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FOOD SAFETY ALERT: Dole-Branded and Private Label Packaged Salads
FOOD SAFETY ALERT: DOLE-BRANDED AND PRIVATE LABEL PACKAGED SALADS BACKGROUND The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released information about a recall on certain Dole-branded and private label packaged salads from two of its processing plants. The recall...
Mesa County Records Highest Daily COVID-19 Case Count Since the Beginning of the Pandemic
MESA COUNTY RECORDS HIGHEST DAILY CASE COUNT SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE PANDEMIC Caution Urged As Omicron Dominates Spread Locally Mesa County has seen a recent significant spike in COVID-19 transmission and cases. On January 9, 2022, 532 cases were reported. That is...
MCPH Releases 2021 Impact Report Showing Public Health Achievements
2021 Impact Report: The Power of Public HealthSince the COVID-19 pandemic began, Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been working tirelessly to inform and educate our community about the novel virus that has impacted us all in some way. As a result, when asked about...
Air Quality Health Advisory through Jan. 8 at 6 p.m.
Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has issued an Air Quality Advisory through Saturday, January 8 at 6 p.m. Cold and stagnant weather conditions in the Grand Valley have allowed fine particulate matter concentrations to climb into the Moderate category on Saturday....
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Clinic Closes
MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPY TREATMENT CLINIC CLOSES Treatment not effective against Omicron variant, which is predicted to be dominant strain in Mesa County The Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Clinic that opened nearly one month ago, located at 401 Kokopelli...
Public Health Emerging Issues: COVID-19 Update 12/30/21
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE Latest COVID-19 data COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have been decreasing for the past several weeks after a recent peak in November. Of Mesa County residents currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 90% are unvaccinated. ...
First Identified Cases of COVID-19 Omicron Variant in Mesa County
FIRST IDENTIFIED CASES OF COVID-19 OMICRON VARIANT IN MESA COUNTY Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has identified three Mesa County residents who have tested positive for the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Two individuals are under the age of 60 and one is a teenager. The...
First Mesa County Resident Hospitalized with Flu in 2021
MESA COUNTY RESIDENT HOSPITALIZED WITH FLU Mesa County has its first hospitalized influenza (flu) case in an adult male over the age of 60. The hospitalization is a reminder of all circulating viruses, in addition to COVID-19 that are impacting our healthcare system....
Capacity Remains Limited Across Mesa County Hospitals
CAPACITY REMAINS LIMITED ACROSS MESA COUNTY HOSPITALS Mesa County Hospitals and Public Health Urge Caution During the Winter Holiday Season As the winter holidays continue and families and friends gather to celebrate, Mesa County Public Health and local hospital...
Mesa County Records Deadliest Month for COVID-19
MESA COUNTY RECORDS DEADLIEST MONTH FOR COVID-19 Deaths in the last two months account for more than 30% of total deaths due to COVID-19 in Mesa County More than 16 months after the first Mesa County resident died of COVID-19, the coronavirus death toll...
MCPH Opening Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Clinic
MCPH OPENING MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPY TREATMENT CLINIC All qualifying residents are able to schedule an appointment for the no-cost treatment through Mesa County Public Health; a doctors' referral is no longer required. Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) in...
COVID-19 omicron variant confirmed in Colorado
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has confirmed its first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in Colorado. The case was identified in an adult female resident of Arapahoe County who had recently traveled to Southern Africa for tourism. She is experiencing minor symptoms and is isolated and recuperating at home. She had been fully vaccinated and was eligible for the booster vaccine but had not received it yet.
Increased Demand Prompts MCPH to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Hours
In recent weeks, Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has seen increased demand for COVID-19 vaccine appointments for patients ages 5-11. Beginning December 1, 2021, MCPH’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic hours will expand to offer even more options and flexibility for those who...
What We Know About Emerging Variants: Omicron
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT EMERGING VARIANTS: OMICRON Mesa County is prepared and ready should the Omicron variant be identified in our community. Sequencing for this variant is occurring through the State lab as well as the contracted lab used by MCPH at the community...
FOOD SAFETY ALERT: POWDERED BEVERAGES RECALLED
BACKGROUND Mesa County Public Health has been made aware of food products being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County. If you have any of the below products, do not eat or drink them. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them. Select...
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, you may be able to get monoclonal antibody treatment. This treatment can help keep you from getting seriously sick and keep you out of the hospital. The mobile mAb buses that were deployed across the state through...
Need a COVID-19 test before Thanksgiving travels? Plan ahead for a safe and healthy holiday
Before the holiday Individuals who wish to receive COVID-19 test results by Thursday, November 25th (Thanksgiving) should consider testing from Saturday, November 20th to Monday, November 22nd. Please note that the testing site at the Mesa County Fairgrounds is open...
MCPH Urges Additional Precautions as Holiday Gatherings Approach and COVID-19 and Influenza Circulate Putting Additional Strain on Local Hospitals
LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT Mesa County has seen a recent substantial increase in COVID-19 cases. This is in addition to the high transmission rate the county has experienced over the past month. In one week (Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, 2021), Mesa County’s positivity rate...
MPCH Accepting Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccination in Kids Aged 5-11
With approval from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and authorization by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is now accepting appointments for pediatric patients, age 5-11 to receive the Pfizer COVID-19...
This is your sign
Your sign to get vaccinated isn't written in the sky. It's here. Now. Mesa County Public Health is launching a fresh campaign to engage our county in creative invitations to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine.Write "This is your sign" on anything you can find. Get...
