Hancock Declares State Of Emergency In Denver

DENVER — Denver Mayor Michael Hancock declared a state of emergency Thursday after dozens of people tested positive for the new coronavirus over the past week in Colorado. The declaration order will make additional emergency resources available to assist the city in combating the spread of COVID-19.

The declaration will also give the city more flexibility to procure needed resources, officials said. The seven-day emergency order will be in effect through March 19.

Hancock is also discouraging large gatherings in the city to protect public health and safety, officials said.

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As of Thursday evening, nine people in Denver have tested presumptive positive for COVID-19. Their cases are considered "presumptive" until they are confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 22 people in Denver have been quarantined, the city said.

Gov. Jared Polis declared a state of emergency Tuesday and announced the state's plan for combating the virus.

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