Businesses in the Denver metro area are slowing reopening now that the city’s stay-at-home is following the state’s shift to “safer at home.” While restaurants are open for full service yet, many are still concerned with a possible meat shortage as coronavirus has created kinks in the supply chain.
Meanwhile, many are celebrating Mother’s Day from afar, including these four Colorado Rockies that are remembering how their mom’s impacted their lives and careers. There are still a few restaurants offering takeout meals to help you celebrate Mother’s Day. Here’s a list.
As of this afternoon’s update, the latest Colorado coronavirus count stood at 971 deaths as testing tops 100,000 people statewide. The state also reported 397 critical care ventilators in use.
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 9.
What’s new
- Amid coronavirus, Colorado lawmakers delay return until after Memorial Day
- As coronavirus upends funerals in Colorado and elsewhere, there’s hope the pandemic will spur openness about grief
- Q&A: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on “safer at home,” coronavirus deaths and skiing timeline
- Coronavirus-linked problems in meat supply chain could mean shortages, trouble for ranchers
- Smaller producers, retailers say they are positioned to weather coronavirus meat shortage
- As Trump pulls back from coronavirus, Congress races to fill void from lack of federal planning
- New coronavirus clusters show risks of second wave as protests flare
- Gov. Jared Polis to meet with Trump at White House to seek more federal support for Colorado
- Castle Rock restaurant reopens to Mother’s Day crowds in defiance of statewide public health order
- Colorado’s COVID-19 deaths hit 971 with 397 critical care ventilators in use
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
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