There have been more than 73,000 cases of coronavirus in Colorado since the onset of the pandemic, including 1,968 deaths due to the virus, according to the latest numbers from state health officials Sunday.
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:
Sunday, Oct. 11
4:31 p.m. | Latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado
Here were the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado, as of 4 p.m. today.
78,461 cases (+819)
7,893 hospitalized (+14)
64 counties (+0)
1,017,219 people tested (+10,372)
1,560,179 test encounters (+19,017)
2,113 deaths among cases (+1)
1,998 deaths due to COVID-19 (+0)
864 outbreaks (+2)
The latest hospital data showed 383 beds in use by COVID-19 or suspect COVID-19 patients, with 65% of facilities reporting data in the last 24 hours. Saturday's three-day positivity rate was 4.04%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
Saturday, Oct. 10
4 p.m. | Latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado
Here were the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado, as of 4 p.m. today.
77,642 cases (+1,023)
7,879 hospitalized (+24)
64 counties (+0)
1,006,847 people tested (+11,030)
1,541,162 test encounters (+22,708)
2,112 deaths among cases (+9)
1,998 deaths due to COVID-19 (+0)
862 outbreaks (+3)
The latest hospital data showed 365 beds in use by COVID-19 or suspect COVID-19 patients, with 81% of facilities reporting data in the last 24 hours. Friday's three-day positivity rate was 3.79%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
Friday, Oct. 9
4:31 p.m. | Colorado Rapids postpone match against LA Galaxy due to positive COVID-19 test
The Colorado Rapids, the state's Major League Soccer team, has announced the team has postponed its match against the LA Galaxy after a new confirmed case of COVID-19 among the Rapids' player pool.
This is the fourth match the Rapids have canceled since Sept. 26 due to the novel coronavirus.
4:28 p.m. | Rocky Mountain National Park to end timed entry reservation system on Oct. 13
Rocky Mountain National Park officials say they will end the timed entry permit reservation system that has been in place since June 4 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
The modification is the result of the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state public health authorities, said spokeswoman Kyle Patterson.
Entrance passes are still required in all areas of the park, including but not exclusive to Lumpy Ridge, Lily Lake, Longs Peak, Wild Basin, East Inlet and North Inlet, Patterson said.
You are advised to not visit the park if you're feeling sick or were recently exposed to COVID-19. Visitors should also follow local area health orders, maintain a proper social distance of at least 6 feet, and wear a cloth face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained. Visitors are also asked to avoid high-risk outdoor activities.
4 p.m. | Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continue to increase in Colorado
Hospitalizations due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Colorado as the state recorded yet another day of more than 800 positive cases of the novel coronavirus, according to the latest data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
76,619 cases (+834)
7,855 hospitalized (+21)
64 counties (+0)
995,817 people tested (+10,821)
1,518,454 test encounters (+22,256)
2,103 deaths among cases (+8)
1,998 deaths due to COVID-19 (+1)
859 outbreaks (+13)
The latest hospital data shows 380 hospital beds in use by confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients – 24 more than Thursday with 36 patients discharged or transferred from hospitals over the past 24 hours and 84% of state hospitals reporting. Thursday’s 3-day moving average positivity rate was 3.72%. The state’s target is to remain below 5%.
Click here to explore the latest COVID-19 case data for Colorado.
Thursday, Oct. 8
6 p.m. | Tri-County Health Department warns of tighter COVID-19 restrictions if cases continue to go up
Residents in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties could see their way of life upended once again if the number of coronavirus infections isn’t reduced anytime soon.
The warning from the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) came Thursday afternoon, as health officials warned the counties are at risk of moving to a more restrictive level in the state’s COVID-19 dial due to a worrisome upward trend in the number of positive cases and hospitalizations over the past two weeks.
Moving the counties to a more restrictive level would mean reduced capacity for businesses, houses of worship and community gatherings, as well as earlier last call times for bars and restaurants, Tri-County Health officials said in a news release.
