Coronavirus Update In Lakewood: 629 Cases Confirmed

LAKEWOOD, CO — Jefferson County's stay-at-home order ended Friday, and the county is now under the statewide safer-at-home guidelines. As of Monday, 629 people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Lakewood since the outbreak began, health officials confirmed. There have been 1,658 cases and 94 deaths in Jefferson County.

Around 35 percent of Jeffco cases were in Lakewood, according to Jefferson County Public Health.

Number of Jeffco cases in surrounding municipalities, as of Monday:

• Arvada (Jeffco count only): 420 cases
• Westminster: 69 cases
• Golden: 152 cases
• Edgewater: 32 cases

Around 45 percent of the people who've been infected in the county likely contracted the virus in the community, but it remains unclear how they were infected, data show. Around 34 percent were infected by "known exposure to a COVID-19 case" — usually a family member, Jeffco public health officials said. Fewer than 2 percent of Jeffco cases were linked to recent travel, and around 20 percent of cases remain under investigation.

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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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