Coronavirus in Colorado: The latest numbers
There are now 6,356,310 coronavirus cases in the U.S. and 190,649 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The latest COVID-19 numbers in Colorado (Updated on Sept. 9):
– 59,651 cases, including 11,579 in Denver County
– 754,319 people tested
– 1,973 deaths among cases, including 429 in Denver County
– 3.31% fatality rate in the state
The latest local COVID-19 news:
– Health officials stress importance of flu shots during COVID-19 pandemic
– Report: Pandemic wiped away Colorado’s clean jobs gains
– 2020 crises hit Coloradans of color the hardest, survey suggests
– COVID-19 vaccine latest flashpoint in White House campaign
– Denver observes Suicide Prevention Month among rise in depression, COVID-19 stress
– COVID-19 cluster connected to Cameron Peak firefighting; 4 positives, 23 exposed
– Colorado first-time unemployment claims fall to lowest level since coronavirus hit
– Jefferson County Public Health sues Bandimere Speedway over anti-COVID rally
– Gov. Polis urges Coloradans to continue COVID-19 precautions over Labor Day weekend
– State health department emphasizes COVID-19 precautions over Labor Day weekend
– Colorado Springs nursing home, where more than a dozen likely died from COVID-19, closing
– CDC issues moratorium on evictions to reduce spread of COVID-19
– Gov. Jared Polis shoots down rumors around COVID-19 deaths
– Colorado seeing increase in younger COVID-19 cases with schools about to reopen
– Denver’s COVID-19 cases are trending in ‘right direction,’ Mayor Hancock reports
– Metro area health agencies recommend groups for priority COVID-19 testing
Gubernatorial candidates Phil Weiser, Greg Lopez spar, as Marx skips debate
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 1 hour ago
Two of the candidates for Colorado governor squared off in a televised debate on Thursday night, when Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Democratic nominee, and former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, delved into issues of affordability, data center...
Troops, taxes, war dominate Colorado’s 5th CD debate between Jeff Crank, Jessica Killin
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 3 hours ago
Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank and Democratic challenger Jessica Killin on Thursday night clashed over the war in Iran, the federal budget and healthcare when they took the stage in Colorado Springs for a sold-out debate in the race to...
WATCH: Colorado gubernatorial candidates Phil Weiser, Greg Lopez face off Thursday in televised debate
Ernest Luning
ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 4 hours ago
Two of the candidates for governor of Colorado are set to square off in a televised debate for the first time Thursday night, when Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Democratic nominee, and former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate,...
WATCH: Republican US Rep. Jeff Crank, Democratic challenger Jessica Killin debate in Colorado’s 5th CD
Ernest Luning
ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 5 hours ago
Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin, his Democratic challenger, are scheduled to meet for a televised debate in the race to represent Colorado’s 5th Congressional District on Thursday night. The candidates are set to take the stage at...
Colorado officials warn of e-bike safety amid increase in serious youth injuries
Matt Kyle
matt.kyle@denvergazette.com
Updated 46 minutes ago
Serious injuries involving e-bikes, e-scooters and children have risen significantly in Colorado over the past year and a half. Traumatic injuries involving e-bikes have risen 184%, according to Alicia Melven, Colorado injury prevention and outreach specialist for Children’s Hospital Colorado’s...
Colorado State Fair youth golf tournament celebrates 11 years
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 7 hours ago
Twenty-eight teams tee off Friday at Walking Stick Golf Course in Pueblo for a tournament supporting 4-H, Future Farmers of America and capital improvements at the Colorado State Fair. Now in its 11th year, the Partners of Youth in Ag...
Controversial two-bag furbearer limit heads to CPW meeting under legal threat
Marianne Goodland
marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 7 hours ago
Next week’s Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting in La Junta is likely to open under the cloud of threatened legal action. Safari Club International and the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation warned the commission this month that its July vote imposing...
Democratic-aligned poll shows big majority of swing-seat voters support routine childhood vaccines
Ernest Luning
ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 10 hours ago
A new poll conducted by Democratic-aligned groups found that voters in competitive U.S. House districts — including a battleground seat in Colorado — support routine childhood vaccinations by a wide margin and oppose a recent order by President Donald Trump...
Some Colorado hunters oppose measure establishing constitutional right to hunt, fish proposal, group says
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 4 hours ago
A group that says it represents hunters and anglers from across Colorado announced its opposition to a ballot measure that would establish the right to hunt and fish in Colorado’s constitution, saying it could result in the overturning of bans...
Coalition drops Colorado transportation ballot measure after securing deal
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 5 hours ago
The proposed constitutional amendment seeking to dedicate all transportation-related revenue to Colorado’s roads and bridges will no longer appear in this November’s ballot after its proponents reached an agreement with lawmakers following months of negotiations. Initiative No. 175, backed by...
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