Coronavirus Live Colorado Updates: 9,730 Cases, 422 Deaths

According to government data posted Sunday afternoon, 9,730 people were infected with the new coronavirus in Colorado among 46,195 people who have been tested since the outbreak began. There were 1,813 people hospitalized, and 422 deaths were confirmed.

In a news conference Friday afternoon, Gov. Jared Polis announced a new order that requires all Colorado longterm health care facilities to provide detailed isolation plans. The Colorado National Guard is being deployed to three of the largest facilities, Polis said. There have been 111 outbreaks at residential and non-hospital health care facilities since the outbreak began.

Polis also ordered workers at critical workplaces, such as grocery stores and nursing homes, to wear face masks.

The Colorado Hospital Association said the latest statewide numbers show a "leveling off" of hospitalized patients due to so many Coloradans following the stay-at-home order. Darlene Tad-y, the association's vice president of clinical affairs, said our state is "doing an extraordinary job of social distancing, leading to this flattening of our curve."

If that trend continues, the statewide stay-at-home order — which is set to end April 26 — won't need to be extended, Polis said in a news conference Wednesday. He said the order has been "horrific" for our economy.

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State health officials said they believe around 17,000 or 18,000 Coloradans have already had COVID-19.

Colorado's stay-at-home order has been extended until April 26 amid the spread of the new coronavirus, Polis announced in a state address April 6. Denver's stay-at-home order has been extended until April 30.

In a news conference April 3, Polis asked all Coloradans to wear face masks whenever they leave the house. Several hours after the news conference, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the recommendation for everyone in the country.

The masks, which can be handmade from scarves or old clothing, should be worn during grocery shopping and other essential tasks, Polis said. People can visit the Colorado Mask Project to learn how to make masks.

>> Instructions for a mask that doesn't require sewing can be found here (scroll down for a YouTube tutorial).

>> More information about the Colorado kids' Face Mask Design Challenge can be found here.

"Wear masks, and save lives," Polis said. "They're literally allowing us to return to work sooner."

Polis also emphasized what the economic stimulus payments are for.

"Don't consider this free money — we're asking you to earn this money by staying at home, that is what the federal government is paying you to do," Polis said.

Latest updates:

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Wednesday updates:

CO Coronavirus: Data On Hospitals' Discharged Patients Released

Colorado hospitals have released new data that tracks the number of patients who've been discharged from hospitals.

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An Adams County judge declared a mistrial for Dreion Martise Dearing. The judge cited concerns about the new coronavirus pandemic.

Tuesday updates:

Colorado Coronavirus Cases By County: Tuesday, April 14

Here's a breakdown of cases and deaths in each Colorado county.

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Monday updates:

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CU Boulder Donates Protective Equipment To Health Care Workers

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Over the weekend:

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>> To volunteer, contribute or donate to help at-risk people across our state get through the COVID-19 outbreak, go to Help Colorado Now.

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