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Colorado Employment Situation – July 2020
6,200 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in July; Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.4% Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 7.4 percent in July from 10.6 percent, as revised, in June. During the same period, the national unemployment rate declined nine-tenths of a percentage point to 10.2 […]
Governor Polis is Ordering Temporary Fire Restrictions
As of August 18, 2020, the Pine Gulch Fire in Mesa and Garfield Counties has burned over 93,000 acres, making it the third largest fire in Colorado history. The Grizzly Creek Fire in Garfield County has burned over 29,000 acres, forced the closure of Interstate 70, and is threatening critical infrastructure. Grizzly Creek is […]
Armed Robbery, Gunshots, Car Chase-Lamar Police Department
August 20, 2020 On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at approximately 4:00 AM, officers responded to the 600 block of North Main Street on a report of an armed robbery. Officers arrived in the area shortly after the call and observed a subject running eastbound across Main Street. After a foot chase, gunshots were exchanged between […]
Prowers County COVID WEEKLY UPDATE as of Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Cumulative cases are at 70 with four hospitalizations and no deaths. The two week Cumulative Incidence Rate is listed as Very High. Prowers has had 149.03 cases per 100,000 people, or 18 total new cases in the past two weeks. The Two Week Average Positivity rate is listed as High. Prowers has an average positivity […]
Voters Checklist Prior to Election Deadlines and November 3rd
Is your voter registration up to date? Is your address correct, did you add a PO Box, or have a name change? If you are not sure about your voter registration information check it out online at the Secretary of State’s Office website: www.govotecolorado.gov or contact the County Clerk’s Office at: election@prowerscounty.net or 719-336-8011 […]
PCPHE Reports School Bus and County Fair Related COVID Cases (UPDATED)
PROWERS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (PCPHE) PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION 08/15/2020 This is a rapidly changing and fluid situation. We will update you as things change and appreciate your patience. There are new developments in our efforts to contain this COVID-19 pandemic: 1. A bus driver for Lamar RE-2 Schools has tested positive […]
58 Cumulative COVID-19 Cases for Prowers County, August 12, 2020
Information received from the Prowers County Public Health and Environment Department as of Wednesday, August 12, 2020 indicates there have been a total of 58 pandemic cases in the county with four hospitalizations and zero deaths. The Two Week Cumulative Incidence Rate is lasted as High as Prowers County has had 66.24 cases per 100,000 […]
COVID-19 Update for Lamar Eagles Lodge
Prowers County Public Health and Environment (PCPHE) – Press Release – August 11, 2020 This is a rapidly changing and fluid situation. A third outbreak has been identified in Prowers County at The Lamar Eagles Lodge. An outbreak is defined as 2 cases in a 14-day period. Currently 5 people have tested positive. 4 are […]
Three Vehicle Injury Crash on Hwy 287
On Friday, August 07, 2020 at approximately 1:30 pm, the Colorado State Patrol responded to a three vehicle injury crash that occurred on Colorado Highway 287, at approximately milepost 64 . A red 2003 Kia Rio was driven by Nathanial Ratthamone, from Irving Texas. The Kia was northbound on Highway 287 when it crossed over […]
Prowers County Public Health and Environment COVID-19 Update-August 5, 2020
The PCPH&E Department has advised there a cumulative total of 52 COVID-19 cases in Prowers County with three hospitalizations and zero deaths as of August 5, 2020. The two-week cumulative incidence rate is listed as ‘medium’ with 41.4 cases per 100,000 people, or five total new cases in the past two weeks. The two-week […]
Prowers Medical Center Board Gets COVID Update, Discuss Opioid Treatment Program
Prowers Medical Center staff continue to evaluate and adjust their responses to the pandemic scenario in the county and those measures were among the agenda topics during the board of director’s meeting on Wednesday, July 22nd. The COVID-19 Community Testing Protocol and Preparedness Plan was presented to the board for approval by PMC Quality […]
COVID-19 Community Test Site LOCATION CHANGE
Prowers County Public Health and Environment (PCPHE) is proud to partner with Prowers Medical Center and High Plains Community Health Center (HPCHC) to continue to provide a COVID-19 community testing site in our area. A person should call their healthcare provider if they have any of the following symptoms: Symptoms may appear 2-14 days […]
COVID WEEKLY UPDATE – Prowers County Public Health and Environment – July 29, 2020
Total of 46 cases, two hospitalizations, zero deaths. OUTBREAKS: Total Current Outbreaks: 1 Sonic, 2 cases, no need to close and no customers linked. Resolved: 1 McDonalds Lamar, 11 cases associated, no customers linked. COVID FAQ’s Q. What events have you approved in the near future? A. Public Health does not approve events. We work […]
Governor Polis Provides Update on State’s Response to COVID-19
“The key to our success continues to be a strong response at the individual and community level. In order to avoid unnecessary loss of life and more economic pain, we are looking to our local governments to lead during this time,” said Governor Jared Polis. “No one wants a major setback and I […]
Prowers County Health Department COVID-19 Up-date with 45 Cases Reported as of July 22, 2020
Prowers County, as of July 22, 2020 has had 45 total cumulative cases of COVID-19 with two hospitalizations and zero deaths. The demographics of those impacted are seven under 10 years, five from 10-19, six from 20-29, seven from 30-39, eight from 40-49, eight from 50-59, one from 60-69, two from 70-79 and one 80 […]
