Your current preferred language is Urdu میں کیسے... حکومت لائیو اور کام خدمات COVID-19 ہوم / حکومت / محکمے / صحت اور ماحولیات / نیوز ریلیز نیوز ریلیز شمالی کولوراڈو میں COVID-19 مونوکلونل اینٹی باڈی علاج دستیاب ہے۔ 29 نومبر 2021 کو شائع ہوا۔ کولوراڈو ڈیپارٹمنٹ آف پبلک ہیلتھ اینڈ انوائرنمنٹ (CDPHE) نے حال ہی میں COVID-19 کے اس اہم بیرونی مریضوں کے علاج تک رسائی کو بڑھانے میں مدد کے لیے مونوکلونل اینٹی باڈی ٹریٹمنٹ بسیں شروع کیں۔ ٹیگ کے طور پر: صحت اور طرز زندگی نومبر قومی ذیابیطس بیداری کا مہینہ ہے۔ 09 نومبر 2021 کو شائع ہوا۔ ویلڈ کاؤنٹی ڈپارٹمنٹ آف پبلک ہیلتھ اینڈ انوائرمنٹ کے 2019 کے کمیونٹی ہیلتھ سروے کے مطابق، 10.1% یا 10 میں سے تقریباً 1 بالغ رہائشیوں نے اطلاع دی کہ انہیں کبھی بھی صحت کی دیکھ بھال کرنے والے پیشہ ور کے ذریعے ذیابیطس کی تشخیص ہوئی ہے۔ یہ ویلڈ کاؤنٹی میں تقریباً 19,500 بالغوں کے برابر ہے۔ ٹیگ کے طور پر: صحت اور طرز زندگی WCDPHE نیشنل لیڈ پوائزننگ پریوینشن ہفتہ کو تسلیم کرتا ہے۔ 21 اکتوبر 2021 کو شائع ہوا۔ یو ایس ڈپارٹمنٹ آف ہاؤسنگ اینڈ اربن ڈیولپمنٹ (HUD)، سینٹرز فار ڈیزیز کنٹرول اینڈ پریونشن (CDC) اور یو ایس انوائرمینٹل پروٹیکشن ایجنسی (EPA) کا مشترکہ اقدام، نیشنل لیڈ پوائزننگ پریونشن ویک کا مقصد خاندانوں کو بااختیار بنانا ہے اور دوسرے اسٹیک ہولڈرز لیڈ کی نمائش کے خلاف کارروائی کریں۔ ٹیگ کے طور پر: ماحولیات COVID-19 Dashboard: Unvaccinated Case Rate 5X Higher than Vaccinated Published on October 04, 2021 A new “breakthrough case” tab on the COVID-19 Data Dashboard shows a comparison of fully vaccinated versus unvaccinated cases in the ages 12(+) category for Weld County residents. As of September 17, 2021, the rate of unvaccinated people getting COVID-19 in Weld County is nearly five times higher compared to the fully vaccinated population. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Health Department Lab Offers Free Lead Testing for Well Water Published on September 30, 2021 The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Laboratory is providing Weld County residents whose main source of drinking water is well water the opportunity to have their water tested for lead at no charge. To qualify, the home must have been built prior to 1988 and have either lead pipes, brass fixtures, or lead connectors (solder) in its water system. Tagged as: Environment 10 Reasons More Matters When It Comes to Fruits and Vegetables Published on September 07, 2021 September is National Fruits & Veggies Month, a month-long celebration of Americans’ favorite plant foods. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle 2 Human Cases of West Nile Virus Diagnosed in Weld County Published on August 13, 2021 Two individuals in Weld County have been diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV). Both individuals are adult females, one of whom is currently hospitalized with serious neuroinvasive disease. The other is recovering at home from febrile illness. Tagged as: Environment Health Department Partners with Libraries for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Published on August 04, 2021 Health officials are looking to reach a 70% COVID-19 vaccine rate or higher within the next few months. To assist that effort, WCDPHE and the High Plains Library District are offering a series of clinics at libraries across the county over the next month. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Breastfeeding Support in the Workplace Can Reduce Sick Leave Published on August 04, 2021 “Employers are finding that lactation support policies not only increase employee satisfaction and retention, but also make good business sense because of reduced sick leave. Mothers who formula feed are absent twice as frequently as mothers who feed breast milk, due to increased infant illness,” said Mike Schwan, Childhood Obesity Prevention Specialist. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Weld County Culex Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Published on July 07, 2021 West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Colorado for the first time this season in Weld County and Culex mosquitoes are more prevalent than in previous years. Compared to a 5-year average, the 2021 trapped Culex mosquito count is over 3 times higher for this mosquito season. Tagged as: Environment Stay Sun Safe This Summer Published on July 01, 2021 While some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, too much can be dangerous. By following some simple steps, you can still enjoy your time in the sun and protect yourself from overexposure. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Avoid Contact with Wildlife to Prevent Exposure to Rabies Published on June 28, 2021 After a recent incident in which a concerned citizen was issued a court summons for adopting and caring for a litter of baby raccoons — they appeared to be abandoned — the Weld County Health Department reminds residents it’s best to leave wild animals alone. Tagged as: Environment Five Skunks Positive for Rabies in Weld County Published on June 07, 2021 In recent months, five skunks have tested positive for rabies. Two were between Milliken and Platteville, one east of Platteville and the other two in the Dacono/Frederick/Erie area. In all cases, the skunks acted aggressively, and four of the five cases involved dogs. Tagged as: Environment Laboratory Provides Water Quality Testing for Residential Well Water Published on May 14, 2021 The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment’s laboratory supports public health by providing water quality testing services for private wells, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and public water systems Tagged as: Environment Think FAST During National Stroke Awareness Month Published on May 14, 2021 May is National Stroke Awareness Month, an observance that highlights the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke. The acronym FAST stands for: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Youth Ages 12-15 Now Eligible for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Published on May 13, 2021 The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will now be available to people ages 12-15 in Weld County following an announcement from the FDA that it expanded the vaccine’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to include adolescents. