Sara Sandstrom, Gilpin County. Gilpin County Board of Health in consultation with its Public Health Agency will be continuing the indoor mask order even if there are changes with this order at the state level.

This decision is made based on current public health conditions, the level of vaccinations still needing to be completed, the prevalence of Covid-19 variants and the significant benefits the mask provides in protecting public health. 

The Gilpin County Public Order says, “Businesses shall deny admittance or service to individuals who refuse to comply with this Order and require the removal of any individual who fails to wear a face covering. Gilpin County Public Health may publish information about any outbreak at a business so that the public is aware of the extent and nature of disease spread in the community.”

The County encourages those who can work from home to continue to do so. Also if you are feeling sick stay home and contact your doctor to determine if testing is needed. 

The Order says, “Your actions in limiting the spread of Covid-19 by following the requirements of this Order and the County’s and State’s other public health orders will directly benefit you, the County and everyone in it.”

(Originally published in the April 8, 2021, edition of The Mountain-Ear.)