Boulder County Coronavirus Update: 764 Cases, Death Toll Up To 53

BOULDER COUNTY, CO — Boulder County's stay-at-home order ended Friday, and the county is now under the statewide safer-at-home guidelines. As of Monday afternoon, 764 people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Boulder County since the outbreak began, health officials confirmed. The death toll in the county has reached 53.

Around 288 people have recovered in the county, and 143 have been hospitalized, according to Boulder County Public Health.

The agency released the following municipal breakdown of case numbers in the county, which include both probable and confirmed cases as of Monday:

• Boulder: 207 cases
• Longmont: 353 cases
• Lafayette: 69 cases
• Louisville: 48 cases
• Superior: 5 cases
• Erie: 7 cases

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Longmont has the highest rate of cases per 100,000 people — 367.7, followed by Lafayette (238.3) and Boulder (194.4).

>> View the full Boulder County data report here.

Under the safer-at-home order, there is more flexibility for businesses to open if they are following social distancing guidelines. Critical businesses are open and limited non-critical businesses are operating with strict precautions in place.

Coloradans are no longer "ordered" to stay home, but are "strongly advised" to stay home, state health officials said. At-risk people, such as those 65 and older, should continue to stay at home unless absolutely necessary, officials said.

Gatherings in both public and private spaces of more than 10 people are prohibited under the new order, and those who do gather with 10 or fewer people are urged to wear masks and follow social distancing rules.
In a news conference Monday, Gov. Jared Polis announced that camping can begin at state parks May 12 via reservation only. Officials will be monitoring the spread of the virus and aim to make a decision about the status of summer camps, ski resorts and restaurants May 25, the governor said.

Under the new order, restaurants, bars, breweries and coffee shops remain closed for dine-in service. Playgrounds, movie theaters, casinos, bowling alleys, concert halls and museums remain closed.

Gyms, yoga and fitness studios remain closed, except for personal training and classes that are limited to members of a single household or a mixed group of four or fewer people who are complying with social distancing guidelines. Equipment sharing is prohibited (unless you belong to the same household).

If COVID-19 cases surge under the new safer-at-home order, a stricter order could be issued in Colorado, state health officials said.

Denver, Arapahoe and Weld counties consistently have the highest overall number of cases in the state; however, Morgan, Logan and Eagle counties consistently have the highest case rates per 100,000 people.

As of Monday afternoon, 19,879 people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Colorado among 106,761 people who have been tested since the outbreak began, health officials confirmed. Around 3,663 people have been hospitalized, and the death toll has reached 987.

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