More than 843,800 people in Colorado have tested positive for COVID-19 and more than 47,900 have been hospitalized as of Monday afternoon, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Click here for the latest update on the number of cases, the age, gender and location of presumptive positive, indeterminate and confirmed cases from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Below, we're updating this blog with the latest information regarding COVID-19 in Colorado.
Latest updates:
Friday, December 10
4 p.m. | Latest coronavirus numbers
Here's the latest COVID-19 data for Colorado from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.
854,084 cases (+2,299)
48,617 hospitalized (+147)
64 counties (+0)
4,181,264 people tested (+7,211)
13,428,820 test encounters (+40,113)
9,627 deaths among cases (+73)
9,874 deaths due to COVID-19 (+11)
7,026 outbreaks (+10)
The latest hospital data showed 1,391 beds in use by patients with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, 17 fewer than Thursday. Colorado's seven-day average positivity rate was 7.21%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Friday, 4,128,854 people have received at least one dose of the vaccine in Colorado, 3,722,497 people have been fully vaccinated.
3:40 p.m. | CDPHE: Colorado increasing access to monoclonal antibody therapy
The Colorado Unified Coordination Center is announcing additional sites for Coloradans to receive potentially life-saving monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19.
These state-led sites include three new locations at Kaiser Permanente facilities along the Front Range, according to the CDPHE. Patients can receive monoclonal antibody therapy at these sites starting Saturday, Dec. 11. Any Coloradan will be able to schedule their own appointment without a prescription from their doctor or health care provider for these locations and on-site providers will verify eligibility, and any Coloradan who qualifies for this treatment will be able to go to one of these state-led sites whether insured by Kaiser Permanente or not. Please note: You must have an appointment to receive treatment at any of these clinics.
Metro Denver
Lone Tree Medical Offices,
10240 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124
IV monoclonal antibody treatments
Saturday and Sunday only (Site will be closed on Sat, 12/18) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 11 a.m. start time on Saturday, Dec. 11.
Southern Colorado
Parkside Medical Offices,
215 S. Parkside Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Subcutaneous monoclonal antibody treatments
Saturday and Sunday only; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 11 a.m. start time on Saturday, Dec. 11
Denver
Kaiser Permanente Regional Office,
10350 E. Dakota Ave., Denver, CO 80247
Subcutaneous monoclonal antibody treatments
Seven days a week; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. start time on Saturday, Dec. 11.
Coloradans can call the COVID-19 vaccine hotline at 1-877-268-2926 for help making an appointment.
3:22 p.m. | Denver International Airport to open COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic for passengers, airport employees
Dennver International Airport officials announced plans for a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic for passengers and airport employees starting Friday.
Safeway/Albertson's will be administering the shots on select days in December, and both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines will be offered.
The clinic will be open the following days:
- Monday, Dec. 13 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 27 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
An appointment is needed for the clinic. Walk-ins will not be accepted. To make an appointment, click here.
The clinic will take place on the 4th floor of the Hotel and Transit Center on the far northwest side of the DEN Plaza. Signs labeled "Health Appointment" will direct people in front of Tom's Urban Restaurant, then north toward the terminal to the entrance of the clinic.
A few things are needed to participate in the clinic:
- Download and complete the Safeway/Albertson's release form prior to your appointment.
- Individuals with insurance are asked to bring your medical and prescription insurance cards. Medicare recipients will need to bring their new Medicare Part B card.
- Those without insurance can receive the vaccine through this program. Government funds will cover the vaccine costs.
- Those with appointments are asked to not show up more than 15 minutes early.
- To reschedule or cancel an appointment, use your confirmation link.
Thursday, December 9
4:45 p.m. | Latest coronavirus numbers
Here's the latest COVID-19 data for Colorado from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.
851,785 cases (+2,516)
48,617 hospitalized (+431)
64 counties (+0)
4,174,053 people tested (+6,501)
13,428,820 test encounters (+35,051)
9,554 deaths among cases (+59)
9,863 deaths due to COVID-19 (+49)
7,016 outbreaks (+10)
The latest hospital data showed 1,408 beds in use by patients with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, 39 fewer than Wednesday. Colorado's seven-day average positivity rate was 7.64%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Thursday, 4,123,615 people have received at least one dose of the vaccine in Colorado, 3,716,888 people have been fully vaccinated.
2:30 p.m. | COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue trending downward in Colorado; Kids 5-11 across the state have higher vaccination rate than all of US
Colorado continues to see a downward trend in cases and hospitalizations of COVID-19 following the surge from the fifth wave of the pandemic over the summer, Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state epidemiologist, said Thursday.
During a virtual news conference, state health officials provided the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Colorado. On Thursday, the CDPHE's COVID-19 Incident Commander, Scott Bookman, said 1,356 people were still hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19, though only 518 hospital beds were currently available as of 2:30 p.m.
