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Testing Asymptomatic People Is Part Of Virus Control Strategy, Too Aspen Valley Hospital’s COVID-19 testing operation has been a key part of upvalley virus control plans. Dave Ressler, Aspen Valley Hospital CEO, explained how testing people without symptoms fits into those plans during Thursday’s livestreamed community meeting . Read More The Basalt Public Arts Commission has been assisting artists financially throughout the pandemic. Now, the organization is providing a creative outlet for local artists, too.   Aspen Valley Hospital’s COVID-19 testing operation has been a key part of upvalley virus control plans. Dave Ressler, Aspen Valley Hospital CEO, explained how testing people without symptoms fits into those plans during Thursday’s livestreamed community meeting. CDPHE And CDE Release Guidance For Opening Schools In The Fall Monday, July 20 - The Colorado Department of Health and Environment and the Colorado Department of Education released a new guide Monday for plans to reopen schools in the fall. The departments said it is ultimately a local decision, but the state's guide will help local public health agencies work with districts to make a decision on fall learning plans.  The state's recommendations are based on which public health phase the school district is currently in. General recommendations, regardless of if the school district is in Stay-at-Home, Safer-at-Home or Protect-Our-Neighbors, include: Students stay six feet apart, but three feet of distance is acceptable. Older students and adult staff should maintain six feet. Staff and students over 11 years old are required to wear masks. Students ten and under are encouraged to do so as long as the student is able to take the mask on and off by themselves. An exception would be made for those who have a medical condition, are hard of hearing or are language learners. Maintain a healthy environment by decreasing congestion in hallways, entrances and other common spaces and use separate entrances when possible. Schools should stagger times of arrival, departure, meals and recess. Reduce capacity on buses and encourage social distancing. On all school transportation, masks should be worn and those of the same household are recommended to sit together. CDPHE officials said if Colorado returns to Stay-at-Home orders, schools will return to remote learning. If the state is in the Safer-at-Home or Protect-Our-Neighbors phases, in-person learning will be encouraged for K-8 students. High school classes will have smaller class sizes and social distancing measures.  "While our goal is to get students back into the classroom where they can be supported, we need to prioritize the health and safety of students, their families and staff," said Colorado Education Commissioner Katy Anthes. CDPHE officials said younger children are less likely to show severe symptoms from COVID-19 and the risk of transmission between children to adults is low. For that reason, the guidance encourages more social distancing for older students and adults and for adults in lower-grade classrooms. Whichever plan districts decide to enforce for the fall, CDPHE said a remote learning option should be available for students with a pre-existing health condition or for those who get sick during the school year.  It's a tale of two rivers: The Verde, which flows south from near Flagstaff, Ariz. to metro Phoenix, and the San Pedro, which begins in Mexico and flows north to Winkelman, Ariz.In some ways, the rivers differ drastically. The San Pedro is one of the last undammed rivers in the Southwest, while the Verde has many dams, including Horseshoe and Bartlett northeast of Phoenix. Parts of the Verde are protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act — protections the San Pedro doesn't share. This is Week in the Arts—a curation of virtual events, exhibits and reopenings around the Roaring Fork Valley. Buttermilk Drive-In movies continue evenings (9 p.m.) this week. Films include “Grease” on Wednesday and Teton Gravity Research’s mountain bike flick, “Accomplice,” on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased on Snowmass’s website. Grammy winners and Aspen Music Festival regulars Sharon Isbin and the Pacifica Quartet were going to team up to play music for guitar and string quartet by Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Vivaldi, Turina and Boccherini this August in Harris Hall. But this is a concert you can hear on their recently released CD, "Souvenirs of Spain Italy." Classical Music from Aspen host Chris Mohr chats with guitarist Sharon Isbin about their recent release. Governor Jared Polis announced a statewide mask order on Thursday, directing Coloradans to wear a face covering while indoors. The statewide mandatory mask order requires anyone over the age of 10 to wear a face covering over their noses and mouths when entering or moving within any public indoor space. It also mandates face coverings while using or waiting to use public transportation or taxis, car services and ride shares. Listen Listening... 4:02 Sounds from the Lake Christine Fire are courtesy of Outside Adventure Media. Counties and local fire departments are preparing plans for how to handle peak wildfire season during the COVID-19 pandemic. One local fire official said departments must strike a balance between controlling fires, and keeping the community safe from the coronavirus. Make The Switch To EFT Today You can help Aspen Public Radio save thousands of dollars a year on fees by switching to EFT. Classical Music from Aspen Is Back Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth this summer | Weekdays From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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