News Releases

COVID-19 Vaccines Available for 6 months and older

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children from the ages 6 months and up! Ask your pediatrician or health care provider about scheduling your child’s vaccine appointment today.

Learn more and see local clinics

Public Health reports first rabid bat of 2022

El Paso County and Colorado Springs Vaccine Consortium earns prestigious national Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties

Public Health encourages residents to protect themselves and their pets from rabies

El Paso County Public Health updates COVID-19 data and vaccine dashboards

Public Health recognized for excellence in financial reporting

Weather impacting COVID-19 testing site hours for March 10

El Paso County Public Health updating COVID-19 dashboards

Weather closures and delays impacting COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites

El Paso County Public Health encourages radon home testing in January

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, El Paso County Public Health urges individuals to stay home when sick and practice prevention

In anticipation of inclement weather, all Mako COVID-19 test sites will be open on a shortened schedule on Thursday, Jan. 6

Update on testing hours for Mako’s COVID-19 testing sites

Mako Medical offers free PCR testing at four drive-thru sites across the county

El Paso County Public Health updates COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidance to align with CDPHE and CDC

First Omicron COVID-19 case identified in El Paso County