Congressman Crow Statement on First Presumptively Positive COVID-19 Case in Colorado
Following the announcement of the first Colorado cases that tested presumptive positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including a woman in Douglas County, Congressman Jason Crow issued the statement below.
"The news of coronavirus cases in Colorado, including one in Douglas County, is concerning. As we continue to learn more information, it's important to seek information from reliable sources and follow the health guidelines provided by medical and public health professionals. Our office remains in close contact with Governor Polis and state and federal officials and we will ensure that health officials are providing timely information. I will continue working with the entire Colorado congressional delegation to secure the federal resources that Colorado needs to respond effectively. Colorado is fortunate to be home to some of the best hospitals and public health experts in the country and we must continue to heed their advice when dealing with the virus."
Earlier this week, Crow helped pass the bipartisan, bicameral emergency supplemental funding bill to respond to COVID-19, which includes at least $9.3 million for Colorado. Crow also joined a letter along with the other members of the congressional delegation seeking expedited approval of federal grant money for the state's public health response to the virus. In addition, Crow shared a letter with constituents and is hosting information from the Center for Disease Control on his website for more information.
Crow encourages Coloradans who have questions or concerns to call the state's COVID-19 hotline at 877-462-2911 or visit the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment website. Fact sheets from the Center for Disease Control in several languages are also linked below.
CDC Fact Sheets on Coronavirus:
- What You Need to Know: English, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- What To Do If You Are Sick: English, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- What the Public Should Do: English
- Stop the Spread of Germs: English, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
Additional CDC Information on Coronavirus: