This dial includes six levels, from least to most restrictive.
Visit the CDPHE COVID-19 Dial page for more information on the dial metrics, levels and capacity limits, and FAQs
View the full state COVID-19 Dial Dashboard to the ratings for Boulder County and other counties in Colorado.
Metrics that Define the Levels
- New cases: How much the virus is circulating in a county.
- Percent positivity: Whether there is sufficient COVID-19 testing to capture the level of virus transmission.
- Impact on hospitalizations: Whether hospitalizations are increasing, stable, or declining
These three metrics below come from the CDPHE Dial Dashboard, and are regularly updated on Mondays and Thursdays. The most current data is always available on the dashboard.
Boulder County Status: Updated Nov. 30
| Criteria | Boulder County |
| New cases per 100,000 residents in the past 14 days | 759.9 (red level) |
| 14-day % positivity | 6.7% (yellow level) |
| Stable or declining hospitalizations | 8 days declining or stable (red level) |
Boulder County Metrics for People 18-22: Updated Nov. 30
| Criteria | Boulder County Metric |
| New Cases per 100,000 Among Individuals Aged 18 to 22 Years in Boulder County (14-day cumulative incidence) | 1,059.2 per 100,000 (Level B) |
| Positivity Rate for Individuals Aged 18 to 22 Years in Boulder County (14-day average)
|
7.7% (Level B) |
| Testing goals | Consistent (Levels A-C) |
