health care
Colorado’s governor thinks it’s stupid to not wear a mask. So why isn’t he requiring you to do it?
As a growing number of states and Colorado counties and cities require mask-wearing, Gov. Jared Polis has declined to issue a statewide mandate requiring Coloradans to don a face covering in public.
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Colorado attorney general sues Juul, claims vape company marketed to kids and downplayed health risks
By Jesse Paul Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado governor vetoes bill that sought to reduce prescription opioid abuse
By Jesse Paul Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado governor orders bars to re-close to in-person service
By Jesse Paul Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
Coronavirus will add 500,000 people to Colorado’s Medicaid rolls — with major consequences for the health care system
By John Ingold Health Primary category in which blog post is published
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
Colorado Democrats hand opponents of vaccine bill opportunity to repeal measure at ballot box
Opponents of Senate Bill 163, should it pass as expected, would have until September 12 to collect more than 124,000 signatures to block the legislation from going into effect and force a vote in 2022 on whether to repeal the measure
Tear-gassing protesters during an infectious outbreak like the coronavirus crisis is “a recipe for disaster”
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, some experts said additional research was needed on the risks of tear gas
Colorado governor issues executive order allowing business to refuse service to maskless customers
"Don't be that guy -- wear a mask," Gov. Jared Polis said.
Nearly 26,000 coronavirus deaths in nursing homes spur inspections, promises of fines
In Colorado, more than 730 residents of nursing homes and senior care centers have died after contracting the disease
How Colorado lawmakers closed a $3 billion shortfall to balance the budget and why it led to tears
The Joint Budget Committee finalized how to spend $11 billion in discretionary spending ahead of the legislative session’s restart
Colorado is investigating 3 possible cases of multi-system inflammatory syndrome thought to be linked to coronavirus
The syndrome is thought to be linked to coronavirus infections among children. A small, but growing, number of cases have been identified across the globe.
Fewer traffic collisions during coronavirus shutdowns means longer waits for organ donations
Deaths from accidents are the biggest source of organs for transplant, accounting for 33% of donations, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing
Governor says Colorado now has capacity to test anyone with coronavirus symptoms, encourages people to get screened
Gov. Jared Polis says he hopes Colorado can test at least 8,500 people a day by the end of May
