Understanding The ‘COVID Collateral Damage’ On Health In Colorado
COVID-19 hit Colorado hard in 2020. That includes in the state’s nursing homes. They saw many outbreaks and deaths. And it appears to have contributed to a hidden toll the coronavirus has taken on some Colorado seniors.
From Starvation To Overdose, Coronavirus’ Hidden Toll Emerges In Colorado’s Death Data
Death certificates from 2020 are still being counted and the causes certified. But it is already likely that COVID-19 will be the state’s third leading cause of death last year, after malignant tumors and heart disease.
Colorado Dials Back Coronavirus Restrictions, Allowing Larger Crowds At Gyms And Restaurants
A number of Colorado counties will move down a level of COVID-19 health restrictions starting Saturday at 9 a.m.
California, Hard-Hit By Coronavirus, Welcomes Colorado Kaiser Volunteers
Dozens of Kaiser Colorado frontline providers are filling in for their California counterparts, who are overworked, overwhelmed, exhausted by a tsunami of cases.
Polis Will Dial Down Coronavirus Restrictions Once Vaccines Take Hold
But the governor stressed that it was still several months off, and that COVID-19 transmission levels are still extremely high in Colorado.
Attacked In Public, Threatened At Work, Picketed At Home: Public Health Leaders Have Seen It All In The Pandemic
Public health directors are exhausted after working around the clock to manage departments dealing with coronavirus on razor-thin budgets while fielding criticism over mask requirements and other restrictions.
Colorado Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline
Some seniors have complained about the difficulty and confusion of getting signed up for a shot online. The hotline is one solution to that problem.
More Coloradans Enrolled In The State Health Insurance Exchange This Year
Almost 180,000 people signed up for insurance through Connect for Health Colorado in 2021, 8 percent more than in 2020.
A Blip, Not A Surge: How Colorado Dodged A Holiday Coronavirus Tsunami
Coloradans seem to respond to restrictions, as well as news of dire conditions and limit their mobility, which then limits transmission.
Friday Is The Last Day In 2021 To Enroll For Health Insurance Through The Colorado State Exchange
The deadline is for Coloradans who don’t get health insurance through their employer or a government program, like Medicare.
Coronavirus Can Spread Fast When Restrictions Open Up. Polis Is Betting Colorado Will Be Different, But Public Health Experts Aren’t Sure
Doctors and public health officials are watching what might result from Gov. Jared Polis’ decision to roll back COVID-19 restrictions with a mixture of understanding and concern.
When It Comes To Separating Facts About Coronavirus From Fiction, Latinx And Black Community Leaders Play Key Roles
It’s a critical moment for both vaccines and for health care equity.
Pressure Builds On Polis Admin To Focus On Health Equity As Pandemic Drags On
Community leaders are pushing for more inclusion at top levels of decision-making, comprehensive long-term strategies and more concrete action.
Colorado Appears To Have, So Far, Dodged A Post-Thanksgiving Coronavirus Surge
“Thankfully Coloradans did very well, and were thoughtful, collectively, about Thanksgiving,” said Gov. Jared Polis.
Back To School Plans In Spring 2021 Will Hinge On Reducing The Spread Of Coronavirus
In the state’s current COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, educators are treated as “essential workers,” putting them ahead of the general public.
