The number of new confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise as does the number of people hospitalized because of it.
On Saturday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced 400 new coronavirus infections — most of which were reported in recent days — bringing the total since March to 36,591.
Hospitalizations have also been increasing, with 215 people now hospitalized with confirmed coronavirus infections, according to the state’s data.
One more person was reported to have died with COVID-19 in their system as of data reported Saturday, bringing the total to 1,724.
Public health officials have attributed the increase in coronavirus cases over the last month to people interacting more with each other, particularly among young Coloradans at social gatherings.
At a news conference Thursday, Gov. Jared Polis told residents to consider this summer as the “summer of no parties” and urged people to wear masks.
On Friday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said if positive test rates increase to 7% and hospitals reach 90% capacity in Denver, the city will have make some changes to its reopening.
