How Many People Are Actually Contact Tracing in Colorado?
Contact tracing is an important step in containing the spread of COVID-19. What does it actually look like in Colorado?
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COVID-19 Update: Colorado Case Numbers Are Looking Better
After a concerning rise in case data in July, new infections are leveling off in the wake of a statewide mask order.
The Coronavirus Shutters Bru Handbuilt Ales & Eats in Boulder
The eight-year-old neighborhood brewpub, known for its inventive beers and brick-oven-fired bites, served its last pint on July 31.
Is It Safe to Travel to See My Family?
I would love to visit my 94-year-old grandmother in Georgia. I also don’t want to kill her. So I spoke with an infectious disease expert at UCHealth to see what I need to do to make that happen.
A Lakewood Company Is Using UV Light to Make Traveling Safer During COVID-19—and Beyond
Puro UV Disinfection Lighting’s technology kills 99.9 percent of existing pathogens—including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Evictions are Looming in Colorado. Use This List of Resources to Find Help
As unemployment subsidies and eviction moratoriums expire, hundreds of thousands of Coloradans are at risk of displacement.
Colorado Mezcal Brands Work With Oaxacan Producers to Fight COVID-19
Mezcal Vago and Cuentacuentos Mezcal are sending supplies and support to mezcaleros in Oaxaca.
Denver Bar and Restaurant Owners React to Statewide Order Prohibiting Alcohol Sales After 10 p.m.
Gov. Jared Polis issued the restriction in response to surging COVID-19 infection rates among 20 to 29 year olds.
The First Wave: Inside Colorado’s Initial Response to COVID-19
During the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado hospitals transformed themselves to treat those suffering the virus’ worst effects. Despite exhaustion, uncertainty, and fear, Denver metro-area health care workers continued to put patients’ needs first. Here, we asked them to explain the things they saw and how they coped throughout the early days of that experience.
Gov. Polis Issues Statewide Mask Order For Anyone Age 10 or Older
The executive order requires all Coloradans to wear a mask or face covering in public indoor spaces.
Polis Shutters Bars After Rise in Colorado COVID-19 Cases
Bars that serve food do not need to close, and those in counties that have received variances may also remain open.
An Update on COVID-19 Treatments Being Researched in Colorado
Colorado-based clinical trials for COVID-19 treatment have taken place at a blistering pace. We caught up with experts from UCHealth, Centura, and Kaiser to get the latest.
Where to Find Patio Dining In and Around Denver
A living list of open-air seating options, for your al fresco eating and drinking pleasure.
Many Denver Restaurants Are Still Waiting for Approval to Expand Outdoor Seating
Despite the city’s promise to streamline the process, frustrated owners report complex paperwork and long wait times.
Rehiring Employees Can Present A Challenge for Local Restaurants
Some owners and operators say laid-off workers are eager to return, while others are struggling to attract staff who earn more through government benefits.
How the Paycheck Protection Program Failed A Black-Owned Denver Business
Risë Jones, owner of TeaLee’s Teahouse and Bookstore, will reopen her shop on July 1 despite failing to access government funding from grants or loans.
Gov. Polis Warns of COVID-19 Making a Comeback in Colorado
While Colorado is better off than many states, Polis fears new outbreaks—like a recent one among students in Boulder—will erupt if we’re not careful.
Coronavirus Shutters Meadowlark Kitchen
Co-owner Casey Karns says the restaurant industry’s razor-thin margins weren’t enough to save the RiNo burger spot, which has been closed since mid-March.
Restaurants Struggle Even After Reopening for Dine-In Service
Owners cite challenges with gaining approval for expanded outdoor seating and may consider closing permanently under the current conditions, according to a Colorado Restaurant Association survey.
Bar Helix Transforms Into Cabana X for the Summer
Owner Kendra Anderson wants to take you on vacation, without ever having to leave Larimer Street.