What is the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus, which was first detected in China. Learn more on the https://wwwn.cdc.gov/.

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What are the symptoms of the disease?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• 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

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Who is at risk?

For most people in the United States, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus at this time, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low. Those in a community where the virus has spread are at a relatively low risk. Those at an elevated risk include: healthcare workers caring for patients with COVID-19, those in close contact with a person with COVID-19, people with a weakened immune system and travelers returning from locations where community spread is occurring. According to the CDC, there is no evidence that children are more susceptible. In fact, most confirmed cases of COVID-19 have occurred in adults. Learn more at the https://wwwn.cdc.gov/ Risk Assessment page.

 

Who can be tested and where?

Refer to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's website https://covid19.colorado.gov/ for the latest information.

 

Who can people call with questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Community members can contact CO-HELP with general questions about COVID-19, at 303.389.1687 or 1.877.462.2911, or email COHELP@RMPDC.org.

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Should I wear a face mask? 

In a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus, and speed the forthcoming economic recovery, Gov. Jared Polis asked Coloradans to adopt face masks when they leave their home for essential functions allowed under the state’s ‘stay-at-home’ order.

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Where can I find the most up-to-date information about  COVID-19?               

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website https://wwwn.cdc.gov/.