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Schedule Your Vaccine Appointment Online Call Us Mesa County Public Health is administering booster and additional doses to eligible individuals at our Community Vaccination Site, located at Mesa County Public Health, 510 29 1/2 Road. Schedule an appointment online or...

Mesa County Public Health has issued a no burn advisory on September 16, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. due to a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service. The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in critical...

Date: September 15, 2021          Contact: Stefany Busch  970-697-4611 (Office)/ 760-464-5261 (Cell) healthinfo@mesacounty.us National Food Safety Education Month Food is fuel, be confident about the food you eat The holidays are...

Media Contact: Stefany Busch 970-697-4611 stefany.busch@mesacounty.us Fall Open Burn Season begins September 1 Fall Open Burn Season begins September 1 and runs through October 31 in Mesa County and through September 30 in the City of Grand Junction. Permits for...

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine gets Full FDA Approval for Individuals 16+ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The approval is for individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be...

Public Health Emerging Issues August 23, 2021   Cue Rapid COVID-19 Test Temporarily Paused at MCPH Due to delayed shipment of testing supplies and the prioritization of testing for Mesa County Valley School District 51 schools, Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is...

BIG SHOT GRAND PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCED Big Shot Grand Prize Winner, Michael Faithe, is presented with a check for $58,200. Michael Faithe, 39, of Grand Junction, was selected as the Grand Prize winner of the Big Shot giveaway. The program provided a financial incentive...

  FOLLOWING CDC GUIDANCE, MCPH BEGINS ADMINISTERING 3RD DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE TO IMMUNOCOMPROMISED INDIVIDUALS People who have a moderately to severely compromised immune system may benefit from an additional dose of vaccine. After approval from the Food and Drug...

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) will host a joint update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Mesa County during a press conference Friday, August 13.

COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE  COVID-19 Case Trends Community transmission remains high, with a decline in average daily cases. Four weeks ago, the average daily case count was 33, in the most recent week, the average daily case count is 21.  Delta Variant Spread There...

CDC Announcement, August 13, 2021: Booster Shots for Immunocompromised Individuals CDC now recommends that people whose immune systems are compromised moderately to severely should receive an additional dose of mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine after the...

Public Health Emerging Issues August 4, 2021 COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE COVID-19 Case Trends Community transmission remains high, with a decline in average daily cases. Four weeks ago, the average daily case count was 32, in the most recent week, the average daily case...

Public Health Emerging Issues July 28, 2021 COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE  COVID-19 Case Trends We continue to see a steady decline in average daily cases. Four weeks ago, the average daily case count was 45.  In the most recent week, the average daily case count is 33. ...

NAVIGATING MASK-WEARING RECOMMENDATIONS: MESA COUNTY EXPERIENCING HIGH TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week in order to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to...

Public Health Emerging Issues July 27, 2021 Plague Activity in Colorado: Protect Yourself and Know the Symptoms Plague is an illness carried by fleas that live on rodents such as mice, squirrels, chipmunks, and prairie dogs. Their fleas can jump onto domestic animals...

Public Health Emerging Issues July 22, 2021 COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE  School Guidance Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) worked in coordination with Mesa County Valley School District 51 (D51) on their Keeping Schools Open plan for the 2021-2022 school year.  We will...

Public Health Emerging Issues July 14, 2021 COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE  Delta Variant Spread There are 634 cases of Delta variant in Mesa County. We estimate the total number of Delta variant cases to be much higher. Not all positive COVID-19 tests are tested again for...

UPDATE July 13:  The Air Quality Advisory has been extended through 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 14.  Smoke is expected to decrease for many areas Tuesday afternoon and evening, the public health recommendations should continue to be followed throughout the advisory...

Public Health Emerging Issues July 9, 2021 COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE  Delta Variant Spread There are 569 cases of Delta variant in Mesa County. We estimate the total number of Delta variant cases to be much higher. Not all positive COVID-19 tests are tested again for...

BACK TO SCHOOL VACCINATIONS: PLANNING FOR FULL PROTECTION MEANS ACTING NOW    It may seem like summer break just began, but it’s time to think about back-to-school vaccinations. Vaccinations promote a safe, healthy school year, and Colorado law requires all...

Public Health Emerging Issues July 7, 2021   FOOD SAFETY ALERT: NATIONWIDE SALMONELLA AND LISTERIA CONCERN PROMPTS CHICKEN, SHRIMP RECALLS   Shrimp Linked to Salmonella The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers for Disease Control and...

Public Health Emerging Issues June 30, 2021 COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE Delta Variant Spread Vaccination is critically important as case counts continue to be at a sustained increase in Mesa County and community transmission of the Delta variant is widespread. ...

