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What’s it like to have COVID-19? We talked to five Coloradans, who shared their experiences battling the disease.
As of Sunday, 140 people in Colorado have died from the novel coronavirus as hospitalizations rise to 924. Total confirmed cases are nearing 5,000.
Remember, all Coloradans have been asked to wear non-medical masks when outside their homes to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Want to know how to make one? There’s plenty of ideas floating around in our .
We are also looking to hear from you. Tell us what the coronavirus outbreak looks like for you and submit your story here.
Throughout the day, we will share the latest coverage from Denver Post journalists on the coronavirus outbreak on this page.
Here are the updates from April 5.
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
- What we know now: Updates to your coronavirus questions, a month after COVID-19 was confirmed in Colorado
The numbers
What’s new today
- Coronavirus spread beginning to slow in Colorado, officials say, even as cases top 5,000 and deaths hit 150
- FAQ: What should you do if you’re facing eviction, foreclosure or a utility shutoff during the coronavirus pandemic?
- Denver preparing to use Colorado Convention Center as a hospital
- Denver needs Polis’ help caring for homeless population during pandemic, elected officials say
- Denver’s stay-at-home order extended to April 30 to slow coronavirus
- Guest Commentary: Worried you might have coronavirus? Here’s how I got help from home when all the symptoms hit.
- Trial for STEM School shooting suspect delayed due to coronavirus
- Colorado’s furloughed casino employees now eligible for fast-track hire into marijuana industry
- Meet the Castle Rock sisters on the front lines of the coronavirus battle
- How coronavirus is making weather forecasting more difficult
- Colorado health team projects 33,277 deaths by June 1 in worst case, 379 in best case
- In Colorado’s mountain towns, high altitude presents a unique challenge in treating coronavirus
- Coronavirus forces some Colorado cities to try virtual democracy
- Coronavirus ended giant opportunity for Colorado prep hockey all-stars
Nation and world
- Faint glimmers of hope as coronavirus deaths appear to be holding
- NFL delays start of offseason workout programs for teams
- British Open canceled, Masters move to November in major rescheduling
- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsened
- Stocks rise sharply on signs of progress in battling coronavirus
- As cases surge, 3 in 4 U.S. hospitals already facing COVID-19
- Americans increasing effort to avoid coronavirus infection, AP-NORC poll says
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