More than 358,000 people in Colorado have tested positive for COVID-19 and more than 19,900 have been hospitalized as of Sunday afternoon, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
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Below, we're updating this blog with the latest information regarding COVID-19 in Colorado.
Latest updates:
Sunday, Jan. 10
4 p.m. | Latest COVID-19 numbers
Here are the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado, as of 4 p.m. Sunday, with the change from Saturday in parentheses:
361,148 cases (+2,201)
19,985 hospitalized (+23)
64 counties
2,239,917 tested (+9,993)
4,770,751 test encounters (+33,948)
5,208 deaths among cases (+18)
4,107 deaths due to COVID-19 (+0)
3,179 outbreaks (+0)
The latest hospital data showed 873 beds in use by confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients. Colorado's three-day average positivity rate is 6.92%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Sunday, 183,323 Coloradans had received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. People with two doses was up to 33,878.
Saturday, Jan. 9
4 p.m. | Latest COVID-19 numbers
Here are the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado, as of 4 p.m. Saturday, with the change from Friday in parentheses:
358,947 cases (+2,837)
19,962 hospitalized (+107)
64 counties
2,229,924 tested (+11,417)
4,736,803 test encounters (+43,809)
5,190 deaths among cases (+52)
4,107 deaths due to COVID-19 (+0)
3,179 outbreaks (+5)
The latest hospital data showed 886 beds in use by confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients. Colorado's three-day average positivity rate is 6.78%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Saturday, 173,042 Coloradans had received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. People with two doses was up to 27,785.
Friday, Jan. 8
6:12 p.m. | Arapahoe County to distribute funds to small businesses
Restaurants, bars, caterers, movie theaters, gyms and recreation centers that meet certain eligibility requirements will be getting up $7,000 in funding during the coronavirus pandemic thanks to SB20B-001, which was passed during December's General Assembly, which allocates $37 million across the state.
The county said it would prioritize funding for small businesses with receipts of less than $500,000, followed by those with receipts between $500,000 and $1 million.
Small businesses should get ready to apply by reviewing the sample application and all program requirements at arapahoegov.com/sbrf.
6:04 p.m. | Thornton Fire to beging COVID-19 vaccination campaign for seniors
The Thornton Fire Department will begin its own mobile COVID-19 vaccination program on Monday, Jan. 11 for residents 70 or older.
Thornton Fire will offer the drive-thru vaccinations at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center parking lot, 11151 Colorado Blvd., but pre-registration will be required. Proof of age will also be required when you arrive at the appointment. Unscheduled arrivals will not be accepted.
4 p.m. | Latest COVID-19 numbers
Here are the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado, as of 4 p.m. Friday, with the change from Thursday in parentheses:
356,110 cases (+3,187)
19,855 hospitalized (+121)
64 counties (+0)
2,218,507 tested (+10,819)
4,692,994 test encounters (+43,560)
5,138 deaths among cases (+36)
4,107 deaths due to COVID-19 (+0)
3,174 outbreaks (+18)
The latest hospital data showed 915 beds in use by confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients, 39 fewer than Thursday. Colorado's three-day average positivity rate is 7.59%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Friday, 154,271 Coloradans had received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. People with two doses was up to 16,025.
8:45 a.m. | Polis update on COVID-19
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis will provide an update on the state's response to COVID-19 today at 12:15 p.m. State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy will join him.
Denver7 will stream this press conference on our mobile, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire apps, as well as our Facebook page.
Thursday, Jan. 7
7:34 p.m. | Two more cases of more contagious COVID-19 variant confirmed in Colorado, state health officials say
Two more cases of a more contagious variant of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Colorado, state health officials said Thursday.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) officials said the new case and a second possible case were found among staff members at the Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons operated by the Colorado Department of Human Services.
A possible case from Dec. 29 was changed to confirmed on Wednesday. In all, Colorado now has three confirmed cases of the new SARS-CoV-2 variant, B.1.1.7.
