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Denver COVID-19 Status Update - Feb. 3, 2023

Published on February 03, 2023

COVID-19 Mid-Winter Increase
As epidemiologists with the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) expected, COVID-19 incidence and positivity are on the rise. But the most recent data also indicates hospitalizations are down. DDPHE continues to monitor COVID-19 cases, including the new XBB.1.5 variant, which is more contagious and more resistant to existing immunity.

Tagged as: , COVID-19, Press release, Public Health & Environment

DAS Blog: Why Socializing Your Pet is Critical to their Health

Published on February 03, 2023

It is a heart-wrenching fact. The number of animals surrendered by their owners to Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) last year jumped by more than 50% over those surrendered in 2019. That’s right, 50.5%, or 515 more animals.
And a primary reason these owners say they gave their pets away was the animals’ behavior. Here at DAS, we’ve found that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a lack of socialization of pets

Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Press release, Public Health & Environment

DDPHE, Denver Parks Remind Public to Report, not Touch Dead Birds

Published on January 25, 2023

With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (avian flu) impacting birds across Denver and much of the region, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) and Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) remind residents that birds and wildlife can carry disease. Residents should never handle wildlife and should keep pets away from sick or dead birds.

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