Tag: COVID-19 Update

Sharp increase in COVID cases

RBC I The county’s public health department is reporting “sharp increases” in new COVID cases this week with “multiple outbreaks” particularly in Rangely. Community members are advised to isolate and test if symptomatic and/or if close contact has occurred. Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to quarantine, but are still[Read More…]

RBC: 18 active COVID-19 cases

RBC I As of Monday, Rio Blanco County was reporting 18 active COVID-19 cases in Rangely and five active cases in Meeker. Twelve of those were new cases reported between Aug. 16-22. Two RBC residents are currently hospitalized with the disease. No new deaths have been reported.  Approximately 40.7% of[Read More…]

COVID-19 cases down

RBC I COVID-19 cases in Rio Blanco County as of Monday, August 9, were as follows: • Total Cases to Date: 741 • Meeker Active: 8 • Rangely Active: 5 • Current Hospitalized RBC: 1 • Total Hospitalized: 59 • Deaths: 4 VACCINE CLINICS The COVID-19 vaccine is now available[Read More…]