Colorado saw its novel coronavirus cases on Saturday make the largest single-day jump for the third straight day, with 112 new cases reported bringing the total to 475. Two additional deaths were reported, bringing the total to six.
More tests are on the way, with 100,000 expected at DIA in the coming days, but it’s still not clear how many of those will stay in Colorado.
Meanwhile, as more Coloradans continue to self-isolate (which is especially challenging for older, more vulnerable citizens), many are finding parks and trails to be an increasingly busy place.
It was also announced late Friday that the public’s park options are reduced by one major closure — Rocky Mountain National Park is shut down for the foreseeable future.
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Here are the previous days’ updates: March 17 | 18 | 19 | 20
Resources
- Colorado coronavirus map: Where are cases being reported?
- 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
- Colorado sees two additional deaths, 112 new coronavirus cases, as virus continues to spread
- Colorado reports fifth death tied to coronavirus
- Factories pivot to fight coronavirus, but challenges abound
- U.S. Attorney for Colorado to lead federal coronavirus fraud investigations
- Coronavirus’ increased isolation can hit hard for Colorado’s vulnerable older population
- Businesses find insurance may not cover closures related to coronavirus
- People in the Denver area are buying freezers faster than appliance dealers can restock them in coronavirus-related rush
- Colorado parks and trails fill up as coronavirus leads to cabin fever
- Uneven response to coronavirus in Colorado courts leads to confusion, differing outcomes for defendants
- Saunders: Baseball, the age of the coronavirus and my silly job
- How postponement of baseball season is affecting minor leaguers, many of whom find themselves in financial limbo
- Rocky Mountain National Park closes amid coronavirus outbreak at the request of mayor, local health department
- 22 inmates at Denver’s two jails under observation after showing coronavirus symptoms, none have been tested
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