The new variant of SARS-CoV-2 is believed to be more contagious than previously identified strains of the new virus but doesn’t appear to cause more severe symptoms. Additionally, health officials said, currently approved vaccines for COVID-19 vaccine are thought to be effective against the new variant.
However, there is concern that if it's more transmissible, it could lead to more hospitalizations, more filled ICU beds, and the potential to overwhelm the health care systems, according to Dr. Eric France, the chief medical officer of the CDPHE.
4 p.m. | Colorado reports more than 3,400 new cases for the 2nd time this week
Colorado reported more than 3,400 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, the second time the number of cases have surpassed the 3,000-mark this week. The state also reported 121 deaths due to COVID-19. Hospitalizations continue to slowly decrease, per the latest data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
352,923 cases (+3,473)
19,734 hospitalized (+31)
64 counties (+0)
2,207,688 people tested (+12,377)
4,649,434 test encounters (+51,679)
5,102 deaths among cases (+52)
4,107 deaths due to COVID-19 (+121)
3,156 outbreaks (+11)
The latest hospital data showed 954 beds in use by confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients – 25 fewer than Wednesday with 108 patients discharged or transferred from hospitals over the past 24 hours and 92% of hospitals reporting. Wednesday's seven- and three-day average positivity rates in Colorado were 8.01% and 8.63%, respectively. Colorado's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Thursday, 11,182 people have been immunized with one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. There are 296 vaccine providers.
2:15 p.m. | Lt. Governor received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora.
Primavera, who's 70-years-old, encouraged Coloradans who are 70 and older to get vaccinated.
Primavera said UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital saved her when she was diagnosed with cancer around 30 years ago and it's only fitting they're saving her life now.
“I have made it my life’s work to overcome adversity -- no matter how seemingly insurmountable, and help others do the same. As the Lt. Governor, the Director of the Office of Saving People Money, a mother, and a grandmother, my greatest hope for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine today is to encourage my fellow Coloradans over 70 to do the same as soon as they are able,” said Lt. Governor Primavera. “In this moment, let’s remember where we have come from in the last 10 months, the fortitude we have shown, and use this to motivate us toward a future when grandparents can once again freely and safely embrace their grandchildren.”
Coloradans who are 70 and up account for 78% of COVID-19 related deaths in the state. Coloradans in this age group can find links to contact providers like UC Health, Denver Health, and Centura as well as information about how to get the vaccine here
12:50 p.m. | Tri-County health hosting virtual town hall to answer vaccination distribution questions
Tri-County Health is holding a virtual town hall for Douglas, Adams and Arapahoe counties to answer questions about vaccine distribution plans.
The town hall will be at 6:30 p.m. and the phone number to call in is (855) 436-3656. Community members can also watch on the Douglas, Adams and Araphoe counties Facebook pages, as well as the Tri-County Health Department Facebook page.
Health officials hope the town hall will help clear up confusion and frustration surrounding the vaccine distribution process.
Tri-County clinics are currently only vaccinating health care workers. The Tri-County website will offer a list of hospitals, pharmacies and safety net clinics for residents in the counties who are 70 and up as soon as they begin vaccinations for the group.
11:40 a.m. | Denver Public Schools launches free COVID tests for students, staff
Denver Public Schools is offering free COVID testing to all DPS students at several sites throughout the community that will be open on weekdays and weekends.
The district expanded its partnership with COVIDCheck Colorado to now offer free tests to students as well as staff, DPS announced Thursday.
All students are asked to take an initial test before returning to school for in-person learning. Ongoing COVID testing is recommended every other week.
Students can register by clicking here to sign up for a test.
Test results will be returned within 36 to 72 hours.
11:35 a.m.| Eagle County to offer next round of COVID-19 vaccine registration
Eagle County Public Health and Environment (ECPHE) announced additional clinics for county residents 70-years-old and up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The county is now accepting sign-ups from any residents in that age group on a rolling basis. ECPHE said they're using a revised process to improve fairness, efficiency and transparency.
If the number of sign-ups exceeds the available amount of vaccine doses, appointments will be issued based on a lottery system among those eligible residents. Those who are selected to receive a vaccination will be contacted using the phone or email address provided to schedule an appointment.
Eagle County has approximately 4,300 residents 70 and up. Additional clinics are being planned for next week as well as additional appointments in clinics this week.
County residents can sign up using the COVID-19 Vaccination Request Form or by calling (970) 328-9750.
10:55 a.m. | Bluebird Backcountry closed due to COVID-19
Bluebird will not open this weekend (Jan. 7-11) as staff who may have been exposed get tested, quarantine and wait for results.
A person who was at Bluebird Backcountry between Jan. 2-4 tested positive.
It expects to reopen Jan. 14.
7:31 a.m. | Colorado unemployment numbers
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported that 41,439 regular initial unemployment claims were filed during the week ending Jan. 2, 2021. The department attributes the increase of regular UI claims to a number of factors including quarter change, seasonal filings and claim reopens but the majority are likely fraud due to abnormalities in the data, according to thee CDLE.
The increase in reports of UI fraud is likely connected to the CARES Act programs expiring. These reports of UI fraud have increased proportionately with the increase in regular UI claims.
The CDLE said no Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) initial claims were filed the week ending Jan. 2 due to the expiration of the CARES Act.
Since mid-March, 773,558 regular initial unemployment claims have been filed. A grand total of 1,025,482 claims, including federal PUA benefits, were filed.
Wednesday, Jan. 6
4:15 p.m. | Latest coronavirus numbers
Here are the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado, as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, with the change from Tuesday in parentheses:
349,450 cases (+2,557)
19,703 hospitalized (+885)
64 counties (+0)
2,195,311 people tested (+12,090)
4,597,755 test encounters (+35,699)
5,050 deaths among cases (+59)
3,986 deaths due to COVID-19 (+65)
3,145 outbreaks (+54)
The latest hospital data showed 979 beds in use by suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. The latest three-day average positivity rate for COVID-19 tests is 9.68%. Colorado's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Wednesday, 127,425 people have been immunized with one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. There are 284 vaccine providers.
2:31 p.m. | Reminder: Otero County Public Health to hold mass vaccination drive-through clinic today
Otero County Public Health officials said they will hold a mass vaccination drive-through clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds in Rocky Ford.
Those wishing to get vaccinated must be 70 years or older and must be residents of Crowley or Otero counties.
You are asked to bring a valid government ID. Click here for more details.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
6:28 p.m. | CU Boulder Chancellor tests positive for COVID-19
University of Colorado Boulder Chancellor Phil DiStefano is in isolation at home after testing positive today for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, university officials said in a statement Tuesday night. His daughter also tested positive today for the virus.
Chancellor DiStefano is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to isolate at home, according to the news release.
“I went with my family to participate in the campus monitoring program and am grateful we did,” DiStefano said. “Without it, we may not have known we needed to complete diagnostic testing. We are participating in contact tracing, and I encourage our campus community to use the campus monitoring program. Faculty, staff and students with a Buff OneCard can continue to bring their immediate family and household members to participate. ... Like many others, I have been following public health advice and have taken this pandemic very seriously,” said DiStefano. “Our family’s situation is a reminder of how important it is to continue to follow public health guidance and to get tested.”
4:46 p.m. | State adds 2,450 previously-unreported hospitalizations to COVID-19 dashboard
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) said Tuesday it had added 2,450 previously-unreported hospitalizations to the state's COVID-19 dashboard "as a result of updates to Centura Health’s COVID-19 data reporting system and data from over the weekend."
In total, 2,003 previously-unreported hospitalizations were added to the dashboard, as well as an additional 447 hospitalizations from the holiday weekend, officials said in a news release.
State health officials say the new hospitalizations, dating back to April, will not affect their status released on Monday.
4:42 p.m. | Clear Creek County asks residents aged 70 and older to sign up online to received the COVID-19 vaccine
The Clear Creek County Office of Emergency Management said Tuesday any resident of the county that is 70 years or older interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine should first sign-up using this electronic form as the county prepares to move into Phase 1B of vaccine distribution
You can sign up here.
