COVID Information

I have been diagnosed with or am showing symptoms of COVID-19 — what should I do?

• If you test positive for COVID-19, have symptoms but haven’t been able to get tested, or are waiting for the results of your test, stay home until you feel better and have been fever free (without medication) for 24 hours.
• You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
  • Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
  • You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
• When you go back to your normal activities, take added precaution over the next five days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner air, hygiene, masks, physical distancing, and/or testing when you will be around other people indoors.
• Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. You are likely to be less contagious at this time, depending on factors like how long you were sick or how sick you were.
• If you develop a fever or you start to feel worse after you have gone back to normal activities, stay home and away from others again until, for at least 24 hours, both are true: your symptoms are improving overall, and you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). Then, take added precaution for the next five days.
• You may be able to get medicine to help you recover. Learn more about medicine for COVID-19.
• Coloradans who are sick and test negative for COVID-19 should continue to stay home while they are sick. They may consult with their health care provider about whether they should get tested again with a more sensitive test.
• If you need medical advice, call a health care provider or nurse line.

2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines

On Sept. 3, 2025, CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan issued Public Health Order 25-01: Access to COVID-19 Vaccines, and CDPHE’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ned Calonge, issued a standing order that will take effect on Friday, Sept. 5. The standing order allows other appropriately trained health care workers, such as nurses and pharmacists, to administer vaccines according to a protocol. This allows Coloradans to receive the vaccine at participating providers and pharmacies without having to first obtain an individual prescription. Costs may still apply depending on the person’s insurance coverage.

The updated COVID-19 vaccines protect against the latest variants of the COVID-19 virus. Most people only need one dose of the updated vaccine. It’s safe to get your COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same appointment.

Free At Home COVID-19 tests are available for pick up at Archuleta County Public Health, 502 S 8^th Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 during normal business hours:  Mon-Fri 9-5 pm with extended hours on Thursdays 9-7pm.