April 21, 2020
As Coloradans, we have done our best to stay safe and healthy from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that has moved through our nation. As a state, we have managed to “flatten the curve,” and Governor Polis is taking steps to gradually re-open our businesses, starting on April 27.
Safer-at-Home guidelines:
What is the same?
- Everyone should continue to stay at home as much as possible.
- Vulnerable populations should continue to follow stay-at-home guidelines.
- Face masks are encouraged anytime you leave home.
- Gatherings over 10 people are prohibited.
- Critical businesses will remain open with strict precautions.
What has changed?
- Additional precautions, including additional testing and mask-wearing, are required at nursing homes and assisted care facilities.
- Retail businesses can open for curbside delivery starting April 27. Those that want to can open to the general public on May 1 with additional social distancing precautions.
- Noncritical offices can open at 50 percent capacity starting Monday, May 4. Commercial offices are advised to have symptom and temperature checks in place. Telecommuting should be maximized, especially for vulnerable communities. Warehouses and manufacturers are encouraged to run multiple shifts, if possible, to maintain 50 percent capacity.
- Childcare will remain open with strict precautions.
- Personal services (such as salons, tattoo parlors, dog groomers, dental offices, personal training, etc.) can reopen with strict precautions.
- Real estate sales can continue with private showings, but no open houses.
- Elective surgeries can resume with precautions.
Watch the Memorial Regional Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) page for more updates on state and local policy, hospital procedure changes, and other information related to the virus.