4:19. p.m. | Colorado clarifies guidance for Phase 1 vaccinations
Colorado has sent a letter to Phase 1 vaccine providers with more guidance on when to administer the COVID-19 vaccine:
- Local public health agencies should focus their efforts on prioritizing vaccination for any outstanding highest risk healthcare workers in phase 1A as well as moderate risk healthcare workers and first responders in phase 1B.
- The staff and residents at long-term care facilities will be vaccinated by the federal government’s Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program.
- All other phase 1 providers, such as hospitals, health systems, pharmacies and safety net clinics, should focus on vaccinating persons 70 years of age and older.
The letter also stated Colorado hopes to vaccinate the majority of remaining phase 1A health care workers around Jan. 15; the current supply of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be used to vaccinate moderate risk health care workers, first responders and adults 70 years and over.
"Once providers finish vaccinating these groups, we will be ready to vaccinate frontline essential workers, including teachers and childcare, likely beginning end of February," the letter stated.
4:13 p.m. | Adams County to open a new rapid testing site at Riverdale Regional Park
Adams County will open a new COVID-19 rapid testing site at Riverdale Regional Park, located at 9755 Henderson Rd., in Brighton, starting Wednesday, Jan. 6.
The site will operate Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be open through the end of March 2021. The previous rapid testing sites located throughout the county have all been consolidated into this one location. Registration is not required.
In addition, the Water World testing site will remain open through March 2021. This site operates daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with results available in two to four days. Registration is strongly encouraged for a faster experience at the site. Visitors can register here. For additional testing locations across Adams County and the metro area, visit the Tri-County Health Department's website.
4 p.m. | Latest coronavirus numbers
Here are the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado, as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, with the change from Monday in parentheses:
346,893 cases (+3,458)
18,818 hospitalized (+71)
64 counties (+0)
2,183,221 people tested (+17,209)
4,562,056 test encounters (+32,282)
4,991 deaths among cases (+47)
3,921 deaths due to COVID-19 (+14)
3,091 outbreaks (+26)
The latest hospital data showed 988 beds in use by suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. The latest three-day average positivity rate for COVID-19 tests is 8.96%. Colorado's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Tuesday, 120,510 people have been immunized with one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. There are 279 vaccine providers.
2:45 p.m. | Counties provide updates on COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Counties are providing updated information on COVID-19 vaccine distribution following Gov. Jared Polis' announcement that any Coloradan 70 and older could receive the COVID-19 vaccine, depending on supply.
The Lake County Office of Emergency Management said it's continuing to provide vaccinations to first responders and health care workers as quickly as possible. As soon as a it has a sufficient vaccine supply, additional populations will be included, such as educators, frontline workers and residents 70 and older. Until then, it cannot accommodate individual vaccination requests from the general public.
The Costilla County Public Health Agency is currently making appointments for county residents who are high to moderate-risk health care workers and first responders, as well as residents 70 and older. They can be contacted at (719) 672-3332 for more information.
El Paso County Public Health released a statement saying they're focused on Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. In El Paso County, officials don't have vaccines for Phase 1B recipients extensively available, although additional vaccine providers are enrolling. El Paso County Public Health anticipates increasing availability for those in Phase 1B soon and it will widely share additional information when it becomes available.
Read more on Colorado's vaccination distribution plan here.
2:31 p.m. | Otero County Public Health to hold mass vaccination drive-through clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 6
Otero County Public Health officials said they will hold a mass vaccination drive-through clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds in Rocky Ford.
Those wishing to get vaccinated must be 70 years or older and must be residents of Crowley or Otero counties.
You are asked to bring a valid government ID.
2:19 p.m. | Colorado adds new data to COVID-19 vaccination dashboard
The state of Colorado is adding new information to its COVID-19 vaccination dashboard that will include the total count of vaccine providers that have administered COVID-19 vaccine and how many people have been immunized, per data reported to the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS).
