Due to COVID-19, Adams County has temporarily suspended interior inspections of occupied homes. This is necessary for the safety of county staff as well as those within these occupied spaces. We understand this will cause complications with moving projects forward; however, this is the best decision to help combat the spread of this virus and protect the community.
Tri-County Health Department has rescinded its Stay-at-Home Public Health Order issued March 25, 2020. To ensure uniformity and avoid confusion for residents, Adams County is now under the state issued Stay-at-Home Public Health Order, which remains in effect through April 11.
To ensure the safety of our community and staff, playgrounds at Adams County parks, including City View Park, Rotella Park, Twin Lakes Park, and Riverdale Regional Park, will be closed as of today, March 24. Residents may still enjoy walking paths, trails, and open spaces in Adams County, and we recommend continuing to practice social distancing of at least six feet from others while you recreate. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding during this time.
Adams County is monitoring the ever-changing COVID-19 (coronavirus) landscape very closely and is in daily contact with health officials and various local and state agencies for updates and best practices. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommends closing places of business for 30 days to help slow down the spread of the virus. Following these recommended guidelines, Adams County Government offices are closed to the public through Sunday, April 19, as employees work from home.
Due to three confirmed public cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Adams County, and a county employee under quarantine order from a medical professional, county leadership made the decision to close all Adams County buildings through April 19. This measure will allow for cleaning and disinfection of county buildings. We are taking this step out of an abundance of caution.
Three presumptive COVID-19 positive cases in Adams County have been reported, representing the first cases in the county. The cases include a woman in her 30s from Brighton with uncertain exposure, a woman in her 30s from Northglenn who is hospitalized and had no travel history, and a woman in her 60s from Westminster with travel history.
Due to the continued spread of COVID-19 in Colorado, and two confirmed cases in Adams County, the Board of County Commissioners has declared a state of emergency for Adams County. On Wednesday, March 18, this declaration was extended through Wednesday, March 25.
Direct access to information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) from your local public health department just got easier for residents and businesses in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties.
Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) has provided the following update regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information on the COVID-19, visit the TCHD website.
Importantly, at the present, the risk to the general public is low and Colorado has no cases.
