Lakewood Coronavirus Update: Cases, Disaster Declaration Extended

LAKEWOOD, CO — Lakewood's City Council has approved the extension of the city's disaster emergency declaration to April 13. As of Monday afternoon, there were 253 cases of the new coronavirus in Jefferson County, health officials confirmed. Five people had died in the county.

All Lakewood civic center buildings remain closed to the public; however, in "limited cases only, such as for the Public Safety Center, members of the public will be allowed to enter city facilities and will be given access by an employee," city officials said. If the access is granted, social distancing rules must be followed.

Jefferson County Public Health withdrew its stay-at-home order Thursday and adopted the state's order to maintain consistency, health officials said.

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All arts and recreation facilities, including the Clements Community Center for older adults, will be closed through April 30. All park playgrounds, shelters, outside fitness equipment, courts and golf courses are closed until further notice, officials said. All performances and events at the Lakewood Cultural Center theater have been canceled or postponed through May 11.

Lakewood police, park rangers and community service officers are patrolling parks and recreation areas, businesses and neighborhoods to enforce the stay-at-home order.

"The primary goal is to first educate individuals and groups about the order to encourage compliance and discourage future violations," a public notice says. "Further violations of the order by individuals and groups can result in citations and fines."

The city has launched a map to help people find out which businesses are offering services. The map will be updated daily, officials said. If you are a business owner and want to be added, you can fill out the online survey.

Businesses can also find resources and information here.

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