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Release Date: September 22, 2021

BOCO Industry Support - Fully Vaccinated Facility Program Launches 9/24

Pursuant to Public Health Order 2021-08, businesses, facilities, and events can voluntarily become approved as a Fully Vaccinated Facility/Event, and applications will open on Friday, September 24th. Once approved by Boulder County Public Health, Approved Fully Vaccinated Facilities and Events may allow individuals within the approved indoor space to remove their masks. More details below and at https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19-information/fully-vaccinated-facilities/.

Thursday’s cross-industry webinar (September 23rd at 1:00) will include more information on current public health trends in Boulder County, details on the Fully Vaccinated Facility Program launch, and legal clarifications around internal / external vaccination policies.  Register at https://bit.ly/BCPH_CrossIndustry0923.

 

You will also find the following information detailed below:

  • Previous Session Recordings
  • Fully Vaccinated Facility Program Details – Launches September 24th
  • Submit Feedback to Boulder County
  • Boulder County Mask Order Update
  • New Mask Signage
  • Tracking the Data
  • Quarantine and Isolation Links
  • Vaccination Resources
  • Testing Resources (free testing sites have been extended until further notice)
  • Funding Resources
  • BCPH Call Center

We are here to support the community, both individuals and businesses, as we collectively try to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant (and other variants), mitigate impacts to our economic vitality, and recover from this pandemic together. 

NEXT INDUSTRY SUPPORT SESSION

COVID-19 Cross-Industry Update – Thursday, September 23rd at 1:00 pm – register at https://bit.ly/BCPH_CrossIndustry0923

This meeting will focus on recent data, the mask order and the launch of the Fully Vaccinated Facilities Program (applications begin 9/24), as well as present the legal perspective on internal and external vaccine policies (ADA, HIPAA, etc.). 

 

PREVIOUS RECORDINGS

September 20th Special Gyms / Fitness Program - https://youtu.be/aT9uhwO3fJg

September 9th Vaccination Policies Program - https://youtu.be/u3S3qN-4UUY

 

All previous recordings can be found at Boulder Chamber - YouTube

All previous Spanish recordings can be found at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt0Et7VAC9IbWSxrqKJZdrFaOiCJfIN3V

 

FULLY VACCINATED FACILITY PROGRAM – OPENS 9/24

Pursuant to Public Health Order 2021-08, businesses, facilities, and events can become voluntarily become an approved Fully Vaccinated Facility/Event. Once approved by Boulder County Public Health, Approved Fully Vaccinated Facilities and Events may allow individuals within the approved indoor space to remove their masks. Applications will open Friday, September 24th at the following site - https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19-information/fully-vaccinated-facilities/.

Register for a Cross-Industry Support Session on Thursday, September 23rd at 1pm to learn more about the program details and the application process, along with legal clarifications around internal / external vaccination policies -  https://bit.ly/BCPH_CrossIndustry0923. 

 

For full program details and FAQs, visit https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19-information/fully-vaccinated-facilities/.  (En Español - https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/informacion-covid-19/instalaciones-completamente-vacunadas/)


Eligibility & Application

Eligible Businesses, Facilities, & Events

Any business, event, or organization operating in an indoor space may apply to become a Fully Vaccinated Facility or Event. A Fully Vaccinated Facility or Event may apply to an entire building 24/7, certain times and dates, certain rooms within the facility, or may just be limited to a single event at that facility. This program is designed to be flexible to meet the needs of our diverse community.

Ineligible Facilities/Businesses/Events

Facilities and events subject to state or federal orders requiring face coverings regardless of vaccination status, including facilities subject to the Colorado Department of Health Public Health Order 20-20 (long term care facilities etc.) and the CDC Transportation Order are not eligible for this program. Childcare and PK-12 schools subject to Boulder County Public Health Order 2021-07 are not eligible for the vaccine verification program. Youth activities and sports subject to Public Health Order 2021-07 are not eligible for the vaccine verification program.

Application Process

To become and operate as a Fully Vaccinated Facility or Event, the owner or operator of the indoor space must do the following:

  1. Submit an Application to Boulder County Public Health (BCPH). The online application form will open on or about September 24, 202 See for full program details and FAQs at https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19-information/fully-vaccinated-facilities/
  2. BCPH will review the submitted application to make sure the below three requirements are met and follow up with requests for more information, if any.
    • Written Policy: The facility or event must have a written policy and process requiring proof of vaccination for all individuals entering the indoor space.
    • 95% Rule: The policy results in the facility or event verifying that at least 95% of the individuals in its indoor space are fully vaccinated, including employees, staff, guests, members, visitors, children under 12, etc.
    • Additional Mitigation Strategies: BCPH will consider whether the facility or event, if necessary, has implemented additional mitigation strategies such as increased ventilation and air circulation, requiring distancing between members of different households, symptom screening, and/or encouraging proper hand hygiene.
  3. BCPH will either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application.
  4. Upon approval, the facility or event must post approved signs indicating proof of vaccination is required for entry (EXAMPLES PROVIDED). Once the facility or event implements its policy, it may start permitting individuals within the facility to remove their masks after verification of proof of vaccination for all individuals and pursuant to the approval.

