Earlier today, Gov. Jared Polis provided an update on the state’s efforts to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. You can watch below or on .
Starting Friday, businesses in much of Colorado can open their doors to customers for the first time since Gov. Jared Polis issued a stay-at-home order more than a month ago. Sorry, Denver residents — this doesn’t apply to you.
On Thursday, Colorado topped 15,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and health officials reported 777 deaths.
Also yesterday, several Front Range open space organizations to stop destroying parks and trails during the coronavirus outbreak, The Know Outdoors reports.
And business reporter Aldo Svaldi has done a deep dive on how the pandemic has sucked the economic life out of several Colorado counties and hit tourism workers especially hard.
Throughout the day, we will share the latest coverage from Denver Post journalists on the coronavirus outbreak on this page. Also, bear in mind The Denver Post relies on support from its readers to provide this in-depth coverage of the coronavirus outbreak, so if you haven’t already.
Here are the updates from April 30.
What’s new today
- Pandemic sucking the economic life out of several Colorado counties, hitting tourism spots especially hard
- Most recently unemployed Coloradans will make more money by not returning to work
- Metro district board candidates face election challenges because of coronavirus restrictions
- What does May 8 look like for the Denver Nuggets and NBA?
Resources
- These Colorado counties have extended their stay-at-home orders
- Frequently asked questions about coronavirus in Colorado
- Coronavirus timeline: An in-depth look at COVID-19 in Colorado
- Colorado coronavirus map: Where are cases being reported?
- Colorado unemployment FAQ: How to apply, details about missing PINs and more
- Do I have the coronavirus? Here’s what to do if you’re not sure.
- What we know now: Updates to your coronavirus questions, a month after COVID-19 was confirmed in Colorado
- Colorado coronavirus housing FAQ: Resources for renters and homeowners
- How social distancing works and what it means for you
- Inside Colorado’s growing anti-shutdown movement
The numbers
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