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Skunk in Platteville Tests Positive for Rabies Published on May 03, 2021 A skunk found on a residential property in Platteville on April 28, 2021 has tested positive for rabies. Public health officials are asking that if you or someone you know touched, or handled the skunk, or if any pet had physical contact with the skunk, to contact the Weld County Health Department at (970) 400-2290. Tagged as: Environment COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Opens at Weld County Clerk and Recorder Published on April 21, 2021 The Weld County Health Department with support from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has opened a COVID vaccination clinic at the new Weld County Clerk and Recorder building, 1250 H Street in Greeley. The clinic operates from 8:30 a.m. - 6:10 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; and 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Driver Distraction Remains a Growing Factor in Traffic Crashes Published on April 06, 2021 Research shows that more than a third of all U.S. drivers admitted to talking or texting while behind the wheel. In Weld County, 90 percent of respondents to the 2019 Community Health Survey admitted to talking on the phone while driving and 69 percent admitted to texting or emailing when driving. Tagged as: Community Safety COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 2 starts Friday Published on March 31, 2021 On Friday April 2, Governor Polis is moving the State’s vaccination phases to Phase 2, the final phase for COVID vaccinations. Anyone who is aged 16 years and older will be eligible for a vaccine. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle WCDPHE Seeks Volunteers for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Published on March 30, 2021 The Health Department is looking for non-medical volunteers to help with large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Evans at the Sunrise Monfort Family Clinic (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays) and at their south county offices (4209 County Road 24½, Longmont) on Wednesdays. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Sign up for COVID-19 Vaccination as Eligibility Expands to Phase 1B.4 Published on March 26, 2021 On Friday, March 19, the State of Colorado moved to Phase 1B.4, allowing people 50 and older, as well as additional frontline workers, and those with at least one high-risk condition to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle New COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Phase Will Include People 60+ Published on March 03, 2021 Phase 1B.3 begins Friday, March 5, and includes people 60 and older, grocery and ag workers, and people with two or more high-risk conditions. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Plan Stresses Vaccinations to Most Affected Published on February 19, 2021 The plan was created to build a foundation for more local-driven processes regarding where vaccines are distributed in northern Colorado and to ensure vaccine equity across the region and among communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle New Variants of the Virus that Causes COVID-19 Found in Weld County Published on February 19, 2021 Two variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been found in Weld County. The mutated viruses are B.1.1.7, or the United Kingdom (UK) variant, and L452. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle American Heart Month Shines Light on High Blood Pressure Published on February 11, 2021 American Heart Month this year is shining a light on hypertension, or high blood pressure. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Increase with Updated Distribution Phases Published on February 05, 2021 Beginning February 8, the revised State of Colorado Vaccine Distribution Phased Approach will add to the existing vaccination efforts Coloradans ages 65-69, pre-K-12 educators and staff, childcare workers, and essential officials in state government. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Health Department Seeks to Complete COVID-19 Vaccinations Published on February 01, 2021 Weld County public health officials are requesting any high-risk frontline health care workers and first responders who have not yet received their COVID-19 vaccine to contact the Health Department as soon as possible to receive their vaccination. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Free short-term radon test kits during Radon Action Month Published on January 19, 2021 Long-term radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second-leading cause of lung cancer among smokers. Testing is easy, and it’s the only way to know if your health is at risk. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Healthy Weight Week is January 17-23 Published on January 17, 2021 Healthy Weight Week (January 17-23) focuses on encouraging the public to make wellness a lifestyle by consuming nutritious foods and living actively. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Health Department continues providing vaccinations to Phase 1 Groups Published on January 08, 2021 Continuing its efforts to provide vaccinations to high-risk frontline health care workers and first responders, the Weld County Department of Health and Environment (WCDPHE) has received and administered approximately 400 COVID-19 vaccinations. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Prevent Cervical Cancer with Screening and HPV Vaccination Published on January 05, 2021 During Cervical Health Awareness Month, WCDPHE, in partnership with the Women’s Wellness Connection, encourages women ages 21-64 to start the year by talking with their health care providers about scheduling a Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Health Department helps coordinate COVID-19 vaccine distribution Published on December 18, 2020 The Health Department is working to ensure adequate COVID-19 vaccine distribution coverage for health care facilities, pharmacies, and long-term care facilities; and helping to identify gaps in coverage and distribution. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Weld County hosts COVID-19 testing site in southwest Weld Published on December 17, 2020 A free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site will be open from Dec. 17-30 at Weld County's Southwest Services Building in Longmont. