This post was updated on March 21st, 2023 at 02:30 PM
- What is COVID-19?
- COVID-19 antiviral therapy
- UCHealth Visitation policy
- What you should do if you think you have COVID-19
- Helpful information for patients and the public
- Information for community providers
- Interested in providing in-kind donations related to COVID-19? Learn how you can help.
COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates continue to change in our state. Here is the most recent information by county according to the CDC.
If you are sick, or are coughing or sneezing and need to visit a hospital or your doctor’s office, please wear a mask. People may also want to consider wearing a mask in the community, especially if they have a weakened immune system or are over 60 years old.
Number of patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infections in UCHealth’s hospitals
Check Your Symptoms
Please call the clinic or schedule a Virtual Visit if any of these apply to you:
- Have been in contact with someone who tested positive for, or had symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 14 days OR
- New cough, fever or shortness of breath in the last 72 hours OR
- Two or more of these symptoms that are new in the last 72 hours: Chills, muscle aches, severe headache, sore throat, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of smell or loss of taste.
Use this free tool from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDC’s COVID-19 Symptom Checker
Virus mutations
Scientists continue to identify new variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. This is not uncommon as respiratory viruses can change often. Studies have shown that vaccines remain effective against variants.
The best way to protect yourself and others from new versions of COVID-19 is to get vaccinated, continue wearing a mask, social distancing and wash your hands often.
From BQ to XBB: What you need to know about the newest, ‘extremely contagious’ COVID-19 variants. Get your booster now.
These new variants are extremely contagious, “barking at the heels of measles, and that is quite a remarkable level of transmission.”
Is the BA.5 COVID-19 subvariant super contagious?
To help you understand what is going on with COVID-19 now and what the BA.5 subvariant is, we consulted with Dr. Michelle Barron, UCHealth’s senior medical director of infection prevention and control.
New omicron-specific COVID-19 boosters are coming this fall. What you need to know.
Get answers to your questions about the newest COVID-19 booster shots and to learn more about who should get them.
Long COVID mental health challenges require specialized treatment
Even as the number of COVID-19 cases declines, many patients are left with long COVID mental health symptoms – often in combination with medical problems.
Chest pain after COVID-19 among concerning symptoms
COVID-19 can exacerbate underlying heart conditions, but long COVID symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath also affect young, previously healthy people.
Everything you need to know about rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests
At-home COVID-19 tests, also known as rapid antigen tests, are convenient and accessible. But be careful. The test results often are wrong. Learn when and how to use the tests.
How to regain your sense of taste and smell after COVID-19
Powerfully aromatic and flavorful foods like ginger, peppermint and peanut butter can help you get your sense of smell and taste back. So can strongly-scented essential oil.
How will you know if you’ve got a breakthrough infection of COVID-19?
Breakthrough cases of COVID-19 are rare, but on the rise as the highly transmissible delta variant causes a dramatic increase in positive cases of COVID-19.
A rundown of coronavirus drugs for home and hospital
There’s no proven cure or treatment for COVID-19. Some drugs may help; chloroquine, the antimalarial medication, may or may not.
Coronavirus: To zinc or not to zinc?
Zinc is no coronavirus magic bullet, but it could help. Studies have shown zinc lozenges to be effective in shortening the misery phase of the common cold.
The latest from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC is updating information about COVID-19 on its website.
The latest from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Patients who have general questions can call the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at CO-Help at 303.389.1967 or 1.877.462.2911 or email [email protected]. Answers are available in English and Spanish (Español), Mandarin and more.