Phillips County maintains Level Orange status

The spread of coronavirus continues in Phillips County and while the threat of notching one level higher on the Colorado COVID-19 dial inched closer, the Phillips County Commissioners worked diligently with the local health department to reach an agreement to remain at Level Orange - High Risk with a Local Public Health order in place for the next 30 days. The public health order keeps Phillips County at Level Orange and not higher on the dial at Level Red.

The Public Health Order, which became effective on Nov. 23 will remain in place until end of day, Dec. 23.

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