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April 30, 2020: Ways The Pandemic Affects Teens; Author Inspired By Health Workers

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COVID-19 community testing center
Pool photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post
Workers set up for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment first community testing center for COVID-19 at the state lab on March 11, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. The drive-up testing center at 8100 E. Lowry Blvd, was open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m for patients with doctor’s order.

Teens were stressed about school, friends, and expectations before the pandemic. How are they doing now? Then, another entry in the "COVID Diaries Colorado" series. Also, "At a Distance" explores ways to process loss while in isolation. And, the winning entry in Denverite's flash fiction contest was inspired by health workers on the front lines.