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Kiowa County Public Health COVID-19 Update - June 17, 2022

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Kiowa County moved to Medium Community level by the CDC Recommended actions based on current level 

  • Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.  
  • Get tested if you have symptoms.  
  • Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation.  
  • You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.  
  • If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider wearing a mask indoors in public and taking additional precautions. 

For further information see this link: 

https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view?list_select_state=Colorado&data-type=CommunityLevels&list_select_county=8061&null=CommunityLevels

The CDC updates its data weekly

TREATMENT

Please contact your healthcare provider if you test positive as there are free treatments that can greatly reduce your risk of being hospitalized or dying of COVID-19 complications. They are available locally.

PREVENTION

As always, wash your hands frequently, stay home when you are sick and follow instructions should you test positive or have been exposed to COVID-19!

Call 719-438-5782 or 719-336-8721 with questions or to schedule a vaccine appointment.