City And County Of Broomfield: Broomfield's Coronavirus Community Level Is 'High'

Broomfield CO

02 June, 2022

2:49 AM

Description

Press release from the City and County of Broomfield: May 31, 2022 This change indicates that the risk of COVID-19 infection is high in Broomfield, and that there are additional steps Broomfielders should take to keep themselves healthy and limit the strain on healthcare systems: Wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status (including in K-12 schools and other indoor community settings) If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease: Wear a mask or respirator that provides you with greater protection Consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities in public where you could be exposed Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to take other precautions (e.g., testing) Have a plan for rapid testing if needed (e.g., having home tests or access to testing) Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you are a candidate for treatments like oral antivirals, PrEP, and monoclonal antibodies If you have household or social contact with someone at high risk for severe disease: Consider self-testing to detect infection before contact Consider wearing a mask when indoors with them Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters Maintain improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces when possible Follow CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine, including getting tested if you are exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19 People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. Learn more about the COVID-19 Community Levels, locate a testing center, find COVID-19 treatment and find a COVID-19 vaccine near you. This press release was produced by the City and County of Broomfield. The views expressed are the author's own.