Eagle County is experiencing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases, specifically the Omicron variant.
So… Omicron is here. What can you do?
- Get vaccinated if you haven’t already. Vaccinations are available for anyone 5 and older.
- Get boosted. Booster shots are available for people 16 and older and have shown to increase protection against infection with the omicron variant.
- Businesses and their staff should proactively prepare for the holidays and busy winter season by ordering at-home COVID-19 tests.
- Get your flu shot if you haven’t already. Please contact your healthcare provider or a local pharmacy.
- Wear face coverings when in public indoor spaces.
- Stay home if you’re sick.
- Get tested if you’re experiencing symptoms.
- Keep holiday gatherings small this year and if possible, hold them outdoors.
Vaccination Clinics for Next Two Weeks in Eagle County (Vaccines are available for everyone 5+ and boosters are now available for anyone ages 16+)
- Starting Wednesday, December 22nd, Vail Health will be offering an additional vaccine clinic in partnership with the state.
Where: Vail Medical Professional Building (108 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657)- Walk-ins only – the team can accommodate up to 250 vaccinations per day
- Monday – Sunday 9:00am – 7:00pm (Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
- Please park at Lionshead (first two hours are free), as on-site parking is not available. Or you can take the in town bus. The stop is right across the street from us and is labeled “Vail Municipal Building.” Follow the signage to the 2nd floor in the old Howard Head space.
12.22 – Eagle at Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
- 12.23 – Avon at Chapel Square and Eagle at Colorado Mountain Medical
- 12.27 – Gypsum at Eagle Valley High School and Eagle at Colorado Mountain Medical
- 12.28 – Edwards at Freedom Park
- 12.29 – Vail at Red Sandstone Elementary (State Mobile Clinic)
- 12.30 – Eagle at Colorado Mountain Medical
Starting Wednesday, December 22nd, Vail Health will be offering an additional vaccine clinic in partnership with the state.
Where: Vail Medical Professional Building (108 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657)
- Walk-ins only – the team can accommodate up to 250 vaccinations per day
- Monday – Sunday 9:00am – 7:00pm (Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
- Please park at Lionshead (first two hours are free), as on-site parking is not available. Or you can take the in town bus. The stop is right across the street from us and is labeled “Vail Municipal Building.” Follow the signage to the 2nd floor in the old Howard Head space.
For a list of vaccine clinic locations, times, and appointments click here.
COVID Testing
For a list of vaccine clinic locations, times, and appointments click here.
*New testing site in Vail – International Bridge Site – testing 7 days a week! Location: 91 Willow Bridge Rd., Vail, CO 81657. Pedestrian access only. Open Monday-Sunday 8-5.
Starting December 28th, there will be a testing location at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village which will offer 24 hour testing for a fee of $75 per test. This site is being run by HighlineCovidTesting in conjunction with Town of Vail. You can also visit www.highlinecovidtesting.com for private COVID testing appointments.
Home test kits are available for purchase online and from many local retail stores, such as City Market, Walmart, and Walgreens. You can also order at-home rapid test kits here.
If you suspect you or a household member may have COVID-19, please refer to the Isolation/Home Care COVID-19 Recommendations.