COSTILLA COUNTY — The second Amended Costilla County Public Health Order that went into effect May 17 has been lifted.

The Costilla County Public Health Agency continues to encourage washing hands, social     distancing, wearing masks and especially limiting gatherings to immediate family. The COVID-19 virus is in the community. Plan to set your camp site away from other campers. Enjoy the great outdoors in a safe manner.

Distance yourself as much as possible, don’t share cups, plates and utensils, stay home if you’re sick and avoid crowds. Pay attention to fire restrictions and be safe.

Fireworks and open burning are prohibited during high fire danger Red Flag Warning days. And don’t forget to protect yourself from mosquitoes. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/West-Nile-virus-and-your-health . Check out the Costilla County Public Health Agency Facebook page for the most accurate and updated local information about the COVID-19 virus and for the most current information on the COVID-19 virus in the San Luis Valley to go www.facebook.com/slvemergency  or www.slvemergency.org website. For current Fire Restrictions and Red Flag Warning alerts visit the Costilla County Emergency Management Facebook  page.