Week of October 12, 2020 |
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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.
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Public Health Update
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You can always find day to day changes 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.
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Note that the changes detailed here (+) are the change from Sunday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 11. Data is released by the state at 4 p.m. each day and reported on Broomfield’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard by 6 p.m. Hospitalizations to date may reflect information that was recently reported to Broomfield Public Health but may have happened in previous weeks.
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Free COVID-19 testing will take place on Tuesdays through the end of the year from 2-6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Health and Human Services building at 100 Spader Way. Pre-registration not needed. Testing is for those who are symptomatic and are Broomfield residents, work in Broomfield or go to school in Broomfield.
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The Dial: Counties in the State of Colorado may be in different levels of restrictions due to COVID-19 depending on metrics outlined by the State. How do you know where Broomfield County is?
- Read the Broomfield Community Update
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Check social media including the City and County of Broomfield Facebook, Twitter or NextDoor
- Listen to the weekly community update at 303.438.6391
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Visit Broomfield.org/COVID
- Watch Channel 8 (Comcast Customers only)
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the difference between quarantine and isolation?
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Quarantine means to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others.
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Isolation means to keep someone who is infected with the virus away from others.
How do I know if I should quarantine myself?
- If you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, you should quarantine. Close contact means being within 6 feet of someone who is infected for a total of 15 minutes or more. Also, if you are providing care for someone who is sick with COVID-19, had direct physical contact with (hugging, kissing,) shared eating/drinking utensils or you were sneezed or coughed on by someone with COVID-19.
When does it start and when does it end?
- You should stay home for 14 days after your last contact with a person who has COVID-19.
- Date of last close contact with a person who has COVID-19 + 14 days = end of quarantine
- Even if you test negative for COVID-19 or feel healthy, you should quarantine since symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
- Any time a new household member gets sick with COVID-19 and you had close contact, you will need to restart your quarantine.
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The CDC provides multiple scenarios with calendars on when to start and end quarantine.
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City Council will convene tomorrow night, Oct. 13. View the agenda. Public participation via telephone will open at approximately 6 p.m. by calling 1.855.695.3744 and pressing star 3 (*3) to be placed in the queue. Written comments are requested to be sent in advance to council@broomfieldcitycouncil.org. This meeting will be presented live on the City Council website Broomfield.org/CityCouncil and through your local television, Channel 8.
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Did you know Colorado leads the nation in voting security? Broomfield has been using a mail-in ballot system for eight years and 88% of active voters voted in the 2016 General Election.
🙋 How do I know that my ballot has been received?
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Sign up to track your ballot at Broomfield.ballottrax.net/voter. No matter how you return your ballot, Ballot Trax will let you know when it has been safely received for counting! You can use Ballot Trax to view your ballot status online in any election, and/or sign up to receive free messages by text, email, or phone. You will receive automated messages when your ballot is mailed to you, received by the Postal Service, and received by the City and County of Broomfield Elections Division. You also would receive a message if your ballot is returned as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service. If you prefer not to receive a message, you can always use Ballot Trax to check the status of your ballot online.
Visit VoteBroomfield.org to view details on Ballot Trax and learn more about voting in Broomfield.
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2021 Community Priorities: Your feedback is needed! Give your input, ideas, and suggestions to keep the momentum going around important community and City Council priorities in 2021 at Broomfield.org/Priorities. City Council will discuss your input at their Focus Session in early 2021. This week, Affordable Housing is the focus.
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Census 2020 Update: the Census enumeration period has been confirmed and will continue through Oct. 31, 2020. Here is a snapshot of response rates as of Oct. 9, 2020:
- National:
- Self Response Rate:66.8%
- Total Enumerated (Self Response + Non-Response Follow Up (NRFU)): 99.8%
- State (Colorado):
- Self Response Rate: 69.8%
- Total Enumerated (Self Response + NRFU): 99.8%
- County (Broomfield):
- Self Response Rate: 77%
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- These resources for small businesses are still available:
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Enhance Broomfield: This Program still has funds available to help additional local businesses, specifically restaurants concerned about ensuring seating capacity in the coming winter months.
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Energize Colorado Gap Fund: The State of Colorado Office of Economic Development set-up this fund, capitalized with $25.0M, is providing both small business loans and grants to boost business enterprises. The 2nd round of applications are due on Oct. 19. If you have less than 25 full-time employees, you can apply for up to a $15,000 grant and a $20,000 loan for a possible combined total of $35,000 in financial assistance. (Note: A business can receive Energize Colorado Gap support and Enhance Broomfield support.)
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Small Business Support Fund: The Broomfield Community Foundation with the Broomfield Chamber a small fund to businesses to apply for operational/small capital expense support.
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Thank you for the feedback on the new mural being painted at 120th:
“I really love this mural and am so thankful for it....Not only is it a wonderful work of art, it also is an affirmation of inclusion and diversity”
“I LOVE THE MURALS that are being painted at 120th and appreciate the message of diversity, equity, inclusion, marginalized community members, mental health/suicide awareness and prevention that are being shared.”
“I just wanted to drop a quick note to say how much I love the murals and their meaning. Mental health and suicide prevention are causes very close to my heart, having nearly lost a dear friend. Having welcoming and caring messages painted around Broomfield makes it a more beautiful, inclusive, welcoming space and normalizes discussing mental health”
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Safer at Home Activity
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Be your own musician with Patatap, a portable animation and sound kit. With the touch of a finger, create beats and melodies charged with moving shapes.
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Featured Programs and Classes |
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Child Watch is opening at the Broomfield Community Center for kids ages 2-10 years old! Beginning Oct. 19, sign up for an appointment on B-REx.com. Time slots will be from 8:30-11 a.m. Monday-Sunday. Masks are required for all kids ages 3 and older.
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InventHQ is open for laser appointments! Book your two-hour appointment to use the laser cutter today! (Limit one appointment per week)
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Show how you are supporting your community and doing your part
Using #WeAreBroomfield, #DoingMyPartCO
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Find Reliable, Updated Information:
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