Starting Tuesday, Coloradans will now be able to see how many vaccines have been administered by vaccine type-- as well as by daily, weekly, and cumulative administration counts, state health officials said in a news release.
“While we expect the distribution to last for several months, we plan to be as transparent as possible with the public about where we are in the process," said Scott Bookman, incident commander, COVID-19 response. "Eventually, everyone who wants a vaccine will be able to get a vaccine-- and that’s truly an exciting thing.”
Not included in the new data? How many new doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are arriving each week, which could show discrepancies between what is available for the public and what has been administered thus far.
We asked the state about this and they responded that, to date, Colorado has received 242,192 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but only 120,510 have been distributed (according to the COVID-19 vaccine dashboard) - which comes to less than half of the total number of vaccines which have been received.
1:07 p.m. | Tri-County Health updates public on its vaccination plan
The Tri-County Health Department has updated its COVID-19 vaccination plan on their website, stating the current batch of vaccines will be given to health care workers and staff/residents of long-term care facilities as well as first responders, all who form part of the Phase 1A group outlined in the state's distribution list.
"Unfortunately, we aren't able to vaccinate community members who are 70 or older right now," the TCHD wrote, saying they will begin inoculating pre-approved healthcare workers this week. Healthcare workers looking to get pre-approved should contact the TCHD at callcenter@tchd.org.
11:40 a.m. | More vaccination appointment available in Summit County
Summit County, in partnership with Safeway and City Market, is offering additional COVID-19 vaccination appointments to county residents who are 70 years old and up.
Online registration opens at 4 p.m. today for appointments Jan. 7-9 at the Summit County Transit Depot, located at 0222 County Shops Road in Frisco.
Individuals who have signed up for SC Alert notifications will receive an alert when the online vaccination registration scheduler opens. Click here for the scheduler. It will not show up until 4 p.m.
This round of vaccinations will include front line health care workers and emergency responders in Phases 1A and 1B who haven't been vaccinated yet, as well as residents who are 70+.
“Summit County will be receiving allocations of vaccine on a weekly basis and we will hold drive-through vaccine clinics each Thursday for our prioritized populations,” said Nurse Manager Sara Lopez. “We know many of our residents age 70 and older were disappointed that they were unable to get an appointment for last week’s vaccination clinic. We are happy to be able to welcome several hundred more eligible residents at our clinic this week.”
Summit County cannot vaccinate individuals who are not permanent residents.
Vaccinations will be offered at Safeway and City Market Thursday through Saturday based on availability. Available appointments will be posted on the registration page.
11:15 a.m. | Colorado Cinemark theatres to reopen Friday
Cinemark says they’ll reopen their nine Colorado theatres starting Friday.
In a Tuesday press release, the company said the theatres will reopen in accordance to updated local mandates. This will include extensive disinfecting between showtimes, staggered showtimes, limited capacity and mask requirements.
Cinemark is also offering bookings for private watch parties allowing moviegoers to stay within their trusted group and watch a film of their choice.
Monday, Jan. 4
6 p.m. | If you are next in line for a COVID vaccine, be prepared to wait
Many hospitals are not yet distributing vaccines to those 70 and over nearly a week after the governor announced the age group was eligible.
HealthOne hospitals tweeted “Due to limited inventory, the vaccine is NOT currently available for members of the community.”
Many hospitals are still trying to vaccinate health care workers.
Denver Health says it hopes to start reaching out to those 70 and older this week.
Centura Health and UCHealth tell us they will contact patients through their online system.
“We are running vaccination clinics and we are communicating to our patients electronically, sending invitations in a random fashion. We set up both appointments at the same time the first and the second dose,” said Dr. Richard Zane, the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UCHealth.
The Colorado Hospital Association says while some hospitals with smaller populations got through Phase 1A quickly, others will take more time. Summit County is already administering the vaccine to those 70 and older through drive-up sites.
Stay up to date by checking your hospital and doctor's website to learn more about their vaccination plan. They are being inundated with calls, so be patient.
