Health Department helps coordinate COVID-19 vaccine distribution Published on December 18, 2020 The Health Department is working to ensure adequate COVID-19 vaccine distribution coverage for health care facilities, pharmacies, and long-term care facilities; and helping to identify gaps in coverage and distribution. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Weld County hosts COVID-19 testing site in southwest Weld Published on December 17, 2020 A free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site will be open from Dec. 17-30 at Weld County's Southwest Services Building in Longmont. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
WCDPHE offering free flu shot clinics throughout December Published on December 01, 2020 With COVID-19 and the upcoming flu season overlapping, county health officials say it's more important than ever to get vaccinated against influenza this year. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Great American Smokeout an opportunity to start a smoke-free life Published on November 19, 2020 November 19 is the Great American Smokeout — an opportunity to take an important step in the journey toward a smoke-free life. For over 40 years, this event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, has been a catalyst for individuals to lead healthier lives and decrease their risk of cancer, heart disease, and other smoking related diseases. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Once Considered an Adult Disease, Diabetes Now Affecting Youth Published on November 18, 2020 November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking care of youth who have diabetes. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Skunk in Fort Lupton Neighborhood Tests Positive for Rabies Published on November 10, 2020 A skunk found on a residential property in the Aristocrat Ranchettes neighborhood in Fort Lupton has tested positive for rabies. There are no known exposures. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Prevent Lead Poisoning in Older Homes Published on October 28, 2020 The most common source of lead exposure is from lead-based paint, which was used in many homes built before 1978. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Improved COVID-19 Data Dashboard Includes Positivity Rates Published on August 13, 2020 The dashboard contains several user-friendly tabs with information broken down into categories including case data, community data, testing data and hospital data. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Health Department Welcomes New Medical Advisors Published on August 12, 2020 The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment recently hired three new medical advisors: Dr. Erin Morley, Dr. Kyle Waugh, and Dr. Maria Gallo. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
West Nile Virus Detected in Berthoud Mosquito Trap Published on August 06, 2020 One group of mosquitoes collected from traps set during the week of July 27, 2020, on the Weld County side of the Town of Berthoud has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Currently there are no human cases of WNV in Weld County or in Colorado. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Weld County to Host Free COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Next Week Published on May 22, 2020 The availability of COVID-19 testing in Weld County is increasing as Weld County Government will host free community drive-thru testing events in early June. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Public Notices
Following CDPHE's Reporting Changes, COVID-19 Deaths in Weld Drop Published on May 21, 2020 Following the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) announcement regarding a change in their reporting of COVID-19 deaths, Weld County has begun the process of updating the data on the Weld County COVID-19 Data Dashboard Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Public Notices
Weld County Releases More County-Specific COVID-19 Data Published on April 17, 2020 In response to the community’s request to receive more information about reported positive COVID-19 cases, the Weld County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Public Health and Environment have worked on a new data dashboard, which will be available Friday afternoon (April 17). Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Weld County Launches Physical Distancing Campaign Published on April 15, 2020 A new physical distancing campaign using billboards and social media reminds residents that COVID-19 can have serious consequences and that physical distancing is a key component to limiting the virus’ spread. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Health, First Responders Tested in NoCo Published on April 04, 2020 Weld, Larimer Counties partner to test health care workers, first responders fo COVID-19 Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Weld Epidemiologists Tackle COVID-19 Published on March 27, 2020 For the past three weeks, seven days a week, the department’s three epidemiologists, and one retired doctor donating his time, have been working around the clock conducting investigations and helping in the fight against COVID-19. To date, their efforts have resulted in the investigation of more than 127 cases in Weld County. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Physical Distancing Critical as COVID-19 Spreads Across Weld County Published on March 26, 2020 As Weld County continues to see widespread increase in COVID-19 positive cases, the Health Department is once again stressing the importance of preventive measures such as physical distancing — also called social distancing — to slow and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Weld County Reports 2nd COVID-19 Death; 48 Positive Cases as of Sunday Published on March 23, 2020 The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment was notified of its second COVID-19 death: a woman in her 70s. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
First COVID-19-Related Death in Weld County; Positive Cases at 6 Published on March 17, 2020 Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has been notified of its first death caused by COVID-19, a male in his 70s. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Weld County Issues Pandemic Health Emergency and Public Health Order Published on March 16, 2020 By the order of Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH, Executive Director of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, and the County Health Officer, a Pandemic Health Emergency and Public Health Order is issued. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Two Additional COVID-19 Cases; New Change in CDC Testing Requirements Published on March 15, 2020 The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment was notified late Saturday evening of two additional positive cases. Case investigation is in process and identified close contacts are also being reviewed. Per a change in testing requirements, the CDC is no longer requiring their laboratory to perform a secondary confirmation of any other lab's "positive" test result. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Third Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 Identified in Weld County Published on March 14, 2020 Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has been notified of a third presumptive positive case. The Weld County individual is connected to the Larimer County COVID-19 presumptive positive case. We expect to see an increase in positive test results over the next few days. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Two Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Cases Identified in Weld County Published on March 13, 2020 The Weld County Health Department has been notified of two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Weld County. The two individuals, a female and a male, are both in their 40’s and are from southwest Weld County. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle
Weld County Health Department COVID-19 Statement Published on March 10, 2020 Weld County does not have any confirmed COVID-19 cases; however, this may change as testing becomes more widely available. The Health Department is closely monitoring the situation. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Public Notices
Test Your Home for Radon with a Free Kit from Weld County Published on January 03, 2020 During the month of January, Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle