PACFA Licensed Facilities
COVID-19 Response
Last Updated: 04/13/2020
Subject to Change
Stay at Home Executive Order D 2020-24 & Public Health Order 20-24
On April 6, 2020, Governor Polis extended the Stay at Home Order in
Executive Order D 2020-24
ordering all non-critical businesses to remain temporarily closed until April 26, 2020. On April 9, 2020, CDPHE extended
Public Health Order 20-24
to April 26, 2020 as well. The only significant change made to both these orders was the extension of the date, all other details of the Stay at Home Order and Public Health Order 20-24 remain in effect until April 26, 2020.
Public Health Order 20-24 is issued under the authority of the CDPHE and is not a specific regulation of the PACFA program. Neither CDA nor the PACFA program regulates enforcement or ensures compliance of the Executive Order or of the Public Health Order.
Executive Order D 2020 27 Extending the Suspension of Elective Surgeries
On April 6, 2020, Governor Polis also extended the suspension of elective surgeries which include veterinary spay neuter surgeries in
Executive Order D 2020-27
. All elective surgeries including spay neuter surgeries are suspended until April 26, 2020.
PACFA licensed facilities that have requested and received an exemption from 35-80-116.4, C.R.S.
are not required
to submit an updated exemption request. For information on requesting an exemption please see the March 23, 2020,
guidance document here.
Please be advised that local governments may implement requirements that are more protective of public health than Executive Order D 2020-24 and Public Health Order 20-24. Please check with your local authorities to ensure your ongoing compliance. And please remember that we must all observe social distancing requirements at all times and to the greatest extent possible. This includes maintaining at least 6 feet between people. Also remember to wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, as often as possible, or use hand sanitizer; cover coughs or sneezes (into sleeve or elbow, not hands); wear a face mask; regularly clean high-touch surfaces; and avoid shaking hands.
We understand these orders impose significant hardship, and we appreciate your patience during this difficult time. We will continue to update you, and the PACFA website, as new information is made available.
