The Trinidad Times Independent

12/30/2021

30th

Las Animas County – 2463 Total Cumulative Cases
(Cases: Dec 28–Dec 30) 45 New Reported Cases
77 Active Cases
32 Deaths Due to COVID-19

Huerfano County- 969 Total Cumulative Cases
(Cases: Dec 28–Dec 30) 19 New reported Cases
33 Active Cases
26 Deaths Due to COVID-19

CDPHE Colorado Case Summary – Dec 29th
· 5,047- New cases reported
· 29- New deaths among cases reported
· 1,088- Number of persons currently hospitalized for confirmed COVID, 80% of those currently hospitalized are unvaccinated
· 74- Number of persons currently hospitalized as COVID Persons Under Investigation (PUI)
· 270- Number of new hospital admissions
· 34,545- Total number of tests (commercial and state labs) performed yesterday
· 15.51% -- 7-day moving average positivity
· 4,215,918- People immunized with one dose
· 3,801,855- People fully immunized
· 9,506,539- Cumulative doses administered view vaccine data

Cumulative Case Summary
· 910,128- Cases
· 50,391- Hospitalizations view hospital data
· 64 -- Counties view incidence and epidemic curve data-
· 4,306,787- People tested
· 14,089,893 -- Test encounters
· 10,198-- Deaths among cases view surveillance data
· 10,533- Deaths due to COVID
· 7,192-- Outbreaks view outbreak data



COVID-19 Variant Sentinel Surveillance
Weekly proportion of variants of concern by specimen collection week: Week of 12/19/21

· 0% - Other
· 0% - B.1.1.7
· 8.82% - B.1.617.2
· 0% - AY.2
· 0%- P.1
· 0% - B.1.351
· 0% - AY.1
· 91.18% - B.1.1.529

COVID-19 Vaccination Status & Information
State-level vaccination dashboard, including county-level data: See https://covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine-data-dashboard.

Data as of midnight on December 29, 2021

Las Animas County
● 20,633 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to Las Animas County residents. Includes ages 12+
● 67.9% of eligible Las Animas County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Includes ages 12+
● Fully Immunized: 61.2% of all eligible Las Animas County residents have been fully immunized with COVID-19 vaccine. Does NOT include DOC.

Huerfano County:
● 8,836 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to Huerfano County residents. Includes ages 12+
● 60.1% of eligible Huerfano County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Includes ages 12+
● Fully Immunized: 55.2% of all eligible Huerfano County residents have been fully immunized with COVID-19 vaccine. Does NOT include DOC.

As of December 29th, Two Week Cumulative Incidence Rate by County:
Huerfano Transmission rate: 382.1 – 2.1% positivity rate/two-week
Las Animas Transmission rate: 291.6–4.1% positivity rate/two-week

December Mobile Vaccine Bus Schedule:
Walsenburg Safeway -10am to 6pm
· December 31st - https://walsenburg-1231-cdphe-mvu7.youcanbook.me/
· January 6th – https://walsenburg-16-cdphe-mvu14.youcanbook.me/

Trinidad City Hall - 10am to 6pm
· January 4th -Link coming

08/11/2021

08/11/2021

COVID-19 EXPOSURE NOTICE
NOTICE TO ANYONE WHO ATTENDED THE COMBINE ATHLETIC EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021, AT TRINIDAD STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE.
The Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department has confirmed that there was a person who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in attendance at the Combine Athletic Event on Saturday, August 7, 2021. If you attended this event, you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. For this reason, we are asking everyone who attended to please monitor themselves for symptoms for fourteen (14) days from the day of exposure, which was August 7, 2021, and continue to monitor through August 21, 2021. If any symptoms occur, please isolate yourself and call your Health Care Provider or the Health Department at 719-846-2213 to schedule a test.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.


• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of Breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore Throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Diarrhea

08/05/2021

August 3rd– Public Health Announces Twenty-Four Additional Cases in Las Animas County and Three Additional Cases in Huerfano County

(August 3, 2021)- Public Health has confirmed twenty-four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Las Animas County and three additional COVID-19 cases in Huerfano County. As of today, Huerfano County has a total case count of 479 with 7 active cases and 18 deaths. Las Animas County has a total case count of 1304 with 63 active cases and 14 deaths.

The 24 cases in Las Animas County include juveniles and individuals ranging from their teens to their 90’s.

The 3 cases in Huerfano County include individuals ranging from their 20’s to their 60’s.

COVID-19 Variants have been identified in both Huerfano and Las Animas County. The variants below
will be updated as we see the genome sequencing updated from CDPHE. Whole genome sequencing can
take up to two weeks for confirmation of a variant.