Fall Open Burn Season Ends Oct 31
Fall Open Burn Season ends two hours before dusk on Sunday, Oct. 31. Residents must use alternative options instead of burning. Take yard waste to the Mesa County Organic Materials Composting Facility at Mesa County Solid Waste, 3071 U.S. Hwy. 50. The facility...
MCPH Scheduling 1st, 2nd, Additional, and Booster Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) continues to offer appointments for COVID-19 vaccination and is now offering immediate scheduling for additional COVID-19 doses as well as booster doses for those populations who qualify. The online appointment scheduling system allows...
MCPH offers BinaxNOW COVID-19 testing to school age, symptomatic students
As part of our continued efforts to keep Mesa County students in classrooms, Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is partnering with local school districts to provide BinaxNOW tests to school-age, symptomatic students and staff. The average daily COVID-19 case counts in...
FOOD SAFETY ALERT: CANNED ROAST BEEF AND SEAFOOD RECALLS
Mesa County Public Health has been made aware of two foods being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County. If you have any of the below products, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.Clean and sanitize any utensils,...
COVID-19 Community Testing Site Moves to Mesa County Fairgrounds
In preparation for colder weather, Mesa County Public Health’s COVID-19 testing site will move to the Mesa County Fairgrounds, located at 2785 US-50, Grand Junction. Starting Tuesday, October 19, the community COVID-19 testing site, located at the Mesa County...
COVID-19 VACCINATION RECORD
When you receive your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, you should get a CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record card that tells you what COVID-19 vaccine you received, the date you received it, and where you received it.Bring your card if you get a second dose, additional...
COVID-19 INFECTION RATES REMAIN HIGH, VACCINATION RATE LOW IN MESA COUNTY
Mesa County continues to see elevated levels of COVID-19 transmission and cases. For the 7-day period beginning September 26, 615 cases were reported, 493 of which were in unvaccinated individuals. That is the highest 7-day case total since January 17, 2021....
Flu Vaccine Clinics, Navigating Flu and COVID-19 Spreading at The Same Time
The 2021-2022 flu season is officially underway, and Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) warns that this season could be more active than last year. In 2020, the flu season was mild, with no pediatric deaths and just 34 hospitalizations in Colorado. However, our...
Historical, Interactive Elements added to MCPH Data Dashboard
Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) continues to provide timely and useful data to inform our community on illness levels of COVID-19. A data dashboard on the Mesa County Public Health website serves as a community resource and has been updated daily since March of 2020....
CDC Statement on ACIP Booster Recommendations
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...
No Burn Advisory Due to Red Flag Warning
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...
National Food Safety Education Month: Prevent Foodborne Illness
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...
Other Respiratory Viruses Circulating in Mesa County
Public Health Emerging Issues - 9/9/2021 NOT JUST COVID-19: OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES CIRCULATING IN MESA COUNTY COVID-19 continues to be prevalent in Mesa County and is increasing in younger populations. Other viruses are circulating too, including Respiratory...
Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke through 9 a.m. Sept. 11
Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke: Extended through 9:00 AM MDT, Saturday, September 11, 2021. Affected Area: Mesa County Outlook: Widespread wildfire smoke, originating largely from out-of-state wildfires. Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has issued an Air...
New Toolkit for High-Risk Settings
Mesa County Public Health is dedicated to limiting outbreaks of COVID-19 in our community. This toolkit is designed for the hard-working organizations that provide housing and counseling for vulnerable populations. It includes recommendations and guidance to help...
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes from a single trap location in the zone east of Grand Junction have tested positive for West Nile virus. The Grand River Mosquito Control District collected the mosquitoes on August 26, 2021. The types of mosquitoes that tested positive were identified as...
Fall Open Burn Season begins September 1
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+
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...
Cue Rapid COVID-19 Test Temporarily Paused at MCPH
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 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...
MCPH to Administer 3rd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to Immunocompromised Individuals
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 Hospital Officials Share Joint COVID-19 Vaccination Update
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.
Public Health Emerging Issues: COVID-19 Activity Update
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...
COVID-19 Booster Not Yet Recommended
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...
Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke Lifted August 13
UPDATE #6 -Improved Air Quality conditions have prompted Mesa County Public Health to lift the Air Quality Advisory that was in effect due to Wildfire Smoke. Heavy smoke from California wildfires continues to circulate throughout Colorado, affecting western and...
Public Health Emerging Issues: COVID-19 Activity Update
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: COVID-19 Activity Update
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 Recommendations: Mesa County Experiencing High COVID-19 Transmission
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: Plague in Colorado
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: COVID-19 Activity Update
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...
2020 Suicide Report Shows Continued Need For Intervention and Education
If you’re struggling, or know someone who needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or text CO to 741741. Mesa County Public Health (MCPH), along with several community partners including the Mesa County Coroner’s Office, routinely...
Public Health Emerging Issues: COVID-19 Activity Update
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...
MCPH Issues Air Quality Advisory for Wildfire Smoke
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: COVID-19 Situation Update
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: Act now for full protection
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...
Food Safety Alert: Salmonella and Listeria Concern Prompts Chicken, Shrimp Recalls
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...
MCPH ANNOUNCES BIG SHOT GIVEAWAY TO ENCOURAGE COVID-19 VACCINATION
More than $90,000 in cash up for grabs to vaccinated Mesa County residents, including two $500 CASH prizes each week! Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) in conjunction with the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel announces a community vaccination effort in the form of a cash...
Public Health Emerging Issues: COVID-19 Vaccination Update
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. ...
Mesa County 5-Star Business List
Thank You to Our 5-Star Partners The 5-Star Program was introduced in the Summer of 2020 as a joint Mesa County Public...
Community COVID-19 Testing Site Hours Change
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...