4 p.m. | Colorado sees 3rd largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases
Colorado reported its 3rd largest single-day increase of coronavirus cases since the pandemic was first reported in the state on March 5, according to the latest data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
75,785 cases (+863)
7,834 hospitalized (+63)
64 counties (+0)
984,996 people tested (+10,133)
1,496,198 test encounters (+18,897)
2,095 deaths among cases (+10)
1,997 deaths due to COVID-19 (+7)
846 outbreaks (+13)
The latest hospital data shows 356 hospital beds in use by confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients – 13 fewer than Wednesday with 31 patients discharged or transferred from hospitals over the past 24 hours and 87% of state hospitals reporting. Wednesday’s 3-day moving average positivity rate was 3.85%. The state’s target is to remain below 5%.
Click here to explore the latest COVID-19 case data for Colorado.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
4:02 | Latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado
Here were the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado, as of 4 p.m. today.
74,922 cases (+731)
7,771 hospitalized (+50)
64 counties (+0)
974,863 people tested (+9,414)
1,477,301 test encounters (+17,969)
2,085 deaths among cases (+4)
1,990 deaths due to COVID-19 (+7)
833 outbreaks (+16)
The latest hospital data showed 369 beds in use by COVID-19 or suspect COVID-19 patients, with 87% of facilities reporting data in the last 24 hours. Tuesday's three-day positivity rate was 3.69%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
2:40 p.m. | Colorado Rapids match postponed
The Major League Soccer match Wednesday night between the Colorado Rapids and the Los Angeles Football Club has been postponed, team officials announced.
A new case of COVID-19 was identified among the Rapids' staff members. The game was scheduled to be played at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, where the team had expected to allow fans back in the stadium this week before scrapping those plans.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
4:19 | Latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado
Here were the latest coronavirus numbers for Colorado, as of 4 p.m. today.
74,191 cases (+654)
7,721 hospitalized (+28)
64 counties (+0)
965,449 people tested (+7,916)
1,459,332 test encounters (+15,070)
2,081 deaths among cases (+12)
1,983 deaths due to COVID-19 (+15)
817 outbreaks (+15)
The latest hospital data showed 343 beds in use by COVID-19 or suspect COVID-19 patients, with 89% of facilities reporting data in the last 24 hours. Monday's three-day positivity rate was 3.59%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
4:15 p.m. | Colorado seeing an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Colorado is seeing an increase in the number of hospital admissions due to coronavirus despite a plateau in the number of new cases, Gov. Jared Polis and State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy said Tuesday.
If the upward trend in admissions continues, Dr. Herlihy predicts continued growth in cases and increased demand on hospitals ahead of a predicted spike during the winter holidays.
11 a.m. | Clear Creek County deputy DA tests positive
Clear Creek County court operations will be limited to essential functions only until Wednesday, Oct. 14 after a deputy district attorney tested positive for the coronavirus and went into quarantine on Monday.
The deputy DA was last working in the court last Tuesday, Sept. 29, and the court is working to notify everyone who was in the same courtroom as the deputy DA to quarantine for 14 days out from Sept. 29.
Officials are also asking anyone who was at the Clear Creek County Court on Sept. 29 to email the clerk at tamara.lewis@judicial.state.co.us or call 303-569-0820 to help with contact tracing.
The court advises anyone scheduled to appear in court before Oct. 14 to contact their attorney or leave a message with the Clerk of Court detailing their contact information to get a new court date.
“We are working closely with the Department of Health and District Attorney’s Office to gather additional information and to make these contact tracing notifications,” Chief Judge Mark Thompson said. “To do so most effectively, and in the interest of public safety, all jury trials and most other in-person hearings are now postponed until further notice.”
Monday, Oct. 5
8:18 p.m. | Growing number of coronavirus cases in Grand County, health officials say
Grand County Public Health officials say they are seeing an increase in the number of cases within the county.
County health officials said on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, they reported nine confirmed cases at Cliffview Assisted Living Center and two at West Grand High School. But today, health officials said they confirmed an increasae of 12 new cases, ten from 10 Cliffview Assisted Living Center and two others which are still under investigation.
