This week Gov. Jared Polis announced that some counties could begin allowing large-scale events as early as July, and all will be able to reopen bars and some additional services next week.
Counties that want to move into that phase need to show the virus is only circulating at low levels, the number of cases is trending downward and that they have the capacity to use testing and tracing to stop small outbreaks from growing, Polis said. Read more from Meg Wingerter…
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Denver public health officials are offering free testing for the novel coronavirus in new locations to reach underserved populations as the pandemic highlights racial inequalities. Read more from Jessica Seaman…
Here are the new locations and times for COVID-19 testing:
- Thursday — Sam’s Club, 7805 E. 35th Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday — New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- June 23 — The Center for African American Health, 3350 Hudson St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- June 27 — Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1500 S. Dayton St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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On the last day of Colorado’s legislative session, yesterday, lawmakers sent the governor several bills that they hope will provide relief to Coloradans affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The bills are aimed at helping Coloradans struggling during whatap both a public health crisis and an economic one, as many have to make decisions about their health and whether they can afford to miss work or, if they’ve lost their jobs, how they can still pay their bills. Read more about the legislation from Saja Hindi…
What’s new
- From Block 162 to McGregor Square, Denver developers have high expectations despite coronavirus
- More money will go to Colorado businesses, individuals for COVID-19 relief
- Denver’s inflation rate in May is highest of any metro area nationwide
- After pandemic and protests, Colorado lawmakers close the books on 2020 session
- Polis announces new “protect your neighbor” phase that would allow large events in some counties
- Avalanche returns to Pepsi Center, starts Phase 2 of NHL’s return to play plan
- Colfax Marathon has officially canceled its 2020 race over coronavirus concerns
- Free shuttle on 16th Street Mall to resume service Sunday after COVID shutdown
Resources
- Denver’s free COVID-19 testing at Pepsi Center now open to anyone who may have been exposed
- Colorado coronavirus data tracker: Where are cases being reported?
- 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 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
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