Location determines what happens when
Why Now?
Public health orders are changing based on the vaccination level of local residents as well as a low COVI-19 incident rate (this is correlated with the vaccination rate). An area may have a “snapback” provision, meaning the jurisdiction can revert back to restrictions if public health condition deteriorate.
What is changing?
See the chart below – Overview of changes – for details by area, as well as links to more details.
How businesses can navigate these changes
There are two upcoming events for business owners, managers and employees to help you answer the question “What Now?”
SBDC Panel: Current COVID Relief Programs & Planning for Summer
- Current financial programs (grants/loans) and cross-program eligibility
- Looking ahead – Colorado is gearing up for what might be the busiest summer season on record
- How to navigate public health orders and varying customer preferences (vaccines? masks?)
- How to plan for workforce and supply chain shortfalls
Eagle County Community Conversation
- Eagle County’s public health orders
- A look ahead to Summer 2021
- Mental health support and resources
Can businesses still require employees or patrons to wear masks (if there is no local mask order in place)?
Yes. It is advised to keep a mask with you and wear it when asked out of respect. We want to be courteous, nice to our neighbors, and inspire confidence in public health. More state mask FAQs here.
Overview of changes
- Get vaccinated/wear a mask in public settings if you are not vaccinated (NOTE: Local communities may have mask restrictions in place).
- Stay home when sick and get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms
- 6 ft. distancing in public settings
- Wash hands often
- Follow industry specific guidance
Town of Basalt – no change Mask order rescinded on May 25, 2021
NOTE: The Town of Basalt’s mask order was addressed at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 (Agenda Item 7G). The proposed resolution was passed, revoking the Town’s mask mandate, effectively immediately.
The mask order mandate remains in effect until June 8, 2021 – All persons (age 2 or older) shall wear face coverings:
When entering and while inside areas of a place of business open to the public.In such other public indoor or outdoor places where persons are unable to maintain safe social distancing (e.g. 6 or more feet separation) from others not of their own household, except for momentary circumstances to accept payment, deliver goods, walk or ride past another person, or perform otherwise necessary tasks.No vaccine exception
County and State-level changes
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Public Health Orders (PHOs) |
The last PHO was rescinded on May 18 and no longer in effect. Press release Eagle County Public Health Orders NOTE: Local communities may have additional restrictions. |
PHOs to relax May 28, 2021 Pitkin County Public Health Order NOTE: Local communities may have additional restrictions. |
State PHOs State of CO Public Health Orders NOTE: Local communities may have additional restrictions. |
Vaccines |
Vaccine information Find a provider |
Vaccine data dashboard COVID-19 vaccine questions? Call the vaccine hotline at 1-877-268-2926. |
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Important Dates | No PHO in effect as of May 19, 2021. |
Relaxed PHO as of May 28, 2021. The Pitkin County Board of Health will meet on June 3, 2021 to review the current PHO and mask mandate. |
Limited COVID restrictions as of May 14, 2021. Details here. |
Summary |
Effective May 19, 2021:
NOTE: Local communities may have additional restrictions. |
Effective May 28, 2021:
NOTE: Local communities may have additional restrictions. |
Effective May 14, 2021:
NOTE: Local communities may have additional restrictions. |
Masks |
Effective May 19, 2021:
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Effective May 28, 2021:
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Effective May 14, 2021:
NOTE: Local communities may have additional restrictions. Exceptions do exist. Visit CDPHE’s website for full details.
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Events |
While no longer required under the Public Health Order, Eagle County and Town of Basalt Special Event Permitting have integrated the event safety plan into their application processes. NOTE: The state may have additional restrictions.
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While no longer required under the Public Health Order, Pitkin County, City of Aspen, Town of Snowmass Village and Town of Basalt Special Event Permitting have integrated the event safety plan into their application processes. The COVID-19 Event Toolkit will continue to be available to all event planners to implement Public Health best practices. NOTE: The state may have additional restrictions. |
There are requirements for Mass Indoor Gatherings. When more than 100 people are gathered in a room in a Public Indoor Space, the setting may operate at 100% capacity not to exceed 500 people, with 6 Full details and exceptions (Section C).
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