Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coverage

On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China.

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Colorado’s COVID-19 Hotline

CO-HELP is Colorado’s call line for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). People who have general questions about COVID-19 can call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911, for answers in many languages, or email them at COHELP@RMPDC.org for answers in English.

Helpful Links:

Center for Disease Control & Prevention

World Health Organization

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

Mesa County Public Health

Denver Mayor Mandates Vaccines For All City and County Employees by Sept. 30

Denver mayor Michael B. Hancock has officially mandated all city and county employees and some private sector employees to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 30.

Maddie Warren

Disney Parks To Require Face Masks Again as COVID Cases Surge

See Disney's list of requirements for an acceptable face mask.

Jacklyn Krol

Don’t Have Your COVID-19 Vaccine? You Might Lose Friends in Colorado, Poll Says

44% of Coloradans said they will avoid unvaccinated people.

Emily Mashak

Lockdown Helped 42% of Coloradans Achieve the Perfect Work/Life Balance

Has the pandemic helped your work/life balance?

Emily Mashak

Free Rapid COVID-19 Testing Available In Mesa County

In some ways, it feels like life is back to normal in Mesa County, but, the reality is, things are still far from normal.

Zane Mathews

Polis Ends Covid-19 Health Emergency Declaration In Colorado

The Governor has put a stamp on officially ending this pandemic.

A.J.

Students No Longer Required To Wear Masks In CO Schools

Under the latest COVID-19 rules instated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Colorado students will no longer be required to wear masks in schools upon returning to class this fall.

Maxx

Colorado’s No-Call List Doesn’t Include Vaccination Calls

Your phone number may be on Colorado's no-call list, but that doesn't mean you won't be getting a call about being vaccinated.

Zane Mathews

The Strangely Normal Experience of Going Back to the Theater

Theaters: Still a good place to see a movie.

Matt Singer

The ‘Cannonball Run’ is Real, and COVID Helped Set a New Record

With traffic at an all-time low, cross country racers hit the road in 2020.

Corey Irwin