Rio Blanco County Public Health has announced a fifth laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 case.
Cases and contacts of cases are present in both Meeker and Rangely at this time. RBC Public Health has contacted all individuals who are considered close contacts of this case.
All citizens are advised to continue being diligent in following health and safety recommendations and seek testing at public health if you are concerned about exposure. Testing and recommendations are available for any community member with symptoms or possible exposure. Please see additional info at rbc.us and covid19.colorado.gov
Close contact is determined by the CDC as: being within 6 feet of the individual NOT WEARING A MASK for 15 minutes or more.