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COVID-19 Local Info

 Orders & Declarations Currently in Effect

State-wide County
Public Health Orders San Juan Public Health Order 2020-05
State Executive Orders Fire Restrictions
Safer at Home Guidance Emergency Declaration
Regional Fire Restrictions

Local Info

  • As of August 28, 2020, a Covid-19 Outbreak has been identified in San Juan County Colorado. The Public Health Department is contacting individuals who may have been exposed. You may request COVID testing by calling or texting 970-403-5237. Names and identifying information are kept strictly confidential.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

  • Sign up for emails at pio@sanjuancolorado.us

  • Sign up for Public Alert text messages on the Nixle System:
    Text 81433 to 888-777

  • The Visitor's Center is open daily 10am - 3pm. Information is also posted at the Post Office, Town Hall and the County Courthouse.

  • San Juan County Covid-19 Status Report Dashboard from John's Hopkins University

Sick?

  • COVID-19 testing in Silverton is available. Call 970-403-5237 to make an appointment.

  • Use the Public Health Symptom Tracker or call 970-387-0242 or email director@sjcph.org to help us track COVID-19. Symptoms from as far back as January can be reported. Read more on Covid-related symptoms.

  • When to Seek Medical Attention
    If you have any of these emergency warning signs* for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately:

    • Trouble breathing
    • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
    • New confusion or inability to arouse
    • Bluish lips or face

      This list is not all inclusive. Consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. Call 911 if you have a medical emergency: Notify dispatch if you may have COVID-19. If possible, put on a cloth face covering before medical help arrives.

Colorado resources

 

Timeline Updates

August 29: Update on Outbreak in San Juan County

August 28: Covid-19 Outbreak Identified in San Juan County

July 24: SJCPH Public Health Order 2020-05

July 24: Emergency Rental Assistance

July 14: Economic Recovery Team Minutes

June 30: Economic Recovery Team Minutes

June 28: SJCPH Public Health Order 2020-04

June 16: Economic Recovery Team Minutes

June 9: Economic Recovery Team Minutes

June 8: SJCPH Public Health Advisory to wear a face covering to reduce spread of COVID-19.

June 2: Economic Recovery Team Minutes

June 3: Vacation rentals can resume business per State Public Health Order

May 29: Silverton Visitor Center re-opens to the public: 10 - 3 daily.

May 27: Local Public Health Quarantine Advisory Expired.
              State Health Order allows limited restaurant dining, youth day camps and private campgrounds to open.

Commitment to Containing COVID-19 in San Juan County

May 26: Economic Recovery Team Minutes

May 6: Positive Antibody test in San Juan County

May 1: San Juan County Public Health Advisory
 

Public Health Advisory - San Juan County Colorado

April 27

Safer at Home Timeline

April 26

April 19
Local Incident Management Team video answering Frequently Asked Questions

  • Testing in San Juan County
  • Seasonal residents and businesses
  • Reopening planning process
  • Masks and best practices
  • EMS Update
  • Communications
  • Sheriff's Department and the entry point at town

April 9


April 8


April 7
Forest Service closures and fire ban impact Little Molas and South Mineral campgrounds


April 3
Press Release: San Juan County Public Health Order Updated and Extended.
Full text of Amended County Public Health Order

Public Health Order to Stay Home

March 26
Press Release: State of Colorado Activates 2-1-1 Colorado to Connect Coloradans with Human Services Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic.

March 25 
San Juan Board of Health signs Declaration of Epidemic / Board of County Commissioners signs Emergency Declaration

March 25
Governor Orders to Stay Home; Updates COVID-19 Response
Full Order | FAQ | Amended Public Health Order | Watch Press Conference

State Stay Home Order Bullet Points

March 24 
Increased backcountry use and human-triggered avalanches prompt Sheriff Conrad to write the following:
COVID-19 Response Frequently Asked Questions by Sheriff Conrad

 

March 23 

March 22
Public Health volunteers available for prescription pick-ups
Silverton residents can have prescriptions picked up from Durango once a week. San Juan County Public Health (SJCPH) asks that you call your pharmacy to pre-pay for the prescription(s) and donate $5 to help cover the volunteer's gas. Contact SJCPH to arrange for this service at 970-387-0242.

March 21
Sheriff prohibits backcountry recreation; limits activity to essential services
San Juan County Sheriff’s Department issues a stern warning to all backcountry recreation users. The Sheriff’s Department is prohibiting backcountry recreation activities in the County due to the limited availability of Medical, Emergency and Search and Rescue Services due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. The SJC Sheriff has also issued a policy/order prohibiting all but essential services in San Juan County. US HWY 550 is open to DRIVE THROUGH traffic and San Juan County residents only. Vehicles parked on the passes, and on County roads not registered in San Juan County Colorado are subject to fines and towing.

file type icon Press Release: Backcountry Recreation Prohibited in San Juan County
file type icon Sheriff's Letter


March 19

March 18
Governor orders all schools closed statewide. San Miguel County issues Shelter in Place order.

March 16
Governor orders closure of dine-in seating at restaurants, bars
Guidance for restaurant establishments
Governor Ordered Business restrictions

March 15
Public Health officials warn of extensive spread of COVID-19 in Colorado's high country.

March 14
Governor Polis issues executive order to suspend all downhill ski operations.

March 13
Colorado reports first COVID-19 death.
San Juan County issues Public Health Order Restricting Groups and Events to no more than 30 people.
Press Release
Standing Public Health Order

Do Your Part to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

March 11
WHO declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Colorado's Universities move classes online. Governor Polis urges at-risk people to avoid the high country.

March 10
Colorado declares State of Emergency; St. Patrick's Day celebrations are cancelled.

March 5
Colorado's first confirmed COVID-19 cases are announced

February 29, 2020
San Juan County initiates emergency planning

Where can I find more information?

Human coronaviruses are common throughout the world. Common human coronaviruses usually cause mild to moderate upper respiratory symptoms, like a runny nose, cough, and sore throat. Coronaviruses can affect many different species of animals, including camels and bats. Rarely, these viruses can evolve and infect humans and then spread between humans. Novel indicates that this is a type of virus that had not been previously seen. In December 2019, cases of a respiratory virus started appearing and sickening humans in one region of China. The virus has been named SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes has been named coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated to COVID-19.