COVID-2019 (Coronavirus)
The City of Brighton staff continues to be in communication with local health partners, Tri-County Health Department (TCHD), and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regarding the 2019 Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019).
Adams County Moving to Level Yellow on the state's new COVID-19 dial
Adams County is operating under Level Yellow of the state's COVID Dial 3.0 - the dial makes it easier for counties to move into Level Green: Protect Our Neighbors, which is the least restrictive level on the dial.
The Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) has in place a simplified dial under a recent public health order, in which a new “Level Clear” indicates the new normal. According to the TCHD, this also marks the start of a phased reopening. Phase 1 began on April 16, in which Adams County moved from Level Yellow to the less restrictive Level Blue (this period will last 30 days). On May 16, phase 2 will begin, which will allow counties to move to Level Clear depending on hospital admission rates (this period will last 90 days). Read more here.
Vaccination
Coloradans ages 16 and up are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. For more info, go to covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine.
Where to get vaccinated if you are eligible:
- Adams County Government Center Conference Center (4430 S. Adams County Pkwy.): Click here to register. Pre-registration is required. *Clinic pausing on May 22 due to decline in vaccine appointment requests*
- Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way) in Commerce City: Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vaccines are free. Schedule an appointment at centura.org/vaccine.
- Other vaccination sites here.
If you have vaccine questions, you can reach the TCHD COVID-19 call center at 303-220-9200.
For the state's vaccination distribution plan and vaccine FAQ's, visit https://covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine.
Click here for a county by county breakdown of where vaccination in Colorado is currently available.
Testing
If you need a free COVID-19 test, you can call your healthcare provider to make an appointment or visit one of the following locations in Adams County:
- Commerce City - Adams City High School, 7200 Quebec Pkwy. Pre-registration recommended.
- Northglenn - Crossroads Church, 10451 Huron St. Pre-registration recommended.
- Westminster - Fat Cats, 10685 Westminster Blvd. Registration required.
- Westminster - Westminster High School, 6933 Raleigh St. Pre-registration recommended.
- **Make your appointment and view hours of operation for each testing site at COVIDCheck Colorado. For a list of other free testing sites in the county, visit click here. For a list of TCHD testing sites and information, click here. For statewide community testing sites, click here.
Face Coverings
On April 6, the Tri-County Health Department amended its face covering order in place for Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties to no longer require face coverings in outdoor public spaces. The TCHD order will remain in place until June 30, 2021, unless rescinded, amended, or extended. Read more here. This amendment follows Governor Jared Polis April 3rd extension of the statewide mask order for 30 days, while also adding a transition plan for low-incidence counties. Read more here.
Closures/Reopenings
For the full list of Level Orange guidelines, click here.
City Hall: Per COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, City Hall re-opened in January 2021 at a 25-percent capacity with reduced staffing. Hours are from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Individuals with specific needs are still encouraged to first contact the department you would like to reach or you can call the city’s main phone line at 303-655-2000. Residents may also visit www.brightonco.gov for many online services.
To ensure the safety of our employees and visitors, anyone entering city facilities are required to wear a face covering while in public areas, take their temperature upon entering city buildings and practice social distancing measures where appropriate. Any persons registering a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius will not be allowed in. Contact tracing will be done for every employee who tests positive for COVID-19.
Brighton Recreation Center: To further ensure the safety of patrons in light of the ongoing pandemic, the Brighton Recreation Center will return to a reservation system for use of its basketball gymnasium starting Friday, Jan. 15. Waiting in the lobby for basketball gymnasium space to open will not be permitted. Reservations will be limited to eight people per side of the gym, for a maximum capacity of 16 people for the entire gym. Face coverings will need to be worn properly at all times while in the facility. Reservations can be made online or by calling the Recreation Center at 303-655-2200. For more information, call 303-655-220 or visit https://www.brightonco.gov/258/Recreation-Center.
Municipal Court: Brighton Municipal Court is holding most court sessions virtually via Zoom. For more details, click here.
Eagle View Adult Center (EVAC): EVAC remains temporarily closed until further notice. To learn of virtual and socially distant activities, click here.
Parks and playgrounds: City parks and playgrounds and their amenities are open to the public. According to state guidelines, playgrounds are permitted to have up to 10 people at a time. The City posted new signage at playgrounds to remind individuals of COVID-19-related health and safety measures. More here.
Gyms/fitness centers: 25% capacity or 25 people indoors (whichever is less); Outdoors in groups less than 10
Group sports and camps: Virtual or outdoors in groups less than 10
Outdoor sport facilities for individual use (i.e. fields and tennis, basketball, and pickle ball courts):
City-owned parks and trails: Open, but visitors must follow social distancing guidelines of six feet between individuals and are restricted to groups of 10 or less.
