The number of outbreaks in Colorado fell for the second week in a row, and new cases and deaths linked to clusters grew by the smallest amount since tracking started.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment defines an outbreak as two or more cases from a common location or event. As of Wednesday, the state reported 177 outbreaks where the virus is believed to still be spreading, and 160 that had been resolved.
A week earlier, there were 194 active outbreaks and 129 resolved ones.
Statewide, 9,315 cases and 950 deaths are tied to outbreaks. Cases rose about 1.6% compared to last week, and deaths increased 2.8%. That’s the lowest rate of growth since the state health department first released outbreak data in mid-April.
The largest outbreaks were still ongoing, and 10 had more than 100 cases as of Wednesday:
- Sterling Correctional Facility: 600 cases, three deaths
- Van Cise-Simonet Detention Facility, Denver: 369 cases, 0 deaths
- JBS meatpacking plant, Greeley: 281 cases, six deaths
- Orchard Park Health Care Center, Centennial: 150 cases, five deaths
- Cherry Creek Nursing Center, Aurora: 144 cases, 34 deaths
- Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs: 141 cases, 25 deaths
- Mountain Vista Health Center, Wheat Ridge: 131 cases, 31 deaths
- Steven Roberts Original Desserts, Aurora: 125 cases, 0 deaths
- Villa Manor Care Center, Lakewood: 115 cases, 20 deaths
- Cargill Meat Solutions, Fort Morgan: 107 cases, four deaths
In addition to the largest outbreaks, five other facilities also had at least 20 deaths:
- Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons, Aurora: 98 cases, 23 deaths
- Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center, Brush: 99 cases, 22 deaths
- Laurel Manor Care Center, Colorado Springs: 90 cases, 22 deaths
- Centennial Health Care Center, Greeley: 88 cases, 22 deaths
- Julia Temple Healthcare Center, Englewood: 71 cases, 20 deaths
Nine new outbreaks have been confirmed since last week. Only one was in a long-term care facility, where most deaths have occurred. Other new outbreaks included an overnight camp, a hotel, two restaurants and a dermatology clinic.