COMMUNITY COVID-19 TESTING SITE HOURS CHANGE Residents should continue to get tested when symptoms are present, especially with the rapidly spreading Delta variant in our community Starting Monday, June 28th, the community COVID-19 testing site, located in the Mesa...

UNVACCINATED INDIVIDUALS URGED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AS VARIANT SPREADS RAPIDLY Power the Comeback vaccine bus camps out at Country Jam giving festival-goers a quick, easy way to help end the pandemic. Country Jam Music Festival, a staple event on the Western Slope, was...

Public Health Emerging Issues June 23, 2021 COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE  Vaccination Efforts Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is offering COVID-19 vaccinations in a Mobile Vaccine Van at the Grand Junction Farmer’s Market (5th and Main St.) every Thursday from...

PRIVATE POOL/SPA USE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Pool regulations and codes make sure that treated recreational water facilities (e.g. pools, hot tubs, and water parks) provide a clean, healthy, and safe environment for the public. These regulations set minimum standards...

Public Health Emerging Issues June 17, 2021   How to stay safe from common, but dangerous bugs this summer Mesa County Public Health is committed to helping our community enjoy an outdoor lifestyle while preventing disease and limiting adverse health impacts.  ...

Mesa County Public Health wants to support our business community through up-to-date information on employee vaccination. Our agency has put together a toolkit to help employers and organizations schedule on-site vaccination clinics and navigate COVID-19 vaccination...

Public Health Emerging Issues June 16, 2021   COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE Latest Data As of the week ending June 12, 52,138 first doses and 52,580 second doses have been administered in Mesa County for a total of 104,718 doses.  By age that breaks down as the...

Public Health Emerging Issues  Excessive Heat Warning Poses Risk for Heat-Related Illnesses Public Health Recommendations to Protect Yourself: Drink plenty of fluids. Stay out of the sun. Schedule your time outdoors. Take frequent breaks; rest in the shade, or stay...

TWO MESA COUNTY RESIDENTS WIN $500 CASH IN BIG SHOT GIVEAWAY Weekly winners collect cash as jackpot builds in the Community Vaccination effort   A community vaccination effort by Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) and partner organizations, including the Grand...

Mesa County was the first location in Colorado where the B.1.617.2 variant was detected. The variant, first identified in India, was recently renamed the Delta variant and now accounts for more than 6% of all infections in the United States, according to the Centers...

Vaccination Efforts Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) in conjunction with the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel and other community partners announced a community vaccination effort in the form of a cash incentive campaign earlier this week. Cash prizes, including two $500...

Spring Open Burn Season ends two hours before dusk on Monday, May 31. Residents must use alternative options instead of burning. Agricultural burning may continue through the end of the year. Take yard waste to the Mesa County Organic Materials Composting Facility at...

COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE Latest Data As of the week ending May 22, 49,859 first doses and 49,508 second doses have been administered in Mesa County for a total of 99,367 doses.  By age that breaks down as the following percentages for first doses: Age 12-15:  6.4%...

FIRST PEDIATRIC COVID-19 RELATED DEATH IN MESA COUNTY Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been notified of a pediatric fatality related to COVID-19. The death occurred in a female Mesa County resident who’s in the 10-19 age group. "It is our deepest regret to share...

The week before Memorial Day (May 24–30) is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. The goal of this year’s awareness week is to maximize the health benefits of swimming while minimizing the risk of illness and injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

Public Health Emerging Issues May 19, 2021 COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE  The Mesa County Community Vaccination Site (CVS) is now located at the Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) building at 510 29 1/2 Rd. Hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7...

CONTINUED MEASURES NEEDED AS WE WORK TOGETHER TO RETURN TO THE WESTERN COLORADO WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) continues to respond to an elevated number of COVID-19 cases and is seeing increased community transmission with variant strains. The...

Public Health Emerging Issues May 12, 2021   COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE On May 10, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in children ages 12-15.  The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) needs...

  Date: May 11, 2021                  COVID-19 TESTING OFFERED IN FRUITA, SAMPLES WILL BE SEQUENCED FOR B.1.617.2 VARIANT With the identification of the B.1.617.2 variant and case numbers remaining elevated, Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) in coordination with...

NO BURN ADVISORY EXTENDED A Red Flag Warning has been issued for May 8, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. the No Burn Advisory has been extended. PREVIOUSLY ISSUED Mesa County Public Health has issued a no burn advisory on May 7, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., due to a...

Through sequencing of test samples, a variant of interest has been identified in five Mesa County COVID-19 cases. The individuals, all females from different households, range in age from 30 to 65 years old. The Mesa County cases are the first time this variant of...

Public Health Emerging Issues May 5, 2021   COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has partnered with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to bring a Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to nine locations across...

April 29, 2021   COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE    Next-day appointments are available for COVID-19 vaccination, visit the Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) website for vaccine scheduling links available in English and Spanish. On April 23, the Food and Drug...

