Six positive cases of coronavirus were identified Thursday at a senior living and care center in Colorado Springs, according to health officials.

The cases were confirmed at the Laurel Manor Care Center, 920 S. Chelton Road, a facility specializing in long-term care, short-term rehabilitation and memory support, operated by Volunteers of America.

“As a public health agency, we are committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Susan Wheelan, El Paso County Public Health director, in a news release. “Our team became aware of these additional cases late (Thursday) afternoon and took immediate action to coordinate efforts with Laurel Manor Care Center and state partners to assess the situation and respond appropriately.”

Officials did not say whether it’s been determined how coronavirus was introduced into the facility.

“Proactive efforts are focused on identifying, isolating and testing all of those who may be at risk because of these new cases,” the release said.

The care center includes “apartment homes” in “intimate care neighborhoods” with amenities.

The facility has been “following the current recommendations of the CDC and other state and local health officials on response efforts and reinforcing … policies and procedures” regarding coronavirus, the VOA, which operates facilities nationwide, said in a website statement on COVID-19.

The six cases identified Thursday brings the total in El Paso County to 15, said Michelle Hewitt, a public health information officer. Two people in the county have died from coronavirus.

“We’ll share more details as they become available,” Hewitt said.