CCPH COID-19 cases Aug. 25
The number of COVID-19 cases in Chaffee County increased by another three in the past few days; making seven new cases in the past seven days. One was reported on Aug. 22, two more on Aug. 23. In addition, there were two additional out-of-county infections detected here, bringing the cumulative total for the county to 333, including 17 out-of-county cases.
The newest in-county infections included a 42-year-old man and a 32-year-old man, both from the north end of the county, and both reported resting at home. A 22-year-old woman from the south end of the county was also reported resting at home.
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center still reports no COVID-19 patients being treated there currently and the patient population is at 32 percent of its capacity.
Health Department employees at the Touber Building test site. Courtesy photo.
This week’s COVID-19 testing schedule is:
- Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Touber Building, 448 E. First St., Salida
- Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Buena Vista Annex, 114 Linderman Ave. (subject to cancellation if the headcount is too low)
- Thursday, Aug. 27, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Touber Building, 448 E. First St., Salida
Testing is by appointment only. Appointments must be scheduled by close of business the day before the testing clinic will be held.
To make an appointment, call 719-539-4510.
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