75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 TOWN OF VAIL 970.479.2100 I valgov com MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF VAIL You've heard the message from public health experts near and far. the COVID-19 virus has no borders or boundaries. I an now attest to that personally: I have tested positive for COVID-19 and am in isolation. In following the protocols to notty those I've been in contact with, I've been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support that has been offered to Kristin and me. I am doing just fine and well on the road to recovery. I decided to go public with my diagnosis to not only share what it has been like for me, but to join with Vail Health CEO WiI Cook in communicating the urgent need for everyone to take immediate actions to knock this virus down. Please heed the wamings of our local public health experts, as it will free up critical resources for those who need it most and wil ultimately save ives. This means staying home it you are sick, caling your healthcare provider, helping tracking by reporting your symptoms, adhering to social distancing best practices, and folowing all county and state guidelines. Join in the ProtectOurValley movement because staying six feet away from someone now means that we can all be doser later. As many of you know, I have an underlying health condition, so I'm taking my diagnosis very seriously. At the outset, I never exhibiled any critical issues outside of feeling pretty crummy for a few days. This is why social distancing is so important. Some people experience mid symploms but are stil contagious to others, who might have a more severe reaction to COVID-19. We all know there wil be many more cases testing positive. Lef's help everyone pul through by reaching out virtually to triends and family to see how they are feeling and what support they may need. Im especially proud that Eagle Valley's behavioral health resources are well established, and I would encourage people to reach out to a behavioral health therapist for guidance on how to cope during this uncertain time. Behavioral health specialists are utizing telehealth to conduct appointments, and to find a local therapist, visit eaglevalleybh.org With our circumstances continuing to change each day. I urge everyone to stay strong. work together and pich in to help where you can. For example, join me in making a financial contribution to the Community Market food bank at eaglevalleycf.org. Other avenues includeo Vail Valley Salvation Army at salvationarmyvail.org and remember you can find the latest Eagle County public health information at ecemergency.org. Also, know that our Vail leadership is doing everything it can on all fronts to respond to this public health crisis to position ourselves for a rapid recovery - socially and economically. Our Town Council will hold a special virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 24 to discuss our progress. View the meeting on highfivemedia.org/life-five. Lastly, I can't begin to tell you how fortunate I feel to ive in such a caring community. The past few days have been challenging, and I now must turn my attention to my own recovery. For those of you who know me, it's hard to resist the temptation to answer every phone call and respond to every text and email that is coming my way. However, it's best that i disconnect for a time and rest Thank you for understanding, and l be in touch soon. Dave Chapin Vail Mayor By keeping our social distance now, we will be closer thanever later: V VAIL HEALTH TOWN OF VAIL vailhealth.org ecemergency.org I Protectourvalley vailgov.com 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 TOWN OF VAIL 970.479.2100 I valgov com MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF VAIL You've heard the message from public health experts near and far. the COVID-19 virus has no borders or boundaries. I an now attest to that personally: I have tested positive for COVID-19 and am in isolation. In following the protocols to notty those I've been in contact with, I've been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support that has been offered to Kristin and me. I am doing just fine and well on the road to recovery. I decided to go public with my diagnosis to not only share what it has been like for me, but to join with Vail Health CEO WiI Cook in communicating the urgent need for everyone to take immediate actions to knock this virus down. Please heed the wamings of our local public health experts, as it will free up critical resources for those who need it most and wil ultimately save ives. This means staying home it you are sick, caling your healthcare provider, helping tracking by reporting your symptoms, adhering to social distancing best practices, and folowing all county and state guidelines. Join in the ProtectOurValley movement because staying six feet away from someone now means that we can all be doser later. As many of you know, I have an underlying health condition, so I'm taking my diagnosis very seriously. At the outset, I never exhibiled any critical issues outside of feeling pretty crummy for a few days. This is why social distancing is so important. Some people experience mid symploms but are stil contagious to others, who might have a more severe reaction to COVID-19. We all know there wil be many more cases testing positive. Lef's help everyone pul through by reaching out virtually to triends and family to see how they are feeling and what support they may need. Im especially proud that Eagle Valley's behavioral health resources are well established, and I would encourage people to reach out to a behavioral health therapist for guidance on how to cope during this uncertain time. Behavioral health specialists are utizing telehealth to conduct appointments, and to find a local therapist, visit eaglevalleybh.org With our circumstances continuing to change each day. I urge everyone to stay strong. work together and pich in to help where you can. For example, join me in making a financial contribution to the Community Market food bank at eaglevalleycf.org. Other avenues includeo Vail Valley Salvation Army at salvationarmyvail.org and remember you can find the latest Eagle County public health information at ecemergency.org. Also, know that our Vail leadership is doing everything it can on all fronts to respond to this public health crisis to position ourselves for a rapid recovery - socially and economically. Our Town Council will hold a special virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 24 to discuss our progress. View the meeting on highfivemedia.org/life-five. Lastly, I can't begin to tell you how fortunate I feel to ive in such a caring community. The past few days have been challenging, and I now must turn my attention to my own recovery. For those of you who know me, it's hard to resist the temptation to answer every phone call and respond to every text and email that is coming my way. However, it's best that i disconnect for a time and rest Thank you for understanding, and l be in touch soon. Dave Chapin Vail Mayor By keeping our social distance now, we will be closer thanever later: V VAIL HEALTH TOWN OF VAIL vailhealth.org ecemergency.org I Protectourvalley vailgov.com