COVID-19 Case in Mineral County

MINERAL COUNTY - 27 March 2020, We have received notification that a Mineral County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The resident is in their 40’s, experienced signs and symptoms earlier this week and is currently hospitalized. Unknown source of exposure at this time, but Public Health will be conducting a full communicable disease investigation to determine extent of contacts and level of exposure risks throughout the community.

This case is a reminder of the importance that everyone take proactive steps to reduce physical contact with others in the community. Continue washing hands and staying home when you are sick, which are good practices all the time, even when there is not a serious outbreak. Follow state and local public health orders regarding public gatherings.

This is the first positive test in the Mineral County but it is almost certainly not the first person who has had the virus here. We must continue to assume for the time being that there is COVID-19 in our community.

If you or any member of your household shows symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, dry cough, shortness of breath) please stay home and call Rio Grande Hospital: 719-657-4990. They will assess your condition over the phone and give you instructions on what to do next.

For accurate local information, please follow us on Facebook at

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For general information, you can call the Colorado Help Line at: 1-877-462-2911

General COVID information: CO HELP line 1-877-462-2911 (English and Spanish)

Colorado updates and guidance: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus

CDC updates and guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html


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