DENVER — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has released its weekly updated list of COVID-19 outbreaks across the state.
New additions include the Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk, the city of Woodland Park, the Colorado State Penitentiary and the Englewood Police Department.
The JBS meat processing plant in Greeley continues to be the deadliest workplace in the state. Six employees have died since April, and there are 287 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among its workforce – an increase of only one case since last week, with no new deaths.
The outbreak at the Sterling Correctional Facility remains the largest in the state, with 564 inmates and 36 staff members testing positive for the novel coronavirus since April. There have been no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the facility since last week.
There are also 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases among the homeless population in Denver (and as many as 116), making it the fourth-largest outbreak by resident cases in Colorado.
The number of deaths and new cases of COVID-19 tied to nursing homes and long-term care centers is falling significantly. For much of the pandemic the deadliest outbreaks in Colorado were centered around these facilities. While the virus continues to prey on our most vulnerable neighbors, the numbers are moving in the right direction.
"When transmission went down in the community, there was a corresponding decrease of new cases in nursing homes," said Doug Farmer, president & CEO of the Colorado Health Care Association. "It’s still kind of early to analyze why certain things happened and why they didn’t. I think it’s always easier to learn those things in retrospect."
The three week average of data released by the CDPHE shows around 12 people died per week in July after testing positive for COVID-19 in a senior care facility. Compare that to the end of May when the three week average showed more than 60 people died every week.
"The decisions that get made at a state level or at a local level ultimately wind up at the door of a long-term care community," said Farmer.
There is one additional grocery store outbreak in Colorado at a Walmart in Larimer County. That is one of three grocery stores that still have outbreaks considered active. Keep scrolling for a look at outbreaks in Colorado across different categories.
Grocery stores
Twenty grocery stores in Colorado have reported COVID-19 outbreaks at one time. Most of those are resolved, but here are the stores where the outbreak is still considered active.
King Soopers #114
15051 E. 104th Ave., Commerce City
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 7 (no increase over last week)
Probable staff cases of COVID-19: 20 (no increase over last week)
Carneceria Leonela
3736 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 6
Walmart
Larimer County
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 10
Probable staff cases of COVID-19: 7
Walmart
El Paso County
Confirmed COVID-19 cases: 10
Probable COVID-19 cases: 7
Restaurants
Twenty-seven restaurants in Colorado have active COVID-19 outbreaks as of this writing. Here's a list:
Tony's Restaurant and Lounge (NEW)
224 S. College Ave., Fort Collins
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 3
Black Cat Restaurant (NEW)
1964 13th St., Boulder
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 3
Avant Garde Aleworks (NEW)
920 Dunraven St., Estes Park
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 3
Pikes Peak Brewing Company (NEW)
1756 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 2
Supernova Bar and Arcade (NEW)
111 E. Boulder St., Colorado Springs
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 3
West Main Taproom and Grill (NEW)
18595 Mainstreet Suite 100, Parker
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 4
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
El Paso County
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 4 (one more than last week)
Hapa Sushi Greenwood Village
5380 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #101, Greenwood Village
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 5 (one more than last week)
Hearth Restaurant and Pub
205 1/2 4th St., Windsor
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 5 (increase of one over last week)
Probable staff cases of COVID-19: 2 (no increase over last week)
Hooters of Westminster
1111 W. 120th Ave., Westminster
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 2 (no increase over last week)
Probable staff cases of COVID-19: 2 (no increase over last week)
Hops N Drops
5820 Stetson Hills Blvd., Colorado Springs
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 4 (increase of one over last week)
Kip’s Grill
101 W. 5th St., Creede
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 6 (increase of two over last week)
Los Dos Potrillos
8251 S. Holly St., Centennial
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 3 (no increase over last week)
Probable staff cases of COVID-19: 1 (no increase over last week)
Pueblo Viejo Family Mexican Restaurant
4630 Royal Vista Cir., Windsor
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 5 (no increase over last week)
The Still Whiskey Steaks
151 N. College Ave., Fort Collins
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 3 (no increase over last week)
Tommyknocker Tavern
107 Wall St., Creede
Numbers of attendees who tested positive for COVID-19: 3 (no increase over last week)
White House Pizza/Pepperoni Pizza Kitchen
801 Main Ct., Carbondale
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 3 (decrease of two from last week)
Sweet Cow Ice Cream
Denver County
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 2 (no increase over last week)
Chick-Fil-A
Arapahoe County
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 6 (no increase over last week)
Probable staff cases of COVID-19: 4 (no increase over last week)
Chick-Fil-A Brighton
2035 Prairie Center Pkwy., Brighton
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 7 (increase of one from last week)
Probable staff cases of COVID-19: 6 (increase of one from last week)
Chick-Fil-A #2721
Jefferson County
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 2 (no increase over last week)
Jack in the Box
Arapahoe County
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 4 (no increase over last week)
McDonald’s
El Paso County
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 8 (no increase over last week)
McDonald’s
Prower's County
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 5 (no increase over last week)
Probable staff cases of COVID-19: 2 (no increase over last week)
Santiago’s Aurora
10400 E. 6th Ave., Aurora
Confirmed staff cases of COVID-19: 3 (no increase over last week)
Childcare facilities and camps
COVID-19 outbreaks have been reported at two summer camps in Colorado:
- The Eagle Lake Overnight Camp in El Paso County, which has 13 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus among staff and 11 that are probable.
- The Colorado Academy Sports Camp in Jefferson County, where three staff members and 24 attendees have tested positive for COVID-19.
There are COVID-19 outbreaks at three childcare centers in Colorado. That's an increase of one facility over last week. Here's a list.
ABC Child Development Center (NEW)
Weld County
Staff members with confirmed COVID-19: 1
Attendees with confirmed COVID-19: 1
Horizon Childcare
El Paso County
Staff members with confirmed COVID-19: 7 (an increase in two over last week)
Staff members with probable COVID-19: 1
Learn Thru Play Children's Kiddieland
Otero County
Staff members with confirmed COVID-19: 1 (no increase over last week)
Attendees with confirmed COVID-19: 1 (no increase over last week)
Miscellaneous new outbreaks reported this week
Here's a look at some new outbreaks that the CDPHE first made available in this week's data:
- Two employees at the Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk have tested positive for COVID-19.
- Three employees at the Englewood Police Department have tested positive for COVID-19, according to CDPHE.
Englewood PD released the following statement:
In response to a posting on 9News about a COVID-19 outbreak at the Englewood Police Department, we are confirming that we did have three cases of employees testing positive for COVID-19 in the last three to four weeks. Those employees with symptoms were sent home immediately for their safety and the safety of others. Measures were also taken internally to reduce and prevent the spread of the virus, which included reducing the workforce in the police building.
The Englewood Police Department consulted with the Tri-County Health Department on the issue. We are happy to report that all three employees are doing well, and there are no new reported cases at this time.
- Two inmates at the Boulder County Jail have confirmed COVID-19.
- Seventeen employees at All Copy Products, a photocopy supplier off 1635 W. 13th Ave. in Denver have tested positive for COVID-19.
- Two employees at the city of Woodland Park have tested positive for COVID-19, and two have presumptive cases of the virus.
- Twenty four inmates at the Colorado State Penitentiary have tested positive for COVID-19 along with seven staff members.
- Two employees at the Hobby Lobby in Larimer County have tested positive for COVID-19.
- Six employees at the Floyd's Barbershop off Broadway have tested positive for COVID-19.
- Two employees at the Devil's Thumb Ranch have tested positive for COVID-19.
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