“We are now building that interface for patients not connected through UCHealth. Hopefully, this week or next, there will be access through our website to be able to sign up for vaccination,” Dr. Zane said.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says mass vaccination clinics are in the works in several counties. Until then, hospitals will be reaching out to individual patients.
The same goes for health care workers.
Many nurses, respiratory therapists, and even doctors have reached out to Denver7 asking when they will get their vaccine.
CDPHE says they hope to get to all Phase 1A health care workers by Jan. 15.
Click here to read the full story.
4:20 p.m. | Latest coronavirus numbers
Here are the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado, as of 4 p.m. Monday, with the change from Sunday in parentheses:
343,435 cases (+2,185)
18,747 hospitalized (+34)
64 counties (+0)
2,166,012 people tested (+7,184)
4,529,774 test encounters (+27,278)
4,944 deaths among cases (+10)
3,907 deaths due to COVID-19 (+0)
3,065 outbreaks (+12)
The latest hospital data showed 1,015 beds in use by suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. The latest three-day average positivity rate for COVID-19 tests is 7.48%. Colorado's goal is to remain below 5%.
As of Monday, Colorado had administered 113,700 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
2:50 p.m. | Colorado counties under Level Red COVID-19 restrictions move to Level Orange Monday
Starting Monday, counties in Level Red on the state's COVID-19 dial can move to Level Orange. Gov. Jared Polis made the request Wednesday following about two weeks of declining numbers and a ICU capacity lowering to 73%.
Following Polis' request, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan said the department planned to work with local public health agencies on next steps after data showed counties restricted in Level Red had reduced viral transmission "to a point where we can provide economic relief and move them into Level Orange."
Key requirements under Level Orange include:
• No gatherings of more than 10 people from two households.
• No more than 25% in-person workers for non-critical office businesses.
• No more than 50% capacity for critical and non-critical retail businesses.
• No more than 25% capacity, or 50 people, at restaurants, houses of worship and other indoor locations.
• No more than 25% capacity, or 25 people, for indoor gyms and recreation centers.
Click here to read the full story.
11:10 a.m. | Eagle County vaccine clinics already full
A series of clinics to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to residents 70 and older in Eagle County this week was already full by Monday morning, officials announced.
"We received a significant amount of interest in getting the vaccine," Heath Harmon, director of the county's public health department, said in a news release.
The county's 530 available reservations for receiving the vaccine were already full by mid-morning Monday. The county will add more reservations and clinics as the vaccine becomes more available.
Eagle County residents can check the county's COVID-19 website for information about vaccine availability.
11:05 a.m. | Boulder County offers vaccine signup
Boulder County Public Health is asking residents 70 and older to sign up to be notified for when a COVID-19 vaccine is available for them. Gov. Jared Polis last week announced that Colorado would be offering the vaccine to those 70 and up, the first widespread population group to receive the vaccine. But the state did not provide information on how and when all residents could receive the vaccine.
Boulder County officials Monday said county residents can sign up here to be notified when they can receive the vaccine.
“We have already received hundreds of emails and phone calls from residents asking for vaccines,” Chana Goussetis, Boulder County Public Health spokesperson, said in a news release. “We are delighted that so many people would like to get the vaccine! We ask for your patience as additional vaccine doses become available and we identify resources to provide the additional doses.”
11 a.m. | Denver DMV reopening
Denver motor vehicle branches are reopening for in-person service on Tuesday. The city close all five title and registration offices in November amid a rise in COVID-19 cases. Masks and social distancing will be required at the branches when they reopen for in-person service this week.
8:45 a.m. | Available Garfield County COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for residents 70 years old and older in Garfield County. Appointments are required.
To make an appointment at Valley View Hospital, call the COVID-19 community hotline at 970-384-7632. Click here for more information.
5 a.m. | Level Red counties move to Level Orange
Effective Monday, counties in the Level Red on Colorado's COVID-19 dial will move to Level Orange, which means restaurants will be able to once again serve customers indoors, though still at reduced capacity. While one restaurant owner said "to say that we are very ecstatic is an understatement" about the move, there is still some confusion about this means. Read more here.
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