COVID-19 Information and Resources
Get the latest updates on COVID-19, including how to protect yourself and others, testing locations, and vaccine availability.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a viral disease that spreads very quickly. People may feel a variety of cold-like symptoms 2 to 14 days after being exposed to COVID-19 from another person. Symptoms usually last for 1 to 14 days. COVID-19 can cause hospitalization and death, which can be prevented with the COVID-19 vaccine. Some people, including those with minor or no symptoms, may develop post-COVID conditions — also called “Long COVID.”
Symptoms of COVID-19
- Fever
- Cough
- Muscle/Body Aches
- Sore Throat
- Runny or Stuffy Nose
- New Loss of Taste or Smell
How COVID-19 Spreads
COVID-19 most commonly spreads when a person who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or talks next to others. COVID-19 can also be spread when someone touches objects or surfaces that have COVID-19 on them and then touches their nose or mouth.
How You Can Prevent COVID-19
- Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent COVID-19 hospitalization and death. Vaccines are available through our immunizations clinic, pharmacies, and your health care provider.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer.
- Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, and wash your hands immediately after.
Think You Have COVID-19?
If you are at high risk for complications and are exposed to COVID-19, contact your health care provider right away.
For additional information about COVID-19, contact our epidemiologists using the contact form below.
Testing for COVID-19 and Take-Home Test Availability
COVID-19 tests are available through your health care provider, at urgent cares, and pharmacies. The Adams County Health Department also offers free take-home COVID-19 tests at most of our locations. We are unable to mail tests to you.
If you test negative for COVID-19 at home, but still have symptoms or believe you have the virus, it is recommended you take another test 48 hours later to confirm your result. You can also get a test from a health care provider for a more accurate result.
Review the list of COVID-19 tests to see if your test expiration date may be later than what is on the box.
Adams County Government Center
Brighton, CO 80601
Westminster Clinic
Westminster, CO 80234
North Broadway Clinic
Denver, CO 80221
Commerce City Clinic
Commerce City, CO 80022
Contact the Communicable Disease Epidemiology Team
For emergency medical services, call 911. For other urgent public health matters or immediate reporting, please contact 720.769.7600 during business hours.