Boulder County Moves To Level Clear: What To Know

BOULDER COUNTY, CO — Jefferson County will move to Level Clear on Sunday, which will allow businesses to operate at 100 percent capacity, public health officials said. The new level will remain in effect for a three-month observation period.

"Boulder County will largely align with the state’s updates to its mask order, although masks will continue to be required in schools, childcare, and indoor children’s camps until the end of the school year in the same manner they have been," Boulder County Public Health said in a news release. "Even if not required under the new order, businesses may continue to require its employees, staffs, or customers to wear masks."

If hospitalizations surge during Level Clear, the county may have to reinstate business capacity limits, public health officials said. The county must not exceed two hospital admissions per 100,000 residents in 14 days.

“We understand that changing guidance from the federal and state government on mask guidance is creating stress for those on different sides of these issues,” said Lexi Nolen, Boulder County Public Health acting executive director.

"We ask that people be kind and treat each other with respect and do not contribute to the collective trauma that COVID has caused the community. We remain concerned about the unnecessary cases, hospitalizations and deaths that may result from the changing guidelines, and Boulder County Public Health continues to recommend the use of masks, social distancing and other preventive measures for the unvaccinated, especially indoors.”

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Nolen urged residents to get vaccinated.

“To remain in Level Clear and fully open, we need everyone to get vaccinated, especially young age groups, where we have seen increased numbers of cases,” Nolen said. “Now that the vaccine is approved for 12+, we encourage everyone who is now eligible to get vaccinated as soon as they can. There are many COVID-19 vaccine providers and special clinics in Boulder County. Together we can control this virus and protect our loved ones.”

Anyone with questions about the mask order Level Clear capacities can contact the Boulder County Call Center at 720-776-0822 or view the COVID-19 information on BCPH’s website.