HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport - Read Before Packet - 8/4/2021 - Powerpoint Presentation Re: Community Report - Larimer County Covid-19 UpdateDeliberative LARIMER COUNTY: HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAugust 2021COVID-19 Update
Key MessagesCOVID-19 - Status Update1. The Delta variant has changed the situation in the US, Colorado, and Larimer.1. Vaccines are highly effective! The single most important step you can take to beat this virus is to get vaccinated.2. LCDHE is cautious about the increasing case rates. However, COVID-19 metrics such as hospitalizations and ICU utilization versus cases rates will determine if we need to make policy recommendations.
Changing Conditions - Impact of DeltaCOVID-19 - Status Update
CDC Risk MapCOVID-19 - Status UpdateCDC Risk Level for Larimer County - HIGH
Changing Conditions - Limited PrecautionsGreater than 50% fully vaccinatedLittle maskingNo social distancingMobility back to pre‐pandemicEnjoying crowded indoor/outdoor eventsNo business limitationsCOVID-19 - Status Update
Changing Conditions - Limited PrecautionsGreater than 50% fully vaccinatedLittle maskingNo social distancingMobility back to pre‐pandemicEnjoying crowded indoor/outdoor eventsNo business limitationsDELTACOVID-19 - Status Update
County Level Vaccination and CasesCOVID-19 - Status Update
CDC Guidance Changes for VaccinatedCOVID-19 - Status Update
VaccinesCOVID-19 - Status Update●We need fully vaccinated individuals for the best protection against Delta.●70% was our initial goal. We need to increase our goal.●We need higher percentage of vaccinated individuals for community protection.●It is our job to protect those who can’t be vaccinated, specifically our kids who can’t be vaccinated and our immunocompromised.
Vaccination in increasing locally COVID-19 - Status UpdateThis and next week:●Mujeres de Colores Backpack●Irish Elementary●Moby Arena @ CSU●Cloverleaf Community●Larimer County Fair●New Vision Charter School●Estes Park Schools●Webber Middle School●Ascent Studio●O’dells Brewery
Vaccination is increasing locallyCOVID-19 - Status UpdateGoal (Adults)New first doses needed80%29,50085%43,800Goal (Teens 12-17)New first doses needed70%5,20080%7,800
Breakthrough CasesCOVID-19 - Status Update●Vaccinations never provide 100% protection. They aren’t force fields, they boost your immune system and give you a head start to fight the virus.●Protection can fade over time.●Some people won’t respond to the vaccine and they won’t know that until they get sick.●The more disease that is around, the more you are exposed. The more you are exposed, the greater the risk that you get infected.●Likely a minor infection if you are vaccinated.
Vaccine Effectiveness COVID-19 - Status Update
Vaccine Effectiveness COVID-19 - Status Update
Assessing Risks associated with SchoolsThree categories of riskCOVID-19 - Status Update
Schools this Fall●We need as many kids vaccinated as possible.●We do expect cases in our schools this year. ●The more kids vaccinated, the less disruption we will see in school and activities. COVID-19 - Status Update
Vaccine Questions?COVID-19 - Status UpdateLarimer County COVID-19 Vaccine QuestionsCall: (970) 498-5500 (M-F, 9:00-4:30)Text: (970) 999-1770Email: publichealth@larimer.orgwww.larimer.org/covidvaccine