Boulder reduces COVID limits on 18-22 year-olds as cases drop

Gathering limits are eased for 18-22-year-old individuals in Boulder

 The young adults (18-22 years old) in Boulder have shown their commitment to the wellbeing of all residents by reducing their gathering size in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, per Public Health Order 2020-08. Due to their diligence, beginning at noon today they can expand their gathering circle to groups of up to 6 people.

“This is such good news. This means that our community is safer from the spread of this disease, and young adults can connect with a few more of their friends,” said Jeff Zayach, Boulder County Public Health executive director.

The change in levels from Level C to Level A is based on metrics identified by risk level. One metric, 14-day average new cases per 100,000 (among individuals aged 18- to 22-years-old in Boulder County) dropped significantly to 470.5. The second metric, test positivity percentage, also declined to 6.2%. Testing among this age group has also been consistent, ensuring that the data is an accurate reflection of incidence.

Because the metrics improved, there are additional opportunities to increase gathering limits among this age group and to participate in regulated or CU Boulder-sponsored events by continuing to be diligent in maintaining social distance, masking, and keeping gatherings to a minimum. “CU-sponsored events” are events explicitly approved by the CU administration through an approval process. CU is working with Boulder County Public Health and CU students to determine what these events will look like.

“This has been tough on our young adults and on our community. Our hope is that new cases will continue to decline, and young adults will be able to return to the Safer at Home gathering size allowance of 10 people, like the rest of the county,” said Zayach. “We know that the majority of young adults are following the requirements and they should get to gather with friends safely. Individuals who have not been adhering to the guidance will be held accountable.”

Metrics for the young adult levels are monitored daily and reported weekly. The decision to move levels is decided and announced by Boulder County Public Health on Tuesdays by 11 a.m. each week. Any changes in restrictions goes into effect at noon on the Tuesday they’re announced.

 

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