Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

Rise in COVID-19 Cases Could Lead to Level 3 Restrictions

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Coronavirus
Posted on: October 8, 2020

In an effort to remain in Level 2 of the State of Colorado’s Safer at Home Public Health Orders, Adams County is working with Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) to finalize the county’s mitigation plan to help control the spread of the virus. Recent data points suggest the county is moving in the direction of regressing to Level 3 restrictions by the State. Among other restrictions, Level 3 status would reduce restaurant capacity and potentially force fitness centers and gyms to offer only remote options.

“Fighting this pandemic has taken so much work and flexibility from all of us. Sadly, our COVID-19 positive numbers have continued to climb and have recently had a dramatic spike. We are calling on our residents and everyone in our business community to join us in reducing social events and enforcing mask mandates for customers and staff, while allowing telework options where available,” said Commissioner Emma Pinter. “We all want our businesses and schools to remain open in their current form, but it will take a united effort to maintain our current (Level 2) status.”

All county residents are encouraged to access free COVID-19 testing at Water World if they have symptoms or have come into contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive. In addition to testing, residents and businesses should remain vigilant by wearing facial coverings and exercising proper social distancing measures. This also means avoiding unnecessary indoor gatherings – even with family and friends.

“We have been told by the State that if we don’t reverse these alarming trends, we are at risk of further restrictions,” said County Manager Raymond Gonzales. “After six months of dealing with COVID-19, we all know there is no magic button to push. We all have to play our part to reign in these discouraging trends in positivity.”

The county’s mitigation strategy will be submitted to CDPHD on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and calls for county officials to work together with CDPHE to monitor case numbers, positivity rates, and hospitalizations to ensure hospital capacity and critical systems are not overwhelmed.

For additional COVID-19 information and resources, visit the Adams County COVID-19 website, Tri-County Health Department website, or the Colorado Department of Health website.

Chris Kline
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Deputy County Manager Chris Kline Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization

Chris Kline, Deputy County Manager of Adams County, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Kline is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program, and the third credentialed leader currently serving within Adams County government.

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Adams County Health Department and Human Services Department Working Together to Prevent Residents From Losing Health Insurance

After more than a three-year pause, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) has resumed the standard eligibility renewal and disenrollment process for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The priority for the Adams County Health Department  (ACHD) and Adams County Human Services Department (ACHS) is to keep residents covered and to connect disenrolling members to affordable health coverage.  

Posted on: August 2, 2023

Adams County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2023

Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus within the county this year. Additionally, West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes within the county. 

West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. In Colorado, most human cases are reported in August and September. In 2021, Colorado had 175 reported human cases of West Nile virus, including 11 deaths.

Posted on: August 1, 2023

Adams County Enhances Emergency Management Efforts Through Collaborative Transition

Adams County is proud to announce a significant transition in its emergency management efforts, which will further strengthen public safety measures and reinforce the county's commitment to safeguarding its residents and visitors. After thorough consideration and in-depth collaborative discussions between the Adams County Manager's Office and the Adams County Sheriff's Office, it has been decided to shift the oversight of the Emergency Management Office from the Community Safety & Well-Being Department to the Sheriff's Office.

Open Space Awards
Posted on: June 27, 2023

Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $9 Million in Open Space Grants

On Tuesday, June 27, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $9 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2023 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2022 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.