Colorado on Thursday saw its biggest single-day increase in both reported coronavirus cases and deaths from the COVID-19 disease.
Meanwhile, state officials remain mum on whether a shelter-in-place order will be put in place. That’s already happened in San Miguel County and in California. Here are some answers to questions about the shelter-in-place order in California. And what’s it like to shelter in place? Look no further than Telluride.
Also on Thursday, Gov. Jared Polis suspended all nonessential medical procedures and revised his order on mandated closures to now include hair salons, tattoo shops, massage parlors, nail salons and spas.
And if you are concerned about food supplies after that wave of panic buying at the grocery stores, industry experts say the supply chain is strong.
Looking for ways to help? We have a guest column today on four ways to help out health care workers. And don’t forget to keep your own spirits up with an in-home workout.
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Throughout the day, we will share the latest coverage from Denver Post journalists on the coronavirus outbreak on this page.
Here are the previous days’ updates: March 17 | 18 | 19
Resources
- Colorado coronavirus map: Where are cases being reported?
- School closures
- Event cancellations
- Do I have the coronavirus? Here’s what to do if you’re not sure.
- How social distancing works and what it means for you
- These Denver restaurants will offer delivery, takeout during coronavirus shutdown
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What’s new today
- Gov. Polis orders more financial support for Coloradans and businesses feeling coronavirus’ strain
- Out of toilet paper? Don’t flush paper towels or napkins, plumbers warn
- Coloradans stranded abroad as coronavirus disrupts global travel
- Volunteers gathered on dark, cold morning under a Denver viaduct to pack food for hungry students
- Send us photos of your new work-from-home colleagues: Your pets
- How to support Denver-area bookstores, libraries with ebooks and home delivery
- Kafer: Perceived scarcity empties shelves
- Denver trainer offers an at-home workout to avoid cabin fever as the world crashes down around us
- Silverii: Don’t politicize coronavirus pandemic? Bungled response demands accountability
- Colorado spends $2.4 million on emergency laptops for state employees who can work at home
- Whatap it like to shelter in place as part of the fight against coronavirus? Look no further than Telluride.
- Industry, experts: Food supply chain strong, but empty shelves wiped out by panic buying fan fears
- No live sports? No problem. ESPN8: The Ocho returns Sunday.
- Colorado health officials mum on prospect of shelter-in-place orders as next step in coronavirus fight
- Court will not test potential jurors for coronavirus in Adams County death penalty case
- Three regional books to keep you occupied while homebound during the coronavirus outbreak
- Your favorite wine bar might just become a fried chicken takeout spot to survive the coronavirus shutdown
- Guest commentary: As we face COVID-19, here’s how to help Colorado health care workers
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