Please visit https://rbc.us/606/COVID-19-Updates for the most current COVID data and trends available for RBC.
case counts
Total Cases to Date: 1,397
Meeker Active: 12
Rangely Active: 16
New hospitalizations in the last 14 days: 2
Total Hospitalized: 123
School District Meeker: 1
School District Rangely: 1
TOTAL Deaths: 12
Updated isolation & quarantine guidelines
Please note isolation and quarantine guidelines have been updated by the CDC. The following links direct you to the CDC and CDPHE websites that outline the new guidance. In summary, isolation and quarantine periods have been shortened with a mask component.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html
https://covid19.colorado.gov/isolation-and-quarantine
TESTING
Please be advised that testing for COVID-19 is recommended for all symptomatic individuals (please see CDC website for list of symptoms), and all individuals who are exposed to a known case. It is advised to test 5 days after your last known exposure, or as soon as possible after you begin to develop symptoms. Testing is now available without an appointment, drive-up at the following times at public health in Meeker and Rangely.
New schedule beginning January 3rd, 2022:
• Meeker: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-11am, Thursdays ONLY 10am-2pm. Rapid tests not available on Thursdays.
• Rangely: Monday 1pm-2pm, Wednesdays 10am-2pm, and Friday 9-10am. Rapid tests not available on Wednesdays.
We will be closed for testing on Friday, Dec. 31.
Please see the following link for information about Colorado’s at-home testing program: https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-testing-at-home
Travel testing is available at RBC Public Health. We offer same day rapid molecular testing for $45. Please check travel requirements for your specific destination.
VACCINATIONS
Vaccinations for COVID-19 (5 and up) and Flu available – All Insurance accepted. COVID-19 vaccines are FREE of charge. Booster doses are now available for anyone in Colorado over the age of 16, as long as 6 months have passed since initial MRNA series or 2 months since initial J&J dose.
Walk-In clinics (no appointment necessary):
• Meeker: Thursdays, 12:00 – 5:30 pm (Meeker Public Health Office)- 200 Main St (Fairfield Center)
• Rangely: Wednesdays, 12:00 – 5:30 pm (Rangely Public Health Office)- 101 E Main St (across from the library)
Please call to schedule an appointment for all other vaccines, including shingles, pneumonia, and childhood immunizations. Walk-ins for flu shots are welcomed on other days based on nurse availability.
• Other Clinic Locations and Times: Pioneers Medical Center Walk-In Clinic: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 – noon and 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Johnson & Johnson and Moderna available)
