Polis Is Ready To Go Deep On Coronavirus Testing. Here’s What We’ll Be Listening For
Polis has avoided stating a specific level of testing he expects statewide.
Coloradans Can Get Elective Surgeries Again, But Health Officials Are Worried About A Possible Surge And Scarcity Of Protective Equipment
One challenge is that while fighting COVID-19, hospitals, long-term care facilities and primary care practices all have a need for the same gear, and it’s in high demand.
Why Colorado Can’t Get Enough Coronavirus Tests — And Why It’s Starting To Reopen Anyway
More tests are on their way, but supplies are still short.
Here’s What Colorado’s New Normal Might Look Like In A Best-Case Coronavirus Scenario
If Colorado lifts its social distancing measures, public health leaders agree that testing alone won’t stop a resurgence of coronavirus.
As Coronavirus Spreads, Many Nicotine Users Look To Quit. But The Stressful Times Can Make That Hard To Do
Initial studies from China found smokers were at higher risk of severe infection.
Smaller Physician Practices Feel The Fiscal Squeeze Of Coronavirus
Up and down the U.S. health care system, the coronavirus is having a cruel ripple effect on bottom-line fiscal projections.
How Far Is Colorado From Peak Coronavirus? It’s Hard To Tell
Some models show Colorado has already passed or is near the peak of the pandemic, but not all health officials trust those numbers — or, that they will stick.
Amid Coronavirus, Colorado Creates Crisis Standards Of Care To ‘Try To Make It Fair Across The Board’
The guidelines set out how to make the most urgent medical decisions, as the COVID-19 crisis potentially overwhelms hospitals, and resources get scarce. Those standards would help determine who gets care and at what level.
Colorado Is Creating Guidelines To Help Make Excruciating Coronavirus Care Decisions
Health care professionals have to make shattering ethical choices, brought on by a tsunami of cases swamping the hospital system, to the kinds of scenes most have only witnessed in movies.
How A Denver Family Found Itself Saying Goodbye To COVID-19-Infected Father Over Video Chat
Mike Farley learned video chat in time to say goodbye. Now his family is left with memories and what-ifs.
A Look Inside Gov. Jared Polis’ Office As Colorado’s Coronavirus Response Ramps Up
CPR spent several hours behind-the-scenes with the governor to see what his days are like in the midst of this unprecedented situation.
As Colorado Coronavirus Cases Climb, ‘There Is Clearly A Surge Here’
Colorado hospitals have been racing to prepare for a sharp upswing in COVID-19 patients.
Weeks Ahead Of When Coronavirus Will Peak In Colorado, Hospitals Are Already Seeing Shortages
It has not yet been two weeks since Colorado had its first identified case. The statewide tally stood at 183 on Tuesday night.
Expanding Colorado’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity Proves Frustrating To Polis, Doctors And The Public
The effort has been plagued by challenges — not enough test kits, confusion about who can do testing and where, and a public that is demanding more tests than the state could possibly provide.
Like Emergency Medicine Special Forces, Colorado Doctors and Nurses Get Ready To Combat Coronavirus
Colorado will allow medical professionals licensed in other states to immediately start practicing ans plans to bring in contract nurses from out of state to help. Gov. Jared Polis has also asked former health workers to consider coming back to work.
