After a challenging two years, many people still feel a little uneasy. Higher gasoline and grocery prices and mounting bills coming out of a pandemic have taken a toll. An unexpected expense or life event could make a tough situation even tougher. Many people carry these burdens silently, afraid to ask for help. The strain […]
When employees get sick, it affects businesses. Extended illnesses can decrease productivity while increasing stress for other employees who take up the slack. An employee who gets sick with COVID-19 typically will be out of work longer because of the isolation duration. An employee who tests positive for COVID-19 will usually need to isolate for […]
The holidays are here. So is COVID-19. A sharp increase in cases occurred in Mesa County in November 2020 — some might argue the first real wave of illness. A year later, illness levels are rising again. Mesa County has seen a steady increase in COVID-19 illness levels since early August. In recent weeks, the […]
As we enter the fall and winter months, Mesa County has experienced similar COVID-19 case counts as this time last year, when we suffered our most severe wave of illness. For the seven-day period starting Sept. 26, 615 COVID-19 cases were reported to Mesa County Public Health — 484 of those in unvaccinated individuals. That’s […]
As Mesa County continues to see community spread of COVID-19, it’s doubly important to protect yourself from the spread of germs as seasons change and the weather cools. From dropping temperatures to leaves turning from green to yellow, September is a month of change in the Grand Valley. At Mesa County Public Health, September is […]
COVID-19 vaccines have been available for months. While many in our community have been vaccinated, others haven’t yet decided on vaccinations and could want more information as they evaluate their options. Choosing to get a vaccine is a decision we all have to make for ourselves. It’s natural to have questions and want to know […]
For many, 2020 constituted a trying year of remote working and learning, one forced on the workforce and students because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 18 months later, most people are back in their regular work spaces and most children completed the school year in person. Things are getting back to normal. While it might […]
COVID-19 vaccinations rolled out with a phased approach. Front-line health care workers most likely to be exposed to the virus were the first to get shots, followed by older people and those with high-risk health conditions who’d experience the most severe outcomes if they contracted the disease. By mid-April, enough supplies became available to allow […]
Spring. Longer days, warmer weather and a fresh start. Often, the word spring also is paired with break, travel or events. With the presence of COVID-19 in our community for more than a year, we know the virus changes the way seasonal events look. In 2021, change and adapting is the name of the game, […]
Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic, Mesa County finally received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December. Mesa County Public Health and area hospitals immediately administered the liquid gold from the tiny vials to the first priority group. In early January, when the mass vaccination point of dispensing location opened, the need for […]