Huerfano County COVID-19 Variants identified are: 20 cases of the B117/UK variant of concern, 1 of the B.1.427/B.1.429/ California variant of concern and 4 of the B.1.526.2/New York variant of concern.

Las Animas County COVID-19 Variants identified are: 1 case of the B.1.351/ South African variant of concern, 7 cases of the B.1.526.2/New York variant of concern, 15 of the B117/UK variant of concern and 35 cases of the B.1.617.2/Delta variant of concern.

COVID-19 continues to increase in both Las Animas and Huerfano Counties. The Delta Variant is on
the rise in Las Animas County. The Delta Variant seems to spread more easily and quickly than other
variants, which may lead to more cases of COVID-19.

Take steps to protect yourself and your family from the virus:

1. Get vaccinated;
2. Stay home if sick or someone in your household is sick;
3. Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms;
4. Wash your hands;
5. Respect the COVID-19 safety protocols for any individual business or organization;
6. Physically distance if unvaccinated, and;
7. Wear a mask indoors and in crowded outdoors spaces regardless of vaccination status.
8. Fourth Amended Colorado Public Health Order 20-38 is in effect until September 1st.

Las Animas and Huerfano Counties still have low vaccination rates, we are seeing increasing COVID-19 transmission among unvaccinated individuals, especially as the Delta variant spreads. We encourage people who are unvaccinated to get vaccinated as soon as possible and to wear a mask until you are fully vaccinated.

COVID-19 Vaccine is available at 5 providers in Las Animas County and 3 in Huerfano County. For an appointment at the health department call 719- 846-2213 in Las Animas County or 719-738-2650 Huerfano County.

More information can be found at:
https://www.colorado.gov/la-h-health or at https://covid19.colorado.gov/.

You can also find information on Facebook at Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department.

Attention labs and providers: All test results for rapid point-of-care COVID-19 tests must be reported to public health within 24 hours. Report cases 579,366cases 7,226deaths due to COVID-19 3,297,598people tested 33,081hospitalizations 6,645,579vaccines administered 3,099,180Coloradans fully immuni...

04/20/2021

April 19th, Update – Public Health Announces Eight Additional Cases in Las Animas County and Nine Additional Cases in Huerfano County
(April 19, 2021)- Public Health has confirmed eight new positive cases of COVID-19 in Las Animas County and nine new additional COVID-19 cases in Huerfano County. As of today, Huerfano County has a total case count of 371 with 22 active cases and 17 deaths. Las Animas County has a total case count of 1100 with 36 active cases and 11 deaths.
The 8 cases in Las Animas County are juveniles and individuals ranging up to their 70’s. The 9 cases in Huerfano County are juveniles and individuals ranging up to their 60’s.
COVID-19 Variants have been identified in both Huerfano and Las Animas County.
Huerfano County COVID-19 Variants identified are: 3 cases of the B117/UK variant of concern and 1 of the B.1.427/B.1.429/ California variant of concern.
Las Animas County COVID-19 Variants identified are: 1 case of the B.1.351/ South African variant of concern and 4 cases of the B.1.526.2/New York variant of concern.
These variants seem to spread more easily and quickly than the dominant strain, and they also may cause more severe illness.
Important Ways to Slow the Spread
• Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others. (By State Order)
• Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
• Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you.
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
FREE COVID-19 Testing is available this weekend:
Huerfano County: April 22nd thru April 24th at the Train Depot from
10:30am to 4:30pm Pre-Register Link: https://tinyurl.com/cdh-15257
Las Animas County: April 25th and 26th at the Las Animas County Justice Center from 10:00am to 2:00pm Pre Register Link: https://mako.exchange/scheduler/registration/?location=2740
COVID-19 Vaccine is open to anyone 16yrs and older. If you or someone you know is interested in getting the vaccine, you can go to the Vaccine Registration Form Online
https://la-h-health.stg.colorado.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine or call for an appointment at 719- 846-2213 in Las Animas County or 719-738-2650 Huerfano County.
More information can be found at: https://www.colorado.gov/la-h-health or
at https://covid19.colorado.gov/. You can also find information on Facebook at Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department.

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04/17/2021

April 16th, Update – Public Health Announces Four Additional Cases in Las Animas County and One Additional Cases in Huerfano County

(April 16, 2021)- Public Health has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Las Animas County and one new additional COVID-19 case in Huerfano County. As of today, Huerfano County has a total case count of 363 with 15 active cases and 17 deaths. Las Animas County has a total case count of 1092 with 40 active cases and 11 deaths.
The 4 cases in Las Animas County are juveniles and individuals ranging up to their 70’s.
The 1 case in Huerfano County is an individual in their teen’s.

