4 More Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Boulder County

BOULDER COUNTY, CO — As of Tuesday morning, four more cases of the new coronavirus had been confirmed in Boulder County, bringing the total number of cases to 11 in the county, health officials confirmed. Two of the most recent cases were people who had not left the county, which confirms that "there is community spread" of the virus, officials said. To date, the majority of exposures have been from the mountain areas; 5 of the 11 current cases reported exposures in Colorado mountain areas.

“We are at the most critical phase,” Jeff Zayach, Boulder County Public Health director, said in a statement. “Never before has it been more important to heed the call to keep distance from others outside of your household as much as you can and avoid meeting in groups larger than 10 people.”

Each person who has tested positive in the county "is stable and isolating at home," health officials said.

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COVID-19 is primarily spread through respiratory droplets spread when a person with the illness coughs or sneezes. People who have prolonged contact within six feet of a person with the disease are most at risk of transmission.

Boulder County public health officials have issued the following guidelines for practicing "social distancing," including:

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Stay home or in a comparable setting as much as possible: work from home if possible; if you can’t work from home, maintain at least 6 feet of distance between you and your coworkers or customers.
• Only go to public spaces for necessities such as groceries and the pharmacy.
• Continue healthy, non-group activities like walking, hiking, jogging, cycling and other activities that maintain distance from other people.
• Don’t gather in group settings; avoid gatherings larger than 10 people.
• Maintain distance (approximately 6 feet) from others.
• If you need to travel, use a private vehicle instead of taking buses, rideshares, flights, or other transportation that puts you in contact with other people.
• Continue to operate critical business functions, such as delivery of goods and operation of businesses, with social distancing and additional safety measures in place.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Anyone feeling ill with symptoms similar to those associated with COVID-19 (e.g. fever, cough, shortness of breath) should:

• Stay home, except to get medical care.
• If you have a medical appointment, call ahead and tell them what your symptoms are. Otherwise:
  • Restrict activities outside your home.
  • Do not go to work, school, or public areas.
  • Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

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