The City and County of Broomfield is committed to providing frequent news, updates and information related to COVID-19. Please find resources and opening information at Broomfield.org/COVID and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Please be mindful that information may change rapidly, even by the hour.
|
|
Public Health Update
- Broomfield has 3,426 total COVID-19 cases, according to the most recent data. You can always find daily updates on Broomfield’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard, along with information on regional hospital capacity and demographic details. Visit the state website for more information on hospital capacity, outbreaks and county case information. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) website updates cases daily at 4 p.m.
|
|
-
Cases - Three and seven day average of cases, cases among long-term care facilities and metro area cumulative incidence. Last week Broomfield had 103 new cases compared to 144 new cases the previous week.
|
|
-
Demographics - demographic data among COVID-19 cases, include age, outcome by age, and race/ethnicity. To date, 26% of cases have been among Hispanic residents.
|
|
-
Deaths - weekly deaths among COVID-19 cases. Last week Broomfield had no additional deaths. To date, 46 of Broomfield’s 69 deaths have been in those 80+.
|
|
-
Testing - number of COVID-19 tests conducted and the positivity rate. On Jan. 30, Broomfield’s two-week positivity rate was 4.8% and 404 tests were conducted.
|
|
-
Hospitalizations - number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients for the North Central Region and ICU and ventilator usage. On Jan. 30, the North Central Region had 315 confirmed COVID-19 cases hospitalized.
|
|
-
COVID-19 Vaccination - cumulative doses administered, doses administered by day and doses administered by age group. As of Jan. 30, over 8,900 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Broomfield residents and 54% of residents age 70+ have received at least a first dose.
|
|
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
- On Friday, Governor Polis announced changes to the state’s distribution plan for COVID-19 vaccines. Residents 70+ and over remain a top priority with a goal of vaccinating 70% of 70+ residents by the end of February.
- The revised distribution plan makes people 65-69, along with child care providers in licensed child care programs and pre-K-12 educators eligible for COVID-19 vaccination starting Feb 8. Frontline essential workers and people ages 16-64 with two or more high risk health conditions will be eligible for vaccinations starting around March 5.
- Those who are 65-69 are asked to follow the same procedures as those in the 70+ group by visiting the state website to find a provider and access a sign-up form.
- School districts are already setting up partnerships with local health systems to provide vaccination to staff, so educators should work through their school district to find out more information.
- While it is exciting to be entering the next phase of vaccinations, there is still an extremely limited supply of vaccine, meaning that even once a priority group becomes eligible, they may not be contacted immediately for an appointment. Visit covid19.colorado.gov to learn more.
|
|
Sports Update
- Sports teams can play with 10 people or fewer for both indoor and outdoor settings; previously indoor organized sports were not allowed. Non-organized sports are limited to 10 people playing outside only. Eligible Broomfield leagues or clubs can apply for a variance to allow more than 10 players through the state health department. View eligibility details and submit variance requests. Other sports teams could expect to be eligible to submit a variance request by mid-February.
- School marching bands need to follow the Colorado Department of Education guidelines for the performing arts and follow the state’s indoor and outdoor event guidance when they perform for an audience.
- Visit covid19.colorado.gov/recreation for COVID-19 guidance on personal recreation.
|
|
Testing
- If you are feeling under the weather, and experiencing symptoms such as body aches, shortness of breath or a runny nose and sore throat, get a free COVID-19 test at Broomfield’s community testing site. Tests are available 2-6 p.m. on Tuesdays with appointment slots opening 24 hours in advance (appointments open now). Visit Broomfield.org/COVIDTesting to schedule an appointment, see a list of symptoms, and learn next steps if you test positive.
|
|
|
Vaccine events
- Large-scale vaccination events are happening in the state. It is exciting that Broomfield’s health system partners have the supply to stand up these events. Broomfield is not currently hosting these types of events but may in the future as the supply chain improves. Broomfield Public Health is not a public vaccination site, but performs a “gap-filling” role for local health systems. This means vaccinating people who don’t have access to vaccination through local health systems, including those with limited transportation or the uninsured. The City and County is prepared to expand the gap-filling efforts as vaccine supply picks up.
|
|
- All Broomfield residents will have an opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of access to insurance or legal status, race/ethnicity or mobility barriers. In the past month, Broomfield Public Health has coordinated COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Anthem Ranch, The Avenues at Crofton Park, Broomfield Greens (including residents from Maryel Manor), Corbin Manor, Front Range Mobile Home Community, and Town Center Senior Apartments. All of these events target residents ages 70+ as part of the state’s distribution plan.
- Read the 01.29 email to 70+ for more vaccine updates.
- If you would like to sign-up for Broomfield’s Vaccine Interest form to be notified when the vaccine is available to your phase, you can visit Broomfield.org/VaccineInterestForm or call 720.887.2288.
|
|
Continue to Practice Preventative Measures
- YOU can help make returning to your favorite pre-COVID activities a reality by following the guidelines of the four W’s. Broomfield will know a healthier tomorrow by practicing preventive measures today. Visit Broomfield.org/StoptheSpread to read tips on how to stay healthy, learn about symptoms, and view the proper steps if you need to quarantine.
|
|
|
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I get to choose which vaccine I receive?
- Neither vaccine is recommended over the other. However, the vaccines are generally not interchangeable with each other or with other COVID-19 vaccine products. It is important that both the first and second dose are from the same vaccine manufacturer. Centers for Disease Control provides detailed profiles for each available vaccine on their Different COVID-19 Vaccines page at cdc.gov/coronavirus.
|
|
City Updates
- Even more City and County business can be completed online in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19! Starting Feb. 8:
- All appearances in municipal court will occur virtually on any device with an internet connection via Zoom. Visit Broomfield.org/MuniCourt to access the virtual courtroom.