Dog parks: Open, but pet owners are encouraged to wear face coverings and practice social distancing in those spaces.
Restaurants: 25% capacity or 50 people (whichever is less); 6-feet between parties outdoors (per local zoning)
Last call: 10 p.m. (on premises)
Youth sporting events: Per state guidelines, spectators are prohibited at all sporting events including Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) sanctioned sporting events.
Facilities that remain closed until further guidance due to state public health orders include the Eagle View Adult Center (1150 Prairie Center Pkwy.) and The Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong St.).
The Brighton Police Department remains open. Essential public safety services will continue and measures are in place to continue non-emergency operations.
Data: Case counts, mapping, and more
Case reporting by municipality: https://data.tchd.org/covid19/municipality/
To view case data for Adams County, visit Tri-County Health Department’s website.
To view statewide data, visit the state’s website.
To view COVID-19 cases by neighborhood and testing: https://tchdgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bcf71927e04c43dcaa4d52b445ada60e
To see COVID-19 levels by county, click here.
To learn about TCHD's "Practice Safe Six" campaign, go to www.tchd.org/practicesafesix, https://www.tchd.org/834/Partner-Communication-Resources
Questions?
Please call us at 303-655-2000.
Colorado Health Emergency Line for the Public
To help answer questions about COVID-2019, the CDPHE has set up a Colorado Health Emergency Line for the Public (CO HELP) at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911. Interpretation is available in many languages including Spanish, Mandarin, and more.
COVID-19 and Water/Wastewater Treatment
Regarding COVID-19 and the city’s water and wastewater operations, coronavirus has no impact on the quality or supply of your tap water. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies. Based on current evidence, the risk to water supplies is low and Americans can continue to use and drink water from their tap as usual.
As required for all municipal water systems, the treatment processes used at the Water Treatment Facility removes or destroys 99.99% of all viruses.
For more information, visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s COVID-19 and drinking water web page.
News Releases
To view current news releases, go here.
COVID-19 Assistance Programs
For all current COVID-19 grants and resources, go to www.brightonco.gov/covid-19assistance.
For Residents:
- Colorado Legal Services offers a program to prevent homelessness by providing low-income renters facing eviction free legal assistance
- Water Assistance for persons facing extended financial hardship, not limited to those related to COVID-19
- Food Banks - Adams County has a list of food pantries and meal programs throughout the county as well as other community resources
For Businesses:
For Nonprofits and Community Groups:
- Colorado Assistance Fund - Grants from this fund through the El Pomar Foundation will be distributed to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or government entities supporting access to appropriate healthcare and meeting basic human needs such as food access, rent and utilities assistance, and emergency services for individuals and communities impacted by the virus.
Others:
- #WeAreBrighton: To support local businesses, the BEDC and the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau have teamed up to start the #WeAreBrighton campaign. Visit http://brightonedc.org/wearebrighton and check out Brighton establishments that are open for business and providing gift cards, take out, and delivery service. If you are a local business and would like to be added to this site, visit https://forms.gle/H9d8KjdBMWoPUcEr9.
For a more detailed list of current assistance programs, go to https://www.brightonco.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1433. If you have any questions about these assistance programs, City Staff are ready to help, free of cost. Contact Cindy Steele at csteele@brightonco.gov or 303-655-2276.
Additional Resources
Below is reliable and up-to-date information to help you stay informed about the virus:
- CDPHE COVID-19 vaccine call center — for the public to ask COVID-19 vaccine-related questions. Through the end of January, the vaccine call center is open weekdays from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Starting in February, hours will extend to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new toll-free number is 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926). More info here.
- Adams County COVID View Mobile App - Residents who download the app will receive periodic text messages with important COVID-19 updates, including updated case stats availability, updates to current county dial level, new public health orders, and other pertinent information as necessary. The app will also be updated regularly with new resources.
- State of Colorado COVID-19 website: https://covid19.colorado.gov/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE): www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus
- Tri-County Health Department: https://www.tchd.org/818/Coronavirus
- Adams County COVID-19 resources: adamscountycovid19.org
- Resident and business-specific questions: covidquestions@adcogov.org
Safety Tips
Residents are strongly advised to continue staying at home, especially those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 (this includes people with underlying medical issues and those 65 and older). People who go out in public are urged to continue to take the following preventative measures:
Wear a face covering
Maintain six feet of distance from others
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, isolate yourself and contact your doctor
If you are sick, stay home
Limit non-essential travel
Here are more preventative actions recommended by the CDC - Protect yourself and others.