As COVID-19 has claimed more than 200 lives in Colorado and nearly 15,000 nationwide, the early results in plasma treatments are offering maybe just a little hope to researchers and doctors looking for treatments.

But Polis also cautioned that when the state does reopen for business, life is still going to be a lot different from what it used to be.

In the past three weeks as the coronavirus ground the state economy to a halt, 127,393 initial claims have been filed. And now federal relief funds will be available to gig workers, independent contractors and the self-employed.

While most Colorado churches plan to stream Easter services online, Faith Bible Chapel in Arvada and Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch are hosting drive-ins.

On April 3, Gunnison County issued an order that requires non-residents to leave the county, saying it’s a drain on resources and they pose a greater risk for contracting COVID-19.

Up and down the U.S. health care system, the coronavirus is having a cruel ripple effect on bottom-line fiscal projections.

Our Thursday live blog of updates, orders and news on the coronavirus in Colorado.

“It’s a lot of pie,” said Katie Langford with a laugh.