This account has been updated to reflect two deaths in a nursing home where an outbreak of COVID-19 had already been reported.
COVID-19 resurfaced in the same long-term care center where it was first detected in Larimer County, according to the outbreak published Wednesday through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Five new outbreaks were reported Wednesday, when the county also reported two new deaths at Seven Lakes Memory Care in Loveland: an 86-year-old on August 5 and an eight- and five-year-old on August 9.
Deaths bring the number of coronavirus deaths in the county to 37. Nineteen of these deaths are from epidemics in nursing facilities.
Other outbreaks reported on Wednesday at:
Level Engineering and the Dental Clinic each reported two cases shown (the minimum to be an outbreak in the state and county), while Walmart at 1250 E. Magnolia St. reported 3. North Shore reported that two citizens and 3 staff members tested positive for August 10, according to county data.
SUIVI COVID-19: Larimer and state of case, death and hospital knowledge in August
Yvonne Myers, director of fitness systems at Columbine Health Systems, owner of North Shore, said all citizens were assessed after two staff members tested positive. Two citizens also tested positive, one was asymptomatic, he said.
“The virus is slow and sneaky with fragile elders,” Myers said. “It’s hard to see. We know where he is.”
The initial outbreak on The North Shore, which began in March, has spread to 31 cases shown and 11 probable cases, with six COVID-19-like deaths and five other likely deaths. The outbreak was thought to have been resolved on May 19.
Meanwhile, the Northern Larimer County Health District Dental Clinic closed Monday for at least a week after a clinic staff member tested positive at one point. The clinic worker tested positive at the end of July and was quarantined at home.
The staff and patients affected were informed and referred to autoquarent, according to a report of the fitness district published on their website.
Three other dental clinics that were in close contact with the worker were also quarantined for 14 days, according to the website.
As a precaution, the district said construction at 202 Bristlecone Drive would remain closed during the week. A resolution will be taken later this week about the clinic will remain closed next week.
“It’s a reminder that COVID-19 still exists in our community, and it’s up to all of us to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions to prevent you from spreading, whether in the office and outside the community,” the doctor said. Director of the Health District, Dr. James Stewart.
Rodizio’s owner, Ryan Houdek, said cases involving a manager and some other workers were known through tactile search before none showed symptoms. Both were removed from the restaurant’s schedule, quarantined and tested positive in isolation, he said.
The place to eat closed for a day on July 30 for “a schedule readjustment and a thorough clean-up,” Houdek said.
The last time one of the workers tested positive in the dining room three weeks ago.
Rodizio is the seventh place to eat in having an outbreak of COVID-19, which the state defines as two or more positive cases within 14 days.
Walmart declined to comment on outbreaks at express outlets, but said it is working to make sure its outlets are cleaned and disinfected regularly.
“We strive to serve our consumers at this unprecedented time” and have implemented protective measures, adding workers’ fitness controls, sneezing protectors on boxes, and decals on the ground to ensure a social distance of 6 feet, according to corporate documentation.
Companies suffering from outbreaks, in addition to restaurants, must close until they have protective measures, said Katie O’Donnell, a spokeswoman for the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.
“Masking, social estrangement, and smart hand hygiene are investigated when there is a positive case in an employer, and all nearby contacts get quarantine orders to prevent the spread of the disease,” he said.
“If there are security measures, then you must move to the department stores and restaurants. If the measurements are not in place, we provide recommendations to make sure it is Array.”
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If employers fail to comply with county protection recommendations and measures, the fitness branch may close them until they put in place appropriate practices.
“Most closures are due to the lack of enough to remain open,” O’Donnell said.
Restaurants did a wonderful job of following disinfection guidelines, preventing poor health workers from running and dressing in masks, Houdek said. “I sit in the restaurants.”
Level Engineering co-owner Anya Zurn said two of her four employees tested positive after an employee returned from St. Louis. The other two staff members came back negative. As a precautionary measure, Level Engineering closed its construction for a week.