Cases and hospitalization are increasing across the state and locally. We need to hold on a little longer to reduce the spread.

Important Ways to Slow the Spread
· Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others. (By State Order)
· Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
· Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you.
· Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.

FREE COVID-19 Testing is available this weekend:
Huerfano County: April 17th at the Train Depot from Noon to 4:30pm
Pre-Register Link: https://tinyurl.com/cdh-15257
Las Animas County: April 18th and 19th at the Las Animas County Justice Center from 10:00am to
2:00pm Pre Register Link: https://mako.exchange/scheduler/registration/?location=2740

COVID-19 Vaccine is open to anyone 16yrs and older. If you or someone you know is interested in
getting the vaccine, you can go to the Vaccine Registration Form Online
https://la-h-health.stg.colorado.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine or call for an appointment at 719- 846-2213 in Las Animas County or 719-738-2650 Huerfano County.

More information can be found at: https://www.colorado.gov/la-h-health or
at https://covid19.colorado.gov/. You can also find information on Facebook at Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department.

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04/17/2021

April 16, 2021- Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health st Department Board of Health Extends the COVID-19 Dial until May 1 .
At the April 15th, Special Board of Health meeting it was recommended by the LAHCDHD Board of Health to extend the COVID-19 Dial until May 1st. The PHO Order will become effective at 12:00 a.m.
on April 17, 2021, and end at 12:00 a.m. on May 1, 2021.
As of April 7, 2021, there are 51 known positive cases in Las Animas and Huerfano Counties; and there is evidence of the spread of more contagious and, potentially, more severe variant strains as well. With cases going up and low COVID-19 vaccine rates, Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department Board of Health believes it is necessary to remain cautious for a brief period of time until more people are vaccinated and cases decrease.
The LAHCDHD Public Health Order (PHO) will be in effect from April 16 through May 1, and highlights of the Public Health Order include:
 Las Animas County will remain in Level Blue.
 Huerfano County will remain in Level Green.
 State’s mask-wearing requirements as described in Executive Order D 2021 079 shall
continue until May 3, 2021 (Applies to both County’s).
As more and more of our residents are protected by one of the safe and highly effective COVID-19 vaccines now available, we are hopeful that we will be successful in our race between the emerging variant strains of virus and vaccination, and that we will be able to fully re-open in the near future. However, as the agency responsible for protecting public health in our counties, we will monitor our progress and re- evaluate when needed.
To enhance personal safety and help reduce levels of COVID-19 transmission across our communities, residents should continue to social distance; wear masks in public indoor areas; avoid large gatherings or crowds, especially indoors; stay home while they are sick and get tested for COVID-19 if they have symptoms; wash their hands often; and get vaccinated as soon as possible.
COVID-19 Vaccine is open to anyone 16yrs and older. If you or someone you know is interested in getting the vaccine, you can go to the Vaccine Registration Form Online https://la-h-health.stg.colorado.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine or call for an appointment at 719- 846- 2213 in Las Animas County or 719-738-2650 Huerfano County.
More information can be found at: https://www.colorado.gov/la-h-health or at https://covid19.colorado.gov/. You can also find information on Facebook at Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department.

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04/17/2021

With the decrease in positive Covid-19 cases in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties and the change in the structure of the State of Colorado Covid-19 3.0 Dial, we are pleased to announce that Huerfano County is now on the Green Level and Las Animas County is in the Blue Level.
Some of the state mandated restrictions have decreased for both counties. The guidelines are as follows:
• Personal Gatherings: The state will follow CDC’s guidance on personal gatherings. The CDC still strongly recommends avoiding larger gatherings and crowds to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Blue Guidelines (Las Animas County)
Green
Guidelines (Huerfano County)
• Childcare: Open
• P-12 Schools: In-Person, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Higher Education: In-Person, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Restaurants: 100% capacity with 6 feet between parties, masks required
• Last Call: 2 a.m. (on premise)
• Non-Critical Manufacturing: 75% capacity, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Bars: 25% Capacity or 75 people, whichever is less, 6 feet distancing and mask required
• Gyms/Fitness: 100% Capacity with 6 feet between parties, masks required.
• Group Sports: 50-person capacity per activity, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Retail: 75% Capacity, 6 feet distancing and mask required
• Personal Services: 50% Capacity or 50 people, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Limited Health Care Settings: 50% capacity or 50 people, 6 ft distancing and mask required.
• Indoor Unseated Events: 50% Capacity or 175 people, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Indoor Seated Events: 50% Capacity or 225 people with 6 feet spacing between groups. masks
required.
• Outdoor Unseated Events: No State Capacity Regulations, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Outdoor Seated Events: No State Capacity Regulations, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Outdoor Guided Services: No State Capacity Regulations, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Variances: Continue indoor variances: no outdoor state restrictions, but locals may choose local
restrictions
• Personal Gatherings: The state will follow CDC’s guidance on personal gatherings. The CDC still strongly recommends avoiding larger gatherings and crowds to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
• Childcare: Open.