- Online payment for fines, costs and early plea offerings coming Spring 2021!
- Complete home improvement projects with ease: review permit status, pay associated fees, file for a new permit and file for or renew a contractor license via the Resident Access Portal at Broomfield.org/PayOnline.
|
|
-
Community and Council Priorities: Thank you to the 351 residents who provided feedback on the 2021 Community Priorities. Your input, ideas, and suggestions to keep the momentum going around important community and City Council priorities in 2021 have been recorded and will be discussed as part of City Council's Focus Session to discuss continuing work on priorities for 2021 on Feb. 6, 2021.
- The Broomfield GREEN calendar just got more GREEN! View and register for all classes related to composting, yard care, water use and more online at Broomfield.org/GreenCalendar. Classes are FREE, and will be available as a live virtual session or recordings. Classes start Feb. 20!
- Thirty Ash trees located on the traffic islands on Lowell Boulevard between 136th Avenue and 144th Avenue are scheduled for removal on Monday, Feb. 8, weather permitting. These trees are candidates for removal through the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plant. The work will be performed by Arbortech Tree Service, a Broomfield contractor. Lane closures will be required for the safe removal of the trees. Please choose alternate routes, minor delays are possible.
|
|
- Thank you to the employers who have collaborated with Broomfield Workforce throughout 2020, engaging in job fairs, virtual business exploration forums, recruiting and screening, and posting jobs in the Connecting Colorado database.
|
|
- Curious about current and upcoming development projects? Check out CIP map and BroomfieldVoice.com.
- SCAM Alert! Several residents have received calls recently from a spoofed police department phone number. Upon answering, a man identifies himself as Officer Gene Pearson and asks for money and/or gift cards to clear an active warrant. While Sgt. Gene Pearson does work for the police department, no Broomfield Police Department employee will ever call asking for money (especially gift cards) to satisfy an outstanding warrant, failure to appear for jury duty, etc.
|
|
- Nominate someone who has made significant contributions to the Broomfield community throughout 2020 to be the next Heart of Broomfield winner! Winners will be recognized at a virtual event on March 16 from 5:30-7 p.m., hosted by the Broomfield Community Foundation. Nominations for award winners are due Feb. 8 at 5 p.m.
|
|
- Up to $1.3 million in NEW funding is now available to qualified Broomfield businesses. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 3 for restaurants (including food trucks), bars (including brewery, wineries, and distilleries), caters, movie theaters, gyms, and fitness centers that may qualify for up to $7,000 each. Your application will not take funds away from another business.
- Apply NOW and learn more about qualifications at Broomfield.org/SmallBusinessRelief.
|
|
Activities to do From Home
- Check out Shared Piano to play music together live on the web, save a song and share it with others.
|
|
Featured Programs & Classes
- Learn about the Pollinator District at Baseline by attending the next Open Space and Trails Speaker Series. Patrick Tennyson, CEO of Butterfly Pavilion and Kyle Harris, Vice President Community Development and Baseline General Manager, will present. Watch the series virtually, on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.
|
|
|
- Register to pick up a delicious Valentine’s Day lunch by visiting B-REx.com or calling 303.464.5536. Residents, and non-residents, can pick up a maximum of two meals on Friday, Feb. 12 by driving through the Broomfield Community Center parking lot between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Each to-go meal is $5. This is separate from the Broomfield Meals on Wheels program and 100 meals will be available.
- Do you have unreliable internet access or are you running into data limits? Mobile Hotspots are now holdable with your library card. Put one on hold today!
- Learn to design files that can be cut on the laser at inventHQ. Register for a virtual Digital Design class on B-REx.com.
- Ready to workout but not sure what to do with your kids? Child Watch opens Feb. 8 at Broomfield Community Center. Reservations available from 8-10:30 a.m. Mon. - Fri. on B-REx.com. Plenty of physical distanced activities with an engaging staff ready for your kids to enjoy! Questions? View the Parent Handbook for details.
|
|
|
-
Girl Scout Junior Troop No. 65574’s four members Sofia Gutierrez, Reese DeCamp, Clara Jones and Georgia Williams assembled and donated 48 Blessing Bundles to The Refuge in Broomfield. Read in the Broomfield Enterprise how the project earned the troop a Bronze Award, the highest award the junior troop could earn, and gave them the ability to give back.
|
|
-
A local mechanic stepped in to help A Precious Child, a Broomfield-based nonprofit, after a recent theft. Watch the Fox 31 story.
|
|
Give & Get Help:
Businesses:
Residents:
- The Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program offers emergency housing assistance to Broomfield residents. To learn more about how you can get help with housing related expenses, or to schedule an appointment with Broomfield FISH, call 303.465.1600.
- Broomfield Human Services offers a number of benefits and assistance programs to help support eligible households. Applications for benefits can be made online at Colorado.gov/PEAK, by calling the Broomfield Benefits Team at 720.887.2290, or emailing yourbenefits@broomfield.org.
- Donations continue to be necessary to support the work of local nonprofit organizations providing services in response to COVID-19. Donate to the Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund through the Broomfield Community Foundation today.
- Support for Residents needing utility or mortgage, rent, or legal fees assistance due to eviction: In Broomfield assistance will be administered through the Broomfield FISH Family Resource Center. Visit BroomfieldFish.org or call 303.465.1600.
-
Recursos en Español: CSU Extension has put together a new and growing collection of resources in Spanish on the Broomfield Extension website. Translated resources include take-and-make STEM activities, information on the Broomfield Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, and money management worksheets.
|
|
Show how you are supporting your community and doing your part
Using #WeAreBroomfield, #DoingMyPartCO
|
|
Find Reliable, Updated Information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
