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Pandemic Health Emergency
Sec. 14-10-10. Delaration by Weld County Health Officer.
In addition to the authorities granted the Weld County Health Officer by and
through the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Health Officer shall have authority to declare
a pandemic health emergency if, in his or her professional judgment, illness or health
conditions within Weld County exist such that an emergency has been created thereby.
Sec. 14-10-20. Press releases.
In the event that the Weld County Health Officer has declared a pandemic health
emergency to exist, the Health Officer shall be the designee of Weld County Government
to provide press releases regarding medical and health conditions, including, but not
limited to, what health precautions should be exercised by citizens and Weld County
employees. All press releases regarding the continuity of Weld County government
operations shall be made by the Board of County Commissioners, or by the Public
Information Officer pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-15-20 of this Code.
Sec. 14-10-30. Authority to provide vaccinations.
In the event that the Weld County Health Officer has declared a pandemic health
emergency to exist, the Health Officer shall have the authority to provide vaccinations to
Weld County employees as directed by the Board of County Commissioners in order to
enable the continuity of Weld County government.
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