks added
ü COVID-19 Dial Dashboard: https://covid19.colorado.gov/
f. United States (numbers are cumulative)
ü Total Cases: 22,965,957
o Change from last Friday’s update: 1,705,960 cases added
ü Total Deaths: 383,351
o Change from last Friday’s update: 23,502 deaths added
ü Data Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
o Website: https://www.cdc.gov/
g. Global (numbers are cumulative)
ü Confirmed Cases: 91,492,398
o Change from last Friday’s update: 4,742,458 cases added
ü Deaths: 1,979,507
o Change from last Friday’s update: 89,165 deaths added
ü Data Source: Who Health Organization (WHO)
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