Despite continued reminders that the coronavirus pandemic is not over, crowds continue to gather to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Gov. Jared Polis addressed the risk that protests could spark another coronavirus outbreak Tuesday, encouraging anyone who has attended a protest to visit the Pepsi Center to get a free, drive-up coronavirus test even if they aren’t showing symptoms.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Colorado fell to their lowest level since late March and the number of new cases remained relatively low as of Tuesday, but deaths directly linked to the new virus jumped.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 211 new cases of coronavirus for a total of 26,788 cases statewide with 268 people currently hospitalized. The total number of deaths among people who had COVID-19 increased by 16, to 1,474.
What’s new
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- Metro Denver housing market revives after restrictions ease in May
- Russell Stover will close its Montrose plant ahead of schedule due to COVID-19
- 5 things to look out for if you’re starting to dine in Denver restaurants again
- Italy opens borders ahead of neighbors, beckoning tourists
- Scientist admits Sweden could have battled coronavirus better
- Colorado partners with AmeriCorps to expand COVID-19 contact tracing with 800 new volunteers
- Weld County church cites hardware stores re-opening in lawsuit against Polis continuing to limit religious services amid pandemic
Resources
- Denver’s free COVID-19 testing at Pepsi Center now open to anyone who may have been exposed
- These Colorado grocery stores, retail outlets and restaurants have coronavirus outbreaks
- More symptoms, no slam-dunk drugs: What we now know — and still don’t know — about the coronavirus
- 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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