 

See for full program details and FAQs at https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19-information/fully-vaccinated-facilities/

En Español -https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/informacion-covid-19/instalaciones-completamente-vacunadas/

 

Questions About the Fully Vaccinated Facility Program

En Español - https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/informacion-covid-19/instalaciones-completamente-vacunadas/

 

SUBMIT FEEDBACK TO BOULDER COUNTY

Do you have an opinion on how Boulder County should spend its ARPA funds?

Help us build an equitable COVID recovery for Boulder County! Business support organizations are working with Boulder County and community leaders on a collaborative process to hear the ideas of residents and workers, especially those who have been the most affected by COVID-19 – as to how federal funding should be used to not only recover, but to ensure that Boulder County is able to withstand future setbacks. We need your help! 

 

Please share your input with Boulder County! 

 

BOULDER COUNTY MASK ORDERS

Boulder County Indoor Mask Order – Public Health Order 2021-08

FAQs on mask order: https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19-information/face-coverings/ (UPDATED)

To support the safety of all the community members, including children who are not eligible for vaccination, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) issued Public Health Order 2021-08. The order, approved by Board of Health on Sept. 2, requires mask wearing in all indoor public spaces for all individuals 2 years and older regardless of vaccination status and went into effect on Friday, Sept. 3 at 5pm.  Here are the key components of the order:

 

En Español – https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/informacion-covid-19/coberturas-faciales/

 

MASK SIGNAGE OPTIONS

New Regional Mask Signs for Businesses to Use (English and En Español) – https://bit.ly/BOCOMaskSignage

Additional State of Colorado Mask Signs -  English | En Español

 

TRACK THE DATA

Here are the data sites that can help you track the data for Boulder County and the region:

NOTE: Boulder County Public Health is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) comprehensive data tracking system to determine transmission levels. The CDC’s system tracks COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, testing and other metrics to define four levels of community transmission, low, moderate, substantial/significant and high, based on the percentage of positive tests and the number of cases per 100,000 people. The County Level View displays this information for Boulder County. View Boulder County’s current status.

En Español - https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/informacion-covid-19/estado-del-condado/

QUARANTINE, ISOLATION AND OUTBREAK RESOURCES

All individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who have been a close contact of a person with COVID-19 infection, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, and all individuals who are symptomatic with COVID-19 symptoms as defined by CDPHE are required to isolate or quarantine pursuant to Boulder County Public Health’s General Isolation and Quarantine Guidance by Vaccination Status unless otherwise directed by Boulder County Public Health.

 

Please review the following sites for up-to-date information on outbreaks, isolation and quarantines. 

The following chart is available in the above link to help navigate isolation and quarantine guidance - https://assets.bouldercounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/isolation-quarantine-chart-english.pdf (En Español - isolation-quarantine-chart-spanish.pdf (bouldercounty.org)).

En Español - https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/informacion-covid-19/quarantine-isolation-spanish/  

VACCINATION RESOURCES

All Coloradans over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and all Coloradans over the age of 18 will be eligible to receive the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. 

State of Colorado Vaccine Information: For Coloradans | Colorado COVID-19 Updates (En Español - Para los habitantes de Colorado | Colorado COVID-19 Updates)

Boulder County Vaccine Update Information: COVID-19 Vaccines - Boulder County (En Español- Vacunas contra COVID-19 - Boulder County)

List of Vaccine Providers and Community Vaccination Sites: Where can I get vaccinated? | Colorado COVID-19 Updates

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE COVID-19 VACCINE, PLEASE CALL: 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926)
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Answers available in multiple languages.

 

Workplace Vaccination Clinics

Colorado is offering a new workplace vaccination program, which will allow employers, unions, and trade associations of any size to provide their workers with more opportunities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in a familiar and convenient location. Employers can enroll and request a free, on-site vaccination event by filling out a Google form - there is no workplace too small to get vaccinated! All staffing, logistics, and vaccine supplies will be coordinated and provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

 

Request Form: Workplace Vaccination Program Event Request Form (google.com)

TESTING RESOURCES

Free COVID-19 testing is available at several community testing sites for anyone who would like to be tested. Symptomatic community members are still encouraged to get tested even if they have been vaccinated. Testing sites (free and paid) can be accessed at https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/covid-19-information/testing/.

(En Espanol - https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/disease/informacion-covid-19/testing-spanish/)

FUNDING RESOURCES

The Boulder SBDC has partnered with the Boulder County Commissioners’ Office to provide a comprehensive list of federal, state and local funding opportunities for Boulder County-based businesses. This list is updated regularly. Each program has a short description, eligibility, funding amounts and a deadline to apply.  Please check out this list here - https://bouldersbdc.com/covid-19/covid-funding/

(En Español - Financiamiento COVID - Boulder Small Business Development Center (bouldersbdc.com)

myColorado App

myColorado™ App Provides Digital Proof of Vaccination

As the State of Colorado's official mobile app, myColorado™ provides a simple, secure, and convenient way to show proof of identity and access state services. Users can also create a digital vaccination card. The app is available for Apple and Android phones. Learn more at https://mycolorado.state.co.us/.

BCPH CALL CENTER

For further questions, please use the following information.

COVID-19 Call Center

720-776-0822 

COVIDbiz@bouldercounty.org

www.boco.org/covid-19