"While the overall trend is positive, I do want to stress that we still have a lot of people in hospitals in Colorado," Bookman warned. He once again urged Coloradans to get vaccinated, especially if you're planning on visiting family for the Christmas holidays.
Now that kids 5-11 are able to get vaccinated, Bookman suggested planning the holidays around vulnerable groups of people by either testing for COVID-19 beforehand, hosting smaller gatherings, having said gatherings in well-ventilated spaces and getting everyone's contact information in case contact tracing needs to occur.
Bookman said the vaccination rate for this particular age group is higher across the state than it is when compared to the rest of the country. In Colorado, 115,557 kids aged 5-11 have received at least 1 dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which translates to about 24.1%. Across the U.S., only 17.6% of kids aged 5-11 have been incoluated, according to CDPHE data.
More than 1.1 million people in Colorado have received a booster shot, Bookman said, which translates to about 42.9% of all eligible Coloradans.
State health officials also provided the latest information on the omicron variant, which was first detected in South Africa in mid-November. No additional cases have been found in Colorado, Herlihy said.
Watch the full news conference below:
Wednesday, December 8
4:58 p.m. | Latest coronavirus numbers
Here's the latest COVID-19 data for Colorado from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.
849,269 cases (+2,377)
48,186 hospitalized (+144)
64 counties (+0)
4,167,552 people tested (+5,135)
13,393,769 test encounters (+27,800)
9,495 deaths among cases (+30)
9,814 deaths due to COVID-19 (+59)
7,006 outbreaks (+22)
The latest hospital data showed 1,447 beds in use by patients with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, 14 fewer than Tuesday. Colorado's seven-day average positivity rate was 7.87%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Wednesday, 4,116,577 people have received at least one dose of the vaccine in Colorado, 3,708,753 people have been fully vaccinated.
10:45 a.m. | Orange Theory Fitness cited over lack of mask wearing
The Orange Theory Fitness gym on W. 32nd Avenue in Denver was received a $999 fine on Dec. 3 "for not complying with orders to adhere to the public health order issued" by the city of Denver, according to a Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
The public health order requires all indoor Denver businesses and venues to require proof of vaccination or put a mask mandate in place until Jan 3, 2022.
5 a.m. | Douglas County school board votes to drop universal mask requirement
The Douglas County School District Board of Education voted to adopt a resolution to allow parents to choose whether their kids wear masks and prohibits the district from putting a vaccine mandate in place. Read the full story here.
Tuesday, December 7
4:12 p.m. | Latest coronavirus numbers
Here's the latest COVID-19 data for Colorado from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.
846,892 cases (+3,041)
48,042 hospitalized (+93)
64 counties (+0)
4,162,417 people tested (+11,110)
13,365,969 test encounters (+48,886)
9,465 deaths among cases (+85)
9,755 deaths due to COVID-19 (+103)
6,984 outbreaks (+23)
The latest hospital data showed 1,461 beds in use by patients with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, 21 more than Monday. Colorado's seven-day average positivity rate was 8.19%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Tuesday, 4,111,386 people have received at least one dose of the vaccine in Colorado, 3,703,316 people have been fully vaccinated.
7:08 a.m. | Mask mandate in Clear Creek County
On Dec. 3, 2021, the Clear Creek County Board of Health passed a public health order requiring face coverings to be worn by everybody 3 years old and up in all public indoor spaces. This went into effect today.
Resolution 21-06 will be suspended when Clear Creek County has experienced at least 21 consecutive days in moderate or low transmission, or when the Colorado Crisis of Standards of Care Plan is deactivated.
Monday, December 6
10:09 p.m. | FEMA team deploying to Colorado
A 15-person team is deploying to Colorado at the request of the Federal Management Agency to support civilian health care workers treating COVID-19 patients.
The Department of Defense is providing a monoclonal antibody infusion team from the U.S. Air Force — which includes nurses, respiratory therapists and medical doctors — to provide support at the Frederico F. Peña Southwest Family Health Center and Urgent Care in Denver.
In total, approximately 55 military medical personnel are deploying in three teams. One team is deploying to Michigan and another to New Mexico.
4:38 p.m. | Latest coronavirus numbers
Here's the latest COVID-19 data for Colorado. A reminder that today's state data is an aggregate from the weekend as well as Monday's.
843,851 cases (+5,264)
47,949 hospitalized (+345)
64 counties (+0)
4,151,307 people tested (+14,805)
13,317,083 test encounters (+84,756)
9,380 deaths among cases (+36)
9,652 deaths due to COVID-19 (+70)
6,961 outbreaks (+12)
The latest hospital data showed 1,440 beds in use by patients with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, 12 fewer than Sunday. Colorado's seven-day average positivity rate was 9.25%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Monday, 4,105,085 people have received at least one dose of the vaccine in Colorado, 3,696,627 people have been fully vaccinated.
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