Looking for more data on how COVID-19 is impacting our schools and young people? Our bimonthly data briefs provide El Paso County-specific data on COVID-19, with a focus on impacts to children and youth ages 17 and younger, including relevant updates, data trends and resources.

This page includes various credible articles that have been published recently to enhance the literature body and research on COVID-19.

The Delta variant is the most transmissible variant of concern yet, spreading more easily than both the original virus and the Alpha variant first identified in Britain. It is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in El Paso County, the state of Colorado and across the country.

Stay up to date on El Paso County's vaccination efforts and progress by visiting the vaccine dashboard.

Or explore local COVID-19 cases, numbers and trends in an interactive and comprehensive data dashboard.

Explore weekly school COVID-19 data briefs. 

 El Paso County is now vaccinating people age 12 and older. We're growing our list of providers as the federal supply of vaccine grows. Find out where you can get a free vaccine here.

Need to get tested for COVID-19? Find out where you can receive a free test here.

The CDC recently updated its mask guidance to recommend fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors when in areas with substantial and high levels of COVID-19 transmission, which includes El Paso County. Masks are an effective way to limit the spread of disease, especially when paired with other prevention measures like getting vaccinated, staying home when you are sick, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands frequently. Click below to learn more about masks and mask requirements.