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 information may change rapidly, even by the hour.
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to see data on cases, demographics, vaccinations, and more.
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COVID-19 Updates:
- Hospital capacity and ICU bed availability in Colorado is decreasing, and many hospitals are starting to implement their surge plans.
- As of Sept. 10, there were 902 COVID-19 hospitalizations, with 17 of them being pediatric hospitalizations. This is the second-highest number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients of the entire pandemic.
- 81% of the COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized as of Sept. 10 are unvaccinated.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
- As of Sept. 13, 80.1% of eligible Broomfielders (age 12 and older) are fully vaccinated. Of Broomfield's total population, 69.4% is fully vaccinated. As a reminder, about 13.5% of Broomfield’s population is currently unable to get vaccinated due to age (11 or younger.)
- CDPHE has released a vaccine breakthrough data dashboard. As of last week, unvaccinated individuals are 3.4 times more likely to contract COVID-19, are 3.7 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19, and are 5.8 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than individuals who are fully vaccinated. These numbers show that the currently available vaccines in the U.S. continue to protect against severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
- Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you at Broomfield.org/COVIDVaccine! If you have questions about vaccine distribution or safety, please call the state's hotline at 1.877.268.2926. Trained call center operators can give information in multiple languages.
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Homelessness Community Conversation: Please see below for updated next steps and how to join the conversation at BroomfieldVoice.com/Homelessness.
- Join The Conversation:
- This Thursday, Sept. 16, at 6-8 p.m. Community Conversation: Panel on Homelessness/Housing for All.
- Individuals may participate both in-person or virtually
- In-person: City Council Chambers at One DesCombes Drive, 6 p.m.
- Virtually: 855.695.3744 and pressing star 3 (*3) to be placed in the queue for comment.
- Watch from Home: via Channel 8 (Comcast Customers Only) or Broomfield.org/LIVE
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Small Business Week: Did you know over 93% of all Broomfield businesses have less than 50 employees and are considered small businesses? Celebrate and support small businesses in Broomfield during Small Business Week, Sept. 13-17, by shopping local and supporting entrepreneurs in Broomfield. Learn more about how to support a small business, start a small business or find employment with a small business in Broomfield at Broomfield.org/EconomicVitality!
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Bike to Work Day: Sept. 22 is Bike to Work Day! Riders can map their route and ride by breakfast stations all over the region on their way to work. Commuting Solutions is hosting this annual event to encourage commuters to get out of their cars and on their bikes. Visit the website to view the trail map, and get more information!
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Living in Balance Fair: Would you like to learn to balance the unique demands of aging? Then you need to attend the eighth annual Living in Balance Resource Fair on Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Broomfield Community Center; this year's theme is focusing on technology. This educational event features hands-on workshops, keynote speakers, a nutritious lunch, and links to the resources and information you need to make aging, amazing. Only $8 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Register by Oct. 10 and read more event details at Broomfield.org/LivingInBalance.
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- It is Week 15 of the Broomfield Anniversary Scavenger Hunt! Going to Broomfield Days? You can easily stop by two anniversary locations located at 6 Garden center, next to Midway Park (InventHQ/FISH and the Veterans Museum.)
- 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗲: Take a stroll around this body of water central to Anthem Community Park
- 🧩 Unlock the locations of the Broomfield Anniversary Scavenger Hunt via two options:
- Fun: Visit Broomfield.org/Anniversary for a list of locations including a photo of where each location is.
- More Fun: Use the clues released on Broomfield’s social media every Monday (follow Broomfield on Facebook at City and County of Broomfield - Government, on Twitter @Broomfield or on Instagram at @Broomfield_CO) to figure out each location! Can’t figure out the clue? Check out Broomfield on TikTok at Broomfield_CO for a video reveal of the location each Friday.
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- In 2021, Broomfield City Council approved the sale of retail and medical marijuana in Broomfield. What do you need to know?
- Applications for Broomfield Marijuana Business licenses are CLOSED
- Your comments on business applications will be considered during the application process. Applications are NOW available for public review until Oct 4 at 5 p.m.
- Learn more and access applications for public review at BroomfieldVoice.com/Marijuana
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2021 Coordinated Election:
- Remember, ward boundaries have changed since the last Coordinated Election in 2019 impacting 5,626 voters. To check your ward, enter your address on the interactive Ward Map at Broomfield.org/WardMap.
- If your ward number has changed:
- Ward boundaries adjustments do NOT change your school district or any other special district you may live within.
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Your City Council representative will be the candidate elected to serve your UPDATED ward.
- Learn more about being Vote Ready in Broomfield at VoteBroomfield.org.
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- The Broomfield Police Department Animal Services Unit rescued a group of kittens from a storm sewer last week. The kittens were without a mother and were searching for food and water. A good samaritan spotted them and attempted to feed them until ASOs arrived. It took more than four hours to lure three of the kittens out of the pipes where they were hiding. A fourth was captured the next day when it finally decided to come out of hiding. The babies were reunited and transported to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley for care. Great work ASO Donna Shephard and Nicole Sydow!
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Show how you are supporting your community and doing your part
Using #WeAreBroomfield, #DoingMyPartCO
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- Did you know that the Broomfield Workforce Center is designed to help job-seekers connect with businesses looking for employees? September is Workforce Development Month, and the Broomfield Workforce Center is hosting an array of workshops covering topics from "The Importance of Soft Skills" to "Speed Networking" and so much more! Take a look at all of the upcoming workshops.
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- Join Broomfield Sister Cities for an art and culture exchange show and learn about how to join the summer 2022 student delegation to Ueda, Japan. The evening will include a live performance by local artists, public art projects viewing, video of Koto and flower arranging, Japanese contemporary dance and more. Sunday, Sept. 19 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Broomfield Auditorium. Learn More!
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