As of today, Denverites are required to wear masks when entering businesses. As the order goes into effect, businesses are preparing to deal with enforcement. Meanwhile, other Colorado cities and counties have also adopted mask orders. Here’s a full list of where in Colorado masks are required in public.
Gov. Jared Polis gave an update on coronavirus today. Watch it below.
While some Denver businesses are allowed to reopen starting Saturday, restaurants and bars still have no timeline on when they can safely reopen or what that will look like.
Tuesday’s report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment puts the state’s total confirmed cases at 17,364 with more than 900 deaths.
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 May 5.
What’s new
- How Denver businesses plan to deal with face mask enforcement
- Meet Michelle Perkins, a Superior bedside nurse combatting the coronavirus outbreak in the delivery room
- There’s no timeline yet for when Denver restaurants will reopen, Hancock says
- More than half of Coloradans don’t plan to return to the gym after they reopen, one survey suggests
- The second coronavirus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
- “Itap gone haywire”: When COVID-19 arrived in rural America
Resources
- These Colorado cities and counties require masks be worn in public places
- 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.
- 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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