Larimer County

The Larimer County Department of Health added 3 new COVID-19 related deaths to its cumulative tally on Monday (Jan. 4), bringing the county's death toll since the start of the pandemic to 154.

The deaths accounted for in December make up 46% of all COVID-19 related deaths in Larimer County and equate to more than three times the 22 deaths reported in November, the county's second deadliest month of the pandemic.

According to data from the Larimer County Department of Health's website, although more than half of those who died were 85 years of age or older, 3 of the deaths reported since Sunday have been Fort Collins women under 60 — a 58-year-old, a 47-year-old and a 30-year-old.

December remains the deadliest month of the pandemic for Larimer County, as 48 people have lost their lives to COVID-19 during this month alone.

At 6.3%, the positivity rating is the lowest it's been since October when it hit 5.1%, before rising due to a wave of cases in the fall.

Police are still trying to solve these troubling cases.

December has proven to be Larimer County's deadliest month in terms of COVID-19 deaths, as there have been over 30 deaths in the county since December 1.

Another COVID-19 related death was added to Larimer County's cumulative tally on Sunday (Dec. 20), bringing the county's total to 31 deaths in December alone, and 112 since the beginning of the pandemic.

The county has now lost 26 residents to COVID-19 in December alone, and 106 since the beginning of the pandemic.

A local family has partnered with Larimer County Natural Resources in order to conserve an 884-acre ranch west of Red Mountain Open Space.

The Larimer County Department of Health has recorded 103 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, 23 of which occurred within the first ten days of December.

As of Wednesday (Dec. 16), there have been 98 recorded deaths in Larimer County since March. According to Larimer County Public Health director Tom Gonzales, 39% of the 98 deaths were recorded in November and December.