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COVID WEEKLY UPDATE
Prowers County Public Health and Environment
December 8, 2021
DATA
Cases* Hospitalizations Deaths**
2003 145(up 4) 39 (up 1)
*These are cumulative totals as of 12/07/2021 4:00 PM **These are deaths in people who tested positive
for COVID-19
Prowers County COVID-19 by Age group Sex
350
300
250
# of Cases
200
150
100
50
0
Under 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+
10
Age in Years Male Female
As of 12/07/2021 4:00PM
TESTS
7-day average Test Positivity rate is 8.49% (goal isCOVID WEEKLY UPDATE
TREATMENT
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
The following medical conditions or other factors may place adults and pediatric patients (age
12-17 years and weighing at least 40 kg) at higher risk for progression to severe COVID-19:
• Older age (≥65 years of age).
• Obesity or being overweight (adults with BMI >25 kg/m, or if age 12-17, have BMI
≥85th percentile for their age and gender based on CDC growth charts).
• Pregnancy.
• Chronic kidney disease.
• Diabetes.
• Immunosuppressive disease or immunosuppressive treatment.
• Cardiovascular disease (including congenital heart disease) or hypertension.
• Chronic lung diseases (for example, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma
[moderate-to-severe], interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary
hypertension).
• Sickle cell disease.
• Neurodevelopmental disorders (for example, cerebral palsy) or other conditions that
confer medical complexity (for example, genetic or metabolic syndromes and severe
congenital anomalies).
• Having a medical-related technological dependence (for example, tracheostomy,
gastrostomy, or positive pressure ventilation not related to COVID-19).
Monoclonal antibody treatments are not indicated for use on those who are hospitalized, on
oxygen for COVID-19 treatment, or require an increase in baseline oxygen flow rate due to
COVID-19. They are free though the facility may charge for a visit or an administration fee.
Please ask before receiving the treatment.
Oral therapy
Antiviral oral medication will soon be available. Processes are underway to best determine
eligibility for these therapies due to some people with certain conditions not being good
candidates for the therapy.
TESTING
• FREE community testing for all is available at High Plains Community Health Center Monday
through Friday at 11:00AM. If you think you may have COVID-19, have been exposed or
require testing for any reason, call public health directly at 336-8721 to schedule. If you are
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having severe symptoms such as significant trouble breathing, etc. call 911. The state is
renewing its contracts to continue this availability at least through February 2022.
• FREE testing is also provided by the state at the Community Building from 9:00AM-2:00PM
on Tuesdays and Lamar Community College on Thursdays from Noon to 5:00PM. Although
not required, preregistration is encouraged. For more information see:
AffinityeCareColorado.com
• If you would like to opt in to free at home testing please see:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-testing-at-home
VACCINE
• As of 12/06/2021, 47.5% of eligible Prowers County residents have gotten at least 1 dose of
vaccine. This number is lower than last week due to the addition of those age 5-11 added to the
eligible population.
VACCINE CLINICS at PCPHE:
• Vaccine appointments are by appointment only. Call 336-8721 to schedule!
• Vaccines are available for ages 5 and up!
• All Coloradans 18 and older are now eligible for boosters!
You should get a booster dose if you:
• If you received Pfizer or Moderna for your first two doses you should receive your booster
dose at least six months after your second dose of vaccine, no matter what vaccine product
you receive as a booster.
• If you received Johnson & Johnson for your initial dose, you should receive your booster
dose at least two months after your first dose, no matter what vaccine product you receive as
a booster.
• Ask about our incentive program.
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As of 12/07/2021
OTHER NEWS
• Omicron variant: 2 cases have been confirmed in Colorado. Both people had recent travel to
Southern Africa. Much still needs to be learned about how serious this variant will be though,
so far, it appears that boosted individuals should be well protected against omicron.
• New Federal travel rules: All air passengers, regardless of vaccination status, must show a
negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the United States. For
other requirements visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
• Masks continue to be required on all public transportation.
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• A reminder about isolation and quarantine: If you are quarantined or placed in isolation this
means staying home and not going ANYWHERE other than the doctor if you need to be
treated or tested. No one should come over. PCPHE can assist you with coordination of
prescription pick-up, activities to help the kids not go stir crazy or get delivery for your
groceries, etc. PLEASE STAY HOME! This is an effective way of containing the spread of
COVID-19. Please help us keep our community safe!
• There have been ongoing school related cases. PLEASE work with the schools, keep your
kids home when sick and follow Isolation and Quarantine guidance. Stay in touch with your
district for the most up to date information.
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