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), announces dates and locations across Mesa County where residents can get a COVID-19 vaccine free of charge and without an appointment at a Mobile...

May is Grand Valley Bike Month! Mesa County is encouraging residents to give up the keys on Wednesday, May 5 for Bike to Work Day, and bike for transportation. Whether you bike to work, school, or your favorite local spot, when you bike instead of drive there are many...

SAFETY, STORAGE & PLANNING PROTOCOLS AT MESA COUNTY COMMUNITY VACCINATION SITE MAKE GETTING THE SHOT QUICK AND EASY  Almost 86,700 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Mesa County, the majority of which were given at the Community Vaccination Site...

NO BURN ADVISORY DUE TO RED FLAG WARNING   Mesa County Public Health has issued a no-burn advisory on April 24, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. due to a Red Flag Warning. The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in...

COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE April 22, 2021 As of the week ending April 17,45,202 first doses and 41,494 second doses have been administered in Mesa County for a total of 86,696 doses.  We estimate approximately 67% of individuals age 70+ and 61% of those between the...

  Mesa County Public Health has issued a no-burn advisory on April 19, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. due to a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service.    The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in...

MESA COUNTY 5-STAR PROGRAM CONTINUES   Although Mesa County’s Free to Choose Resolution is in effect starting Friday, April 16, 2021, Mesa County 5-Star businesses are still operating under COVID-19 precautions.    The 5-Star Program is a joint Mesa County...

COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE  April 15, 2021   Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is expanding hours at its Community Vaccination Site (CVS) to include evenings and weekends.   Expanded appointments are still available for Saturday, April 17 in the morning hours....

  Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is expanding hours at its Community Vaccination Site, located at the Grand Junction Convention Center, to include evenings and weekends.   Prior to the expansion in hours, the site operated Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4...

Public Health Emerging Issues April 8, 2021   COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE    Mesa County entered Phase 2 (the general public) of vaccine distribution on April 2. Eligible populations include all individuals 16 years and older as well as previously qualifying...

NO BURN ADVISORY DUE TO RED FLAG WARNING   Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory on April 8, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. due to a Red Flag Warning. The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in...

NEXT DAY COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT MESA COUNTY COMMUNITY VACCINATION SITE   The Community Vaccination Site (CVS) in Mesa County is open and ready to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations in Mesa County and surrounding rural communities throughout...

April 1, 2021 DRIVE-THROUGH COVID-19 SAMPLING SITE  MOVES BACK TO MCPH    In recent months, Mesa County has seen a decline in COVID-19 cases, and a reduced demand for testing.    With fewer COVID-19 tests at the Community Sampling Site at the Mesa County...

  Public Health Emerging Issues March 31, 2021   COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE Beginning Friday, April 2, Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) will enter Phase 2 (the general public) of vaccine distribution. Eligible populations include all individuals 16 years...

March 29, 2021 No Burn Advisory Due to High Winds, Fire Safety Concerns   Mesa County Public Health has issued a no burn advisory through 8 p.m. on March 29 due to expected high winds.    The National Weather Service forecast calls for winds of 25-35 mph...

Public Health Emerging Issues March 25, 2021 COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE As of the week ending March 20, 35,057 first doses and 16,611 second doses have been administered in Mesa County for a total of 51,668 doses.  We estimate approximately 63% of individuals age 70+...

  Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is now operating under the latest dial update from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE): Dial 3.0. The update removes many of the restrictions that previously applied at Level Green and Level Blue....

Public Health Emerging Issues March 18, 2021   COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE    As of the week ending March 12, 31,435 first doses and 14,820 second doses have been administered in Mesa County for a total of 46,255 doses. A Vaccine Dashboard is updated weekly...

Public Health Emerging Issues March 16, 2020   GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS REPORTED IN MESA COUNTY   Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has seen an increase in gastrointestinal (GI) illness mainly being reported in child cares in Mesa County.  The reported symptoms...

Public Health Emerging Issues March 2, 2021   BATTERIES IN ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYERS USED FOR DISINFECTION RECALLED These sprayers are used to disinfect surfaces and increased in popularity with the COVID-19 pandemic. Certain battery packs associated with the...

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) continues our phased distribution plan for COVID-19 vaccine. Priority continues to be given to individuals age 65 and older, as the risk for severe outcomes is higher in this age group. Because vaccine supply is more consistent, the...

Mesa County continues to experience a decline in cases of COVID-19 and will transition to Level Yellow: Concern, effective February 17. Under the new level, most industries are allowed 50% capacity with social distancing measures in place. Personal gatherings under...

Public Health Emerging Issues February 8, 2020 COVID-19 VACCINATION UPDATE  Colorado is currently in phase 1 of vaccine distribution. Mesa County has completed phase 1A and is focusing efforts on Phase 1B.1 of vaccine distribution. Supplies of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines...