Colorado ski towns take safety measures as omicron spreads

Published December 30, 2021 9:19 AM

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) — Colorado resort communities are taking steps to control a surge in COVID-19 cases as seasonal visitors flock to the area for outdoor recreation. Starting Thursday, people will have to wear masks in public indoor spaces in Summit County, home to several ski resorts. The county has among the highest incidence rates in the United States, as does the Aspen area of Pitkin County. The County closed several municipal buildings Thursday to in-person services as they experience an influx of seasonal visitors and staffing issues due to the omicron variant spread, the Aspen Times reported.

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