SAN LUIS VALLEY -  One new COVID case was identified today for Costilla County, bringing the total cumulative positive case count to 114. Numbers are updated weekdays at slvemergency.org/slv-covid-19/.

 

Residents of Center are especially encouraged to stay at home as much as possible right now, as there is elevated spread of the virus in that area. In just 3 weeks, known cases of COVID-19 jumped from 10 cumulative cases to 53, with almost all of the 43 new cases in the Center area. The virus spreads easily in social gatherings and it is possible to spread the virus even if you don’t feel sick. Wear a mask and maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others when you are out in public. Wash your hands frequently. If you are sick you must stay at home, do not visit friends or family, do not go to work, and do not go to the store. 

 

Individuals with COVID symptoms are encouraged to call one of the nurse-lines below to start the screening process.

 

• Rio Grande Hospital 719-657-4990

• SLV Health Nurse Line 719-589-2511 ext. 9

• Valley Wide Health Systems 719-589-3658 ext. 9

 

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 719-589-3671, or the crisis hotline 1 (844) 493-TALK (8255). After business hours, please call 911 or the crisis hotline 1 (844) 493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255. You can also find resources at www.colorado.gov/ruralmentalhealth

 

SLV COVID general questions 719-480-8719. You may also email your questions to slvepr@alamosacounty.org