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle WCDPHE offering free flu shot clinics throughout December Published on December 01, 2020 With COVID-19 and the upcoming flu season overlapping, county health officials say it's more important than ever to get vaccinated against influenza this year. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Great American Smokeout an opportunity to start a smoke-free life Published on November 19, 2020 November 19 is the Great American Smokeout — an opportunity to take an important step in the journey toward a smoke-free life. For over 40 years, this event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, has been a catalyst for individuals to lead healthier lives and decrease their risk of cancer, heart disease, and other smoking related diseases. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Once Considered an Adult Disease, Diabetes Now Affecting Youth Published on November 18, 2020 November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking care of youth who have diabetes. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Skunk in Fort Lupton Neighborhood Tests Positive for Rabies Published on November 10, 2020 A skunk found on a residential property in the Aristocrat Ranchettes neighborhood in Fort Lupton has tested positive for rabies. There are no known exposures. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Prevent Lead Poisoning in Older Homes Published on October 28, 2020 The most common source of lead exposure is from lead-based paint, which was used in many homes built before 1978. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Improved COVID-19 Data Dashboard Includes Positivity Rates Published on August 13, 2020 The dashboard contains several user-friendly tabs with information broken down into categories including case data, community data, testing data and hospital data. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Health Department Welcomes New Medical Advisors Published on August 12, 2020 The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment recently hired three new medical advisors: Dr. Erin Morley, Dr. Kyle Waugh, and Dr. Maria Gallo. Tagged as: Announcements, Health & Lifestyle West Nile Virus Detected in Berthoud Mosquito Trap Published on August 06, 2020 One group of mosquitoes collected from traps set during the week of July 27, 2020, on the Weld County side of the Town of Berthoud has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Currently there are no human cases of WNV in Weld County or in Colorado. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Weld County to Host Free COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Next Week Published on May 22, 2020 The availability of COVID-19 testing in Weld County is increasing as Weld County Government will host free community drive-thru testing events in early June. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Public Notices Following CDPHE's Reporting Changes, COVID-19 Deaths in Weld Drop Published on May 21, 2020 Following the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) announcement regarding a change in their reporting of COVID-19 deaths, Weld County has begun the process of updating the data on the Weld County COVID-19 Data Dashboard Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Public Notices Weld County Releases More County-Specific COVID-19 Data Published on April 17, 2020 In response to the community’s request to receive more information about reported positive COVID-19 cases, the Weld County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Public Health and Environment have worked on a new data dashboard, which will be available Friday afternoon (April 17). Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Weld County Launches Physical Distancing Campaign Published on April 15, 2020 A new physical distancing campaign using billboards and social media reminds residents that COVID-19 can have serious consequences and that physical distancing is a key component to limiting the virus’ spread. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Health, First Responders Tested in NoCo Published on April 04, 2020 Weld, Larimer Counties partner to test health care workers, first responders fo COVID-19 Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Weld Epidemiologists Tackle COVID-19 Published on March 27, 2020 For the past three weeks, seven days a week, the department’s three epidemiologists, and one retired doctor donating his time, have been working around the clock conducting investigations and helping in the fight against COVID-19. To date, their efforts have resulted in the investigation of more than 127 cases in Weld County. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Physical Distancing Critical as COVID-19 Spreads Across Weld County Published on March 26, 2020 As Weld County continues to see widespread increase in COVID-19 positive cases, the Health Department is once again stressing the importance of preventive measures such as physical distancing — also called social distancing — to slow and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Weld County Reports 2nd COVID-19 Death; 48 Positive Cases as of Sunday Published on March 23, 2020 The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment was notified of its second COVID-19 death: a woman in her 70s. