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FREE COVID community testing site in Lone Tree for Douglas County residents and neighboring counties
FREE COVID-19 community testing site in Golden for Jefferson County residents and neighboring counties
State of Colorado creates Staffing Shortage Fusion Center to address COVID-19 needs
State releases updated public health order for residential care visitation Indoor visitation allowed with safety precautions
Newest COVID-19 model estimates 1 in 49 Coloradans are currently infectious
Additional counties are moving to stricter levels on the dial
Several counties move to level red on state dial
Public health order specifies stricter levels as cases rise
State provides COVID-19 guidance to Colorado General Assembly
REMOTE, (Nov. 17, 2020): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today provided guidance to the Colorado General Assembly to convene as safely as possible. Because government is an essential service, it is exempt from most public health orders. The House of Representatives and the Senate can adopt their own rules to govern procedures and enforce compliance by members. CDPHE’s guidance is intended to assist them in keeping members of the General Assembly and other essential personnel as safe as possible during COVID-19.
Recommendations include:
State health officials release guide to safer Thanksgiving
Enjoy the holiday safely by celebrating at home or virtually
REMOTE, (Nov. 17, 2020): Thanksgiving is one of the most delicious days of the year, and a wonderful time to celebrate the people closest to you. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout Colorado, it’s important to do everything possible to keep yourself and your loved ones safe while celebrating Thanksgiving.