Health care: nine outbreaks, 170 cases, 14 deaths and five likely deaths
Restaurant: 7 homes, 35 boxes
Distribution centres: one outbreak, 33 cases
Colleges/universities: 2 outbreaks, 31 cases
Offices: 4 spotlights, 16 cases
Construction sites: 1 fire, cases
Retailers: outbreaks, 10 cases
Other: five homes, 28 cases
Reported through the State Department of Health on August 12
ACTIVE EPIDEMICS
AmeriGas, 1036 Smithfield Drive, Fort Collins, five confirmed. Epidemic made our decision on July 24.
Brothers Bar and Grill, Fort Collins, 3 showed cases, one likely. Epidemic made a decision on August 3.
CSU Athletics: Fort Collins, 24 cases shown, one probable. Epidemic made our decision on July 21.
CSU Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Fort Collins, seven showed cases. Epidemic made a decision on July 23.
Larimer County Family Dental Clinic Health District, Fort Collins, two showed cases among staff. Epidemic made our decision on August 9
Engineering level, two cases shown. Epidemic made our decision on August 10.
Logos Imaging LLC, Johnstown, two confirmed, one probable case. Epidemic made a decision on August 4.
North Shore Health – Rehab Facility, Loveland, two citizens and three staff members have confirmed. Epidemic made our decision on August 10.
Rodizio Grill, Fort Collins, two confirmed. Epidemic made our decision on July 30.
Seven Lakes Memory Care, Loveland, 28 citizens tested positive, five deaths; 19 staff members were positive, probably one. Epidemic made our decision on July 13.
Splash Pool Services, Fort Collins, showed 4 cases. Epidemic made our decision on June 26.
Starbucks, North College Avenue, Fort Collins, 3 confirmed, one likely. The epidemic was decided on July 23.
Walmart, Mason Street, Fort Collins, 3 positive cases, one likely. Epidemic made our decision on July 21.
Walmart, East Magnolia St., Fort Collins, 3 positive cases, one likely. The outbreak made a decision on August 3.
RESOLVED EPIDEMICS
Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park, 3 cases exposed. The outbreak made a decision on July 16. It was resolved on August 7.
Periodontal associates: Fort Collins, two showed cases. The epidemic made a decision on July 21. It was resolved on August 3.
Be Quick Horseshoeing, Fort Collins, two cases exposed. The epidemic made a decision on July 27. It was resolved on August 6.
Center in Rock Creek, Fort Collins, 18 showed probable cases, a resident death similar to COVID-19. Resolved June 2.
Chick-fil-A, Fort Collins, showed cases, five likely. Resolved June 23.
Columbine North Shore Health – Rehabilitation, Loveland, 31 showed cases, 11 likely, six resident deaths similar to COVID-19, most likely. Solved May 19.
Hobby Lobby, Johnstown, exhibited two cases. The outbreak made a decision on July 21. It was resolved on July 29.
Ideal Dermatology, Loveland, showed cases, two probable. Resolved July 21.
Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab, Fort Collins, showed 3 cases, 18 probable cases, 1 resident death similar to COVID-19. Resolved June 2.
Pollution Solutions, Loveland, showed cases. Resolved June 23.
The Mexican restaurant Pueblo Viejo, Fort Collins, showed cases. Resolved, undated
Rehabilitation – Rockies Nursing Center, Fort Collins, 3 citizens tested positive, one probable case, two resident deaths. Four members were positive, in addition to two probable ones. Resolved August 7
Residence in Oakridge, Fort Collins, 11 cases shown, 4 probable cases, a resident death similar to COVID-19. Resolved June 2.
The standard structure site on Fort Collins on Prospect Road east of Shields Street showed 10 cases, 3 probable cases. The outbreak made our decision possibly 29. Resolved July 26.
The Northern Colorado Women’s Clinic, two showed cases. Resolved July 28.
Tony’s Bar, Fort Collins, 3 cases. Solved, undated.
Source: Colorado and Larimer County Health Departments
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