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle First COVID-19-Related Death in Weld County; Positive Cases at 6 Published on March 17, 2020 Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has been notified of its first death caused by COVID-19, a male in his 70s. Tagged as: Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Weld County Issues Pandemic Health Emergency and Public Health Order Published on March 16, 2020 By the order of Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH, Executive Director of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, and the County Health Officer, a Pandemic Health Emergency and Public Health Order is issued. Tagged as: Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Two Additional COVID-19 Cases; New Change in CDC Testing Requirements Published on March 15, 2020 The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment was notified late Saturday evening of two additional positive cases. Case investigation is in process and identified close contacts are also being reviewed. Per a change in testing requirements, the CDC is no longer requiring their laboratory to perform a secondary confirmation of any other lab's "positive" test result. Tagged as: Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Third Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 Identified in Weld County Published on March 14, 2020 Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has been notified of a third presumptive positive case. The Weld County individual is connected to the Larimer County COVID-19 presumptive positive case. We expect to see an increase in positive test results over the next few days. Tagged as: Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Two Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Cases Identified in Weld County Published on March 13, 2020 The Weld County Health Department has been notified of two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Weld County. The two individuals, a female and a male, are both in their 40’s and are from southwest Weld County. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Weld County Health Department COVID-19 Statement Published on March 10, 2020 Weld County does not have any confirmed COVID-19 cases; however, this may change as testing becomes more widely available. The Health Department is closely monitoring the situation. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Public Notices Test Your Home for Radon with a Free Kit from Weld County Published on January 03, 2020 During the month of January, Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle WCDPHE Launches Marijuana is Not Harmless Campaign Published on December 26, 2019 A Coloradan is killed every 3 days in a marijuana-related traffic crash. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle National Diabetes Awareness Month Focuses on Gestational Diabetes Published on November 12, 2019 Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops in women during pregnancy. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Community Health Survey Examines Trends in Health Care Access and More Published on October 01, 2019 The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment launches its 2019 Community Health Survey. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Women's Wellness Connection Offers Free Mammograms Published on September 16, 2019 Take advantage of free mammograms from Women's Wellness Connection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Obesity Rate Expands in Colorado and Weld County Published on September 12, 2019 From 2010 to 2016, the obesity rate rose from 25% to 31% among adults in Weld County. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle Severe Lung Illness Related to Vaping Reaches Weld County Published on September 04, 2019 A Weld County student is recovering from a severe lung illness that has affected nearly 400 people across the country and killed at least six. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle 27 Weld Residents Die from Fall-Related Accidents Published on September 03, 2019 From January through August 2019, 27 Weld County residents died from fall related accidents. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Weld County Identifies First Two Human Cases of West Nile Virus Published on September 02, 2019 Two adults in Weld County contract West Nile Virus as vector index increases. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Bat Found near Entryway to Dog Show Tests Positive for Rabies Published on August 19, 2019 Laboratory testing confirmed a bat found at the entrance to a dog show at Island Grove Events Center had rabies. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Plague Confirmed in Southwest Weld County Prairie Dog Colony Published on August 15, 2019 Plague can spread through rodent and rabbit populations in a localized area, often resulting in mass animal “die-offs,” as was the case earlier this week at a prairie dog colony in rural southwest Weld County. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Send Your Kids Back to School with Their Vaccines up to Date Published on August 06, 2019 When children are not vaccinated, they are at increased risk of disease and can spread diseases to others in their classrooms. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle August is National Breastfeeding Month Published on August 06, 2019 Recognition draws attention to the importance of supporting nursing mothers in worksite and child care settings. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle West Nile Virus Identified in Weld County Culex Mosquitoes Published on August 02, 2019 Mosquitoes in the Greeley/Evans area test positive for West Nile Virus. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Bat Found on Greeley's July 4th Parade Route Tests Positive for Rabies Published on July 10, 2019 A bat found crawling in the grass along Greeley's July Fourth parade route has tested positive for rabies. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Favorable Conditions for West Nile Virus Mosquito Season Published on July 02, 2019 There are no reported human cases of WNV infection so far this year. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle June is Men's Health Month Published on June 03, 2019 Men can take a more active role in their health by utilizing preventive services and developing healthy habits. Tagged as: Health & Lifestyle The Time to Watch for Ticks has Arrived Published on May 16, 2019 Tick season is here, and that means it is time to protect yourself and your loved ones (including pets) from tick bites. Tagged as: Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle Protect Wild Animals by Leaving Them Alone Published on April 26, 2019 The best chance a wild animal baby has for survival is to be raised by its own parent in its natural habitat Tagged as: Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle Contact Us Weld County Admin: Weld County Colorado 1150 O ST. 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