• P-12 Schools: In-Person, 6 feet distancing and mask required
• Higher Education: In-Person, 6 feet distancing and mask required
• Restaurants: No state capacity regulations, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Last Call: Per local restrictions.
• Non-Critical Manufacturing: No state capacity regulations, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Bars: 50% capacity or 500 people (indoors), 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Gyms/Fitness: No state capacity regulations, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Group Sports and Camps: 50% capacity or 500 people (indoors), 6 feet distancing and mask
required.
• Retail: No state regulations,6 feet distancing and mask required
• Personal Services: No state capacity regulations, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Limited Health Care Settings: No state capacity, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Indoor Unseated Events: 50% capacity or 500 people, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Indoor Seated Events: 50% capacity or 500 people, 6 ft distancing and mask required.
• Outdoor Unseated Events: No state regulations, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Outdoor Seated Events: No state regulations, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Outdoor Guided Services: No state regulations, 6 feet distancing and mask required.
• Variances: No State Regulation, but locals may choose local restrictions
Important Reminders:
1. The Updated Dial has not changed the Governors Executive Mask Order and it remains in effective through April 4th. At that time, the Governor the Governor may choose to make modifications. You can find more information on the Governor’s mask order here:https://covid19.colorado.gov/public-health-executive-orders.
You can find more information on the CDC mask guidelines here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html
2. Regardless of County’s color on the COVID -19 Dial All indoor and outdoor events per the Ninth PHO order are still required to have 6ft social distancing, masks and event plans submitted to the local public health department.
3. Even though the state has relaxed many of the restrictions or removed them all together, if there is a rise in cases locally or local healthcare becomes threatened, Local Public Health can require stricter restrictions or announce new restrictions as the situation requires. You can find out more about the Covid-19 dial here: https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-dial
Anyone interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine through the health department in either Las Animas or Huerfano Counties can sign up with the Vaccine Registration Form Online https://la-h- health.stg.colorado.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine or call for an appointment at 719- 846-2213 in Las Animas County or 719-738-2650 Huerfano County.
More information can be found at: https://www.colorado.gov/la-h-health or at https://covid19.colorado.gov/.

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03/21/2021

March 19th, Update – Public Health Announces Four Additional Cases in Las Animas County and No New Additional Cases in Huerfano County

(March 19, 2021)- Public Health has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Las Animas County and no new additional COVID-19 cases in Huerfano County. As of today, Huerfano County has a total case count of 338 with 12 active cases and 18 deaths. Las Animas County has a total case count of 1038 with 25 active cases and 11 deaths.

The 4 cases in Las Animas County include individuals in their teen’s ranging up to their 20’s.
Public health nurses are continuing case investigations and are notifying those in close contact.

Colorado’s COVID-19 cases involving variants are increasing, scientists with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced Thursday.

The variants are concerning because there’s evidence they could be more transmissible and cause a more severe disease. Currently, CDPHE has discovered at least 225 cases of the Southern California variant, 336 cases of the United Kingdom variant and 11 of the South Africa variant. The state has not confirmed any cases of the Brazil variant.

When it’s your turn, and you choose to get the vaccine, you’ll know you’ve helped protect yourself and
others -- and that you’re doing your part to help end the crisis caused by the pandemic, to save lives,
and to help our state recover.

We need everyone to keep following public health protocols until the vaccine is widely available and
used, and we achieve community immunity. Wear masks, avoid gatherings, stay home when you’re sick, wash your hands, and maintain physical distance when you must go out. Taking all the safety steps
together helps better protect both those closest to us and our entire community from COVID-19.

For more information on COVID-19 Vaccine visit: https://covid19.colorado.gov/for-coloradans/vaccine/vaccine-for-coloradans

Anyone interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine through the health department in either Las Animas or Huerfano Counties can sign up with the Vaccine Registration Form Online https://la-h-health.stg.colorado.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine or call for an appointment at 719- 846-2213 in Las Animas County or 719-738-2650 Huerfano County.

More information can be found at: https://www.colorado.gov/la-h-health or
at https://covid19.colorado.gov/. You can also find information on Facebook at Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department.

