What are the Colorado guidelines for COVID-19?
While many businesses and activities are now able to open with safety precautions in place, we still recommend that you stay home as much as possible in order to keep the transmission of this virus low in our communities. And if you are over 65 or have high risks, you should avoid going out except for essential needs.
What if I become sick or exposed to COVID-19 while traveling in Colorado during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Public health orders may limit your travel or even require you to stay in Colorado during your quarantine or isolation, at your own expense. This means you may not be able to leave the state, regardless of how you travel (e.g. private car or airplane). This ensures not only your safety but the safety of those you may come in contact with on your trip home.
Do I have to be a full-time resident of Colorado to get COVID-19 vaccine?
No. People do not need to be full-time residents of Colorado, nor of a particular Colorado county, to be vaccinated by enrolled providers.
Who should get tested for COVID-19 in Colorado?
Anyone with symptoms should get tested, stay away from others, and follow the instructions on how to isolate.If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 you should follow the instructions on how to quarantine to prevent potential disease spread. Wait at least five days from the time you think you were exposed, and get tested.
How long should I stay home if I’ve been in close contact with someone with COVID-19?
Anyone who has had close contact with someone with COVID-19 should stay home for 14 days after their last exposure to that person. The best way to protect yourself and others is to stay home for 14 days if you think you’ve been exposed to someone who has COVID-19.
Can I have sex if my partner is experiencing some COVID-19 symptoms?
If your partner has had a fever, cough or shortness of breath recently, refrain from close contact or sexual activity (genital, oral or anal) until your partner has seen a doctor. During sex, wearing a mask is not likely to prevent transmission if one of the partners has COVID-19.
Does sunlight kill COVID-19?
Scientists are still studying whether ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun destroys the coronavirus.
Can food and drinking water be contaminated with COVID-19?
- Generally speaking, food is not contaminated with coronaviruses, and cooking would kill any virus in the food.
- According to the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation, normal chlorination treatment should be sufficient to kill the virus in drinking water systems. Their conclusion is based on studies of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.