Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced Tuesday that the city’s stay-at-home order has been extended to April 30 in an effort to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Public health officials said there were 18 more deaths, bringing the state’s total to 69. There were 339 more positive cases, taking the total to 2,966. There are 509 people who have been hospitalized.
How many people have recovered from the coronavirus? Colorado says it can’t yet answer that question.
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Here are the updates for March 31.
Resources
- Colorado coronavirus map: Where are cases being reported?
- School closures
- Event cancellations
- Do I have the coronavirus? Here’s what to do if you’re not sure.
- How social distancing works and what it means for you
- These Denver restaurants will offer delivery, takeout during coronavirus shutdown
- FAQ about Colorado’s stay-at-home order
- How the governor’s stay-at-home order applies to outdoor recreation
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What’s new today
- The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs dismisses 1,411 workers because of pandemic
- Colorado business confidence plummets on coronavirus concerns
- Is golfing allowed amid Colorado coronavirus stay-at-home orders? Golfers find there’s no uniform answer.
- Colorado readies guidelines for prioritizing coronavirus patient care in case of hospital overload
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