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Coronavirus Live Colorado Updates: 13,441 Cases, 680 Deaths
LIVE BLOG: Here's the latest information about the new coronavirus in Colorado.
According to government data posted Sunday afternoon, 13,441 people were infected with the new coronavirus in Colorado among 63,274 people who have been tested since the outbreak began. There were 2,438 people hospitalized, and the death toll has reached 680.
The statewide stay-at-home order is set to end Sunday; however some counties — including Denver, Boulder, Jefferson, Arapahoe and Adams counties — have extended their stay-at-home orders through May 8.
"We can rebuild the economy," Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said in a news conference Friday. "What we can't do is replace lives lost."
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In a news conference Monday, state health officials said they believe that more than 65,000 Coloradans have already had COVID-19.
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As of Sunday, 680 people had died from the new coronavirus in Colorado since the outbreak began.
Here's the latest breakdown of cases and deaths in each Colorado county.
138 Inmates At Sterling Prison Test Positive For Coronavirus
Mass testing is being conducted at the Colorado prison.
Boulder County Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through May 8
The decision was made amid "increasing cases of COVID-19, insufficient access to testing, and too few case investigators," the county said.
Dozens Of Inmates In Denver Jails Test Positive For Coronavirus
More than 60 inmates in two Denver jails have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the city confirmed.
Denver's Stay-At-Home Order Extended Through May 8
Denver's stay-at-home order was set to end April 30, but it's been extended until May 8, Mayor Michael Hancock announced Friday.
"This extension will help protect our community from COVID-19 as we continue to work aggressively to reduce the high rates," officials said.
When Colorado's Stay-At-Home Order Lifts, Guidelines Will Remain
Colorado's stay-at-home order lifts Sunday — what will that look like? Here's an overview.
Walmart Begins Implementing One-Way Aisles In Colorado
Starting Thursday, all Walmart locations are implementing single-direction aisles.
When Colorado Could Ease Coronavirus Social Distancing: Analysis
A new study shows when social distancing could be eased in Colorado, with the right containment strategies.
Most Boulder County Buildings Remain Closed Until June 1
The closures have been extended after Gov. Jared Polis announced the 'Safer at Home' guidelines.
Here's a list of which city facilities will remain closed.
Denver Faith Community To Lead 72-Hour Virtual Prayer Sessions
"We welcome everyone to pray with us this weekend as we maneuver through this pandemic," a Colorado pastor said.
McDonald’s To Give Free Meals To Front-Line Workers In Colorado
Starting Wednesday, McDonald’s will give out free meals every day to first responders and health care workers.
All Colorado Schools To Remain Closed For Rest Of Academic Year
The state’s largest teachers union supported the decision to keep schools closed, calling it a “difficult, yet necessary decision.”
City Of Littleton To Furlough 58 Employees
The city faces significant revenue loss amid the spread of the new coronavirus, officials announced Monday.
Compliance update: Which Colorado counties are following the stay-at-home order? Researchers are tracking cell phone data anonymously.
Updates from earlier this week:
Feed The Frontlines Boulder Exceeds $500K Fundraising Goal
More than $550,000 has been raised to support restaurants and healthcare workers in Boulder.
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