- Colorado State Parks remain open during the COVID-19 outbreak, as park rangers and community members adapt to social distancing practices. Jason Hagan, the senior ranger at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, said he’s seen an increase in weekday visitors in the past few weeks.
- This post will continue to be updated throughout the day as new information is available. Updated 4:25 p.m. —Latest Numbers On Known COVID-19 Cases In Colorado— The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 3,342 known cases of COVID-19 in the state. This data is through March 31.
- Around 500 sites across Colorado are offering free and reduced price meals to help feed students while schools shift to distance learning due to COIVD-19. The Colorado Department of Education reports a little over 40 percent of students across the state qualify for the meals.
- This post will be updated throughout the day.
- Over 3.28 million people filed for unemployment claims last week due to COVID-19, according to a new report by the Department of Labor. It’s the biggest increase the department has ever seen. In Colorado, over 19 thousand people filed unemployment claims. That’s about a 730 percent increase over the past week.
- This post will continue to be updated throughout the day. Updated 4:30 p.m. The latest information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported 1,734 known cases of COVID-19 in the state.
- This post will continue to be updated throughout the day as developments arise. Update 7:30 p.m. —Pueblo Health Officials Announce First Death Associated With COVID-19— The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) is confirming the first death there as a result of COVID-19.
- Organizations providing resources for people experiencing domestic violence and abuse have had to change their practices during the COVID-19 outbreak. TESSA in Colorado Springs is an agency that aids people who may be experiencing domestic violence.
- Homeless shelters in Colorado Springs and Pueblo are working to serve vulnerable populations even as their own funding and capacity is strained due to COVID-19. Kathy Cline is the executive director of the Pueblo Rescue Mission.
- Health officials from Pueblo County confirmed a third known COVID-19 case on Friday. The county identified her as female, 48 years old and a resident of Pubelo County. The county also opened a new testing center with the help of the Colorado State National Guard and state health department on Thursday.
- UCHealth unveiled three new medical tents to screen patients with potential COVID-19 symptoms. UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central’s tent opened on Tuesday, with other tents at Memorial Hospital North and the freestanding emergency clinic in Fountain opening in the future.
- 3/21/20 UPDATE from CPW: Effective March 20, 2020, Colorado State Parks remain open, but all Colorado Parks and Wildlife visitor centers, service centers and offices will restrict access to the public. Restrictions and closures are subject to change. —— Colorado Parks and Wildlife is keeping state parks open in alignment with Gov.