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03/04/2021

(March 3, 2021)- Public Health has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Las Animas County and four new additional COVID-19 cases in Huerfano County. As of today, Huerfano County has a total case count of 327 with 15 active cases and 18 deaths. Las Animas County has a total case count of 1013 with 23 active cases and 11 deaths.

The 4 cases in Las Animas County include individuals in their 20’s ranging up to their 70’s.

The 4 cases in Huerfano County include juvenile’s and individuals ranging up to their 40’s.

Public health nurses are continuing case investigations and are notifying those in close contact.

The health department will continue to vaccinate those who would like the vaccine in 1A: Highest-risk health care workers, Individuals in long-term care facility staff and residents. 1B.1: People ages 70+, Moderate-risk health, care workers, and first responders, Health care workers with less direct contact with COVID-19 patients, EMS, Firefighters, Police, COVID-19 response personnel, correctional workers and funeral services. 1B.2: People ages 65-69, PreK-12 educators, Childcare workers in licensed child care programs and Continuity of State Government.

Phase1B3 of the vaccine prioritization plan will start on March 5, 2021. The 1B3 prioritization will include agriculture and grocery store workers, Coloradans aged 60 and older, and Coloradans aged 16-59 with two or more comorbidities. We ask that you be patient and sign up or call to be put on the vaccine list.

For more information on COVID-19 Vaccine visit:https://covid19.colorado.gov/for-coloradans/vaccine/where-can-i-get-vaccinated

Anyone interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine through the health department in either Las Animas or Huerfano Counties can sign up with the Vaccine Registration Form Online https://la-h-health.colorado.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine or call for an appointment at 719- 846-2213 in Las Animas County or 719-738-2650 Huerfano County.

To stop this pandemic, we need to use all of our prevention tools. Vaccines are one of the most effective tools to protect your health and prevent disease. Vaccines work with your body’s natural defenses so your body will be ready to fight the virus, if you are exposed (also called immunity). Other steps, like wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth and staying at least 6 feet away from other people you don’t live with, also help stop the spread of COVID-19.

More information can be found at: https://www.colorado.gov/la-h-health or
at https://covid19.colorado.gov/. You can also find information on Facebook at Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department.

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02/17/2021

February 16th, Update – Public Health Announces Nine Additional Cases in Las Animas County and No Additional Cases in Huerfano County

(February 16, 2021)- Public Health has confirmed nine new positive cases of COVID-19 in Las Animas County and no new additional COVID-19 cases in Huerfano County. As of today, Huerfano County has a total case count of 312 with 8 active cases and 18 deaths. Las Animas County has a total case count of 978 with 43 active cases and 11 deaths.

The 9 cases in Las Animas County include teen’s and individuals ranging up to their 80’s.

Public health nurses are continuing case investigations and are notifying those in close contact.

Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department is currently working to complete Phases 1A 1B.1 and 1B.2 of the COVID-19 vaccination process as outlined by the State of Colorado.

If you know anyone that is 65 and over that has not received a COVID-19 vaccine, please help them reach out to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Anyone interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine through the health department in either Las Animas or Huerfano Counties can sign up with the Vaccine Registration Form Online https://la-h-health.colorado.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine or call for an appointment at 719- 846-2213 in Las Animas County or 719-738-2650 Huerfano County.

COVID-19 Vaccine is also available in Las Animas and Huerfano Counties at the following sites: Mt San Rafael Hospital, Salud Family Health Center, Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center, Safeway Pharmacy and Walmart Pharmacy. Please reach out to a facility if you are interested in a vaccine.

Until the vaccine is widely available, it is important that everyone, including those who have received the vaccine, continue to follow prevention measures to slow the spread of the virus—wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash hands frequently, and stay home when you are sick.
More information can be found at: https://www.colorado.gov/la-h-health or
at https://covid19.colorado.gov/. You can also find information on Facebook at Las Animas Huerfano Counties District Health Department

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02/06/2021

The health department has worked with local partners and MAKO to set up FREE COVID-19 Drive Thru Community Testing in Las Animas County at the Las Animas County Justice Center. The dates are as follows:

February 10th from 9:00am – 3:00pm

February 11th from 9:00am – 3:00pm

February 12th from 9:00am – 3:00pm

February 24th from 9:00am – 3:00pm

February 25th from 9:00am – 3:00pm

February 26th from 9:00am – 3:00pm

Testing Location:

Las Animas County Justice Center

2309 E. Main Street., Trinidad CO 81082

Pre Register Link: https://mako.exchange/scheduler/registration/?location=2740

Testing is FREE for anyone that would like to be tested.

No Insurance Required and No ID is required.