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Coronavirus Live Colorado Updates: 2,307 Cases, 47 Deaths
LIVE BLOG: Here are the latest news updates about the new coronavirus in Colorado.
According to government data posted Sunday afternoon, there were 2,307 cases of the new coronavirus in Colorado, and 14,470 people have been tested. There were 326 people hospitalized, and 47 deaths were confirmed.
President Donald Trump has approved Gov. Jared Polis' request in declaring a Major Disaster in Colorado. The governor submitted the request Wednesday to secure longterm recovery assistance for our state.
Just one day after Polis warned people not to head into the mountains amid the state's stay-at-home order, Colorado State Patrol said troopers have seen large crowds in some regions.
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"Believe it or not, still have plenty of skiers and boarders on Loveland and Berthoud Passes," Colorado State Patrol said in a tweet. Troopers said they saw the visitors "cramming into cars to shuttle to the top."
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Polis said it's important that Coloradans don't treat the order "like a vacation."
"It’s not the time to drive two or three hours to mountain communities," Polis said in a news conference Friday. "Wait until this blows over to enjoy them."
Data show that if people don't follow social distancing rules, up to 33,200 people could be dead by June 1, Polis said. With 60 percent social distancing, that number is expected to be around 11,500, he said.
"This is not a competition to see what you can get away with," Polis said at a news conference Friday. "The contest is who can best comply with the spirit of this order."
The order is "buying time" for the state to gather the necessary hospital beds and medical supplies, Polis said. The state's goal is to have an additional 1,000 intensive care unit beds by May, and an additional 5,000 beds by the summer.
Latest updates:
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Starting on Monday, Krispy Kreme will be giving out free doughnuts every week to healthcare workers across the country.
Friday updates:
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Coloradans now have an extension for getting their REAL ID driver licenses and identification cards.
“Unfortunately, in times of crisis like this, we’ve seen scams looking to exploit Coloradans’ generosity," our secretary of state said.
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Thursday updates:
Colorado Avalanche Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A Colorado Avalanche player is in isolation after he tested positive for the new coronavirus, the team confirmed Thursday.
Colorado Stay-At-Home Order: What's Open, Closed
Here's a list of the businesses and services that are open, and those that are closed in Colorado during the stay-at-home order.
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Hestra's U.S. headquarters, in Arvada, has donated 38,000 pairs of gloves to first responders amid the spread of the new coronavirus.
Wednesday updates:
Gov. Polis Issues Stay-At-Home Order In Colorado
"We're issuing a stay-at-home order to save lives ... we're talking about thousands of lives, perhaps tens of thousands," Polis said.
3 Metro Denver Health Departments Issue Stay-At-Home Orders
Boulder County Public Health, Jefferson County Public Health and Tri-County Health Department have issued stay-at-home orders.
CO Doctor Posts Coronavirus Warning: 'This Isn't Another Flu'
"Over 100 hours into my shift, I have first hand experiences with this virus and it’s as bad as you can imagine," a Colorado doctor said.
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As the number of cases grows, Colorado's largest school districts say they will not do public notifications.
Denver Schools Prepare For Switch To Online Learning
Colorado's largest school district is spending this week gearing up for online learning to start April 7.
Denver Zoo Launches Virtual Experience With Videos, Activities
While families can't visit the Denver Zoo in person, they can check out wildlife in an interactive experience online.
Tuesday updates:
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Regional Transportation District officials said buses and trains will operate on weekend schedules beginning April 17.
Coloradans Submit 'Historic' Number Of Firearms Background Checks
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Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has ordered all Denver residents to shelter in place beginning Tuesday evening.
City Of Arvada Extends State Of Emergency, Facilities Closures
The Arvada City Council has extended the city's emergency declaration through April 6.
'Great American Takeout' Aims To Support Colorado Restaurants
A coalition of restaurants is asking Colorado residents to order in on Tuesday to support the industry during the coronavirus crisis.
Monday updates:
The city said that liquor and marijuana stores with "extreme physical distancing in place" will be exempt from the new order.
City Of Boulder Issues Stay-At-Home Order
The order will remain in effect through April 10, officials said.
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A test for the new coronavirus delivers results in between 2 and 10 minutes, Aytu BioScience said.
Coronavirus: Gov. Polis Orders In-Person Workforce Reduction
Gov. Jared Polis has ordered non-critical workplaces to temporarily reduce their in-person workforces by half.
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State officials and health organizations are encouraging Coloradans to donate blood to help save lives.
Scammers are using the new coronavirus outbreak to take advantage of people, Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said.
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