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CU Boulder switches to remote learning for at least two weeks amid coronavirus surge
The decision to suspend in-person classes comes after Boulder County Public Health last week asked all CU Boulder students to voluntarily quarantine for two weeks to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Six months after Colorado’s first coronavirus case, here’s how we compare to other states
By John Ingold Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
Denver survey shows Black and Hispanic families more likely to prefer virtual learning
By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado governor orders alcohol sales to cease at 10 p.m. in effort to slow spread of coronavirus
By Jesse Paul Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
Opinion: Denver residents refused to wear masks during 1918 pandemic. What have we learned?
By J. Alexander Navarro Opinion
Colorado governor orders bars to re-close to in-person service
The decision comes as Colorado has seen a slight uptick in cases over the past two weeks. Polis said that there has been a rise in infections in 9 of the past 14 days.
The hidden deaths from coronavirus: People are dying after the pandemic removed their safety nets
Sara Wittner, of Broomfield, began using narcotics again after the COVID-19 pandemic dismantled elements of her sobriety support system. She died of a suspected fentanyl overdose.
Colorado bars can begin reopening on Thursday; outdoor concerts, fairs and receptions can soon resume
Gov. Jared Polis also said conventions and other indoor gatherings can resume by the end of the week with restrictions.
Coronavirus is killing fewer Colorado nursing home residents, but officials warn the state hasn’t “turned a corner”
Colorado health leaders are working on a plan to lift a three-month ban on family members visiting their loved ones
Coronavirus deaths at Colorado nursing homes slow, reach 737; outbreaks at restaurants, stores continue to climb
The Sterling Correctional Facility in northeast Colorado is the site of the state’s largest coronavirus outbreak. At least 539 inmates there have tested positive for the disease and two have died.
Colorado likely won’t have an accurate coronavirus death count for months, or even years
17% more deaths occurred in Colorado in March and April compared to last year — and only a fraction are listed as COVID-19 victims. Here’s what we know about the “excess deaths.”
Coronavirus deaths at Colorado nursing homes, senior facilities reach 711; outbreaks reported at restaurants and stores
While the coronavirus continues to kill residents of nursing homes and senior care centers, Colorado health officials say the number of facilities reporting outbreaks each week has started to slow. The disease, however, is now spreading at other locations.