County health officials ask residents to continue to following COVID-19 guidelines by staying home if you're feeling sick, by keeping a proper social distance of six feet, avoiding large gatherings and washing your hands frequently for 20 seconds.
4 p.m. | Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 remain above 200 in Colorado
The number of people hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Colorado continues to grow, with the state reporting 233 were hospitalized due to COVID-19 as of Monday. Here's the latest data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE):
73,537 cases (+461)
7,693 hospitalized (+20)
64 counties (+0)
957,533 people tested (+6,774)
1,444,262 test encounters (+13,722)
2,069 deaths among cases (+1)
1,968 deaths due to COVID-19 (+0)
802 outbreaks (+4)
The latest hospital data showed 325 beds in use by COVID-19 or suspect COVID-19 patients – 22 more than Sunday with 26 patients discharged or transferred from hospitals over the past 24 hours and 56% of facilities reporting data in the last 24 hours. Sunday's three-day positivity rate was 3.44%. The state's goal is to remain below 5%.
Click here to explore the latest COVID-19 case data for Colorado.
3:46 p.m. | No fans allowed during Colorado Rapids games at home
The Colorado Rapids will not host fans at its upcoming home matches against LAFC on Oct. 7 and LA Galaxy on Oct. 10, the team announced Monday afternoon.
"As we return to MLS action this Wednesday, the club has taken the decision to delay the return of fans to our stadium out of an abundance of caution,” said Pádraig Smith, Colorado Rapids Executive VP & General Manager in a statement. "The health and safety of our players, staff and supporters has always been our main priority as we navigate this unique season. While our plan to host fans at DICK’s Sporting Goods Park remains approved by state officials, we want to ensure we are taking every precaution possible to create the safest environment on game days. As excited as we are to see our supporters cheering the team on in person, we felt this was best course of action at this time.”
Fans who have already purchased tickets to the Rapids’ matches on Oct. 7 and Oct. 10 will be contacted by Rapids ticketing staff with refund information.
12:27 p.m. | DougCo, Cherry Creek schools report COVID-19 cases
On Monday, officials with Douglas County Schools and Cherry Creek Schools reported several cases of COVID-19 among students at seven different schools in the two districts.
DougCo Schools affected:
Pioneer Elementary School -- Person has tested positive. The person who tested positive is in isolation. Those that have been identified as close contacts with this person will go into quarantine.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School -- Person has tested positive. The person who tested positive is in isolation. Those that have been identified as close contacts with this person will go into quarantine.
ThunderRidge High School -- Additional people have tested positive. The people who tested positive are in isolation. Those who have been identified as close contacts with these people will go into quarantine.
Rocky Heights Middle School -- Person has tested positive. The person who tested positive is in isolation. Those that have been identified as close contacts with this person will go into quarantine.
Cimarron Middle School -- Person has tested positive. The person who tested positive is in isolation. Those that have been identified as close contacts with this person will go into quarantine.
Cherry Creek Schools affected:
Pine Ridge Elementary School -- Staff member tests positive. School is quarantining two staff members and students in one fifth grade class.
Arrowhead Preschool -- Staff member tests positive. School is quarantining five staff members and students in two preschool classes.
11 a.m. | Cases on the rise in Arapahoe, Larimer counties
Officials in Arapahoe and Larimer counties are warning residents about a rise in COVID-19 cases, saying more restrictions could be put in place if the trends don't change.
Both counties are in Level 1 of the state's safer-at-home phase but a continued increase in cases could lead to a shift to Level 2 with restrictions that could impact capacities at restaurants, breweries, houses of worship and other places of public gatherings.
Larimer County has seen an uptick in cases since late September, with a "substantial" increase among people ages 18-24. Colorado State University has seen 167 positive cases among more than 20,000 university-conducted tests since mid-August, though daily case counts have increased in the last two weeks.
Arapahoe County has also had an uptick in the last two weeks, according to county data.
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