Dramatic Increase of COVID-19 Cases in Boulder County

 

For Immediate Release 12/27/2021 Media Contact Shawn Hollister, 303-441-4579 shollister@bouldercounty.org

Increased Demand for COVID-19 Testing Leads to Long Wait Times in Boulder County Boulder County, CO - Cases of COVID-19 have risen dramatically over the last week, likely caused by the Omicron variant, creating a significant increase in demand for testing.  Between Dec. 15 and Dec. 22, the number of tests administered increased by 332% at the Stazio community testing site in Boulder and 238% at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont.  Boulder County Public Health urges community members seeking testing to plan ahead, exercise patience and expect delays. “Positive cases of COVID-19 in Boulder County have risen nearly 160% in the last week. As a result, we have seen a huge uptick in demand for tests, creating long lines and significant wait times. Unfortunately, we expect extended wait times to continue throughout the holidays. We are aware of the delays and are working with our partners to remedy the situation and ensure a positive experience at community testing sites,” said Chris Campbell, Boulder County Public Health Emergency Management Coordinator.