Behind The Colorado Springs: Summer Is Ending But The Pandemic Is Not

From the City of Colorado Springs:

August 25, 2020

We’re doing great but it’s not over! Tune in for a pep talk from the Medical Director at El Paso County Health. Dr. Robin Johnson gives details about a new “data dashboard” that will help you stay updated on the latest COVID-19 numbers AND she provides some helpful tips as we wrap up summer and prepare for flu season.

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This press release was produced by the City of Colorado Springs. The views expressed here are the author’s own.