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Coronavirus in Colorado: The latest numbers

There are now 9,277,955 coronavirus cases in the U.S. and 231,448 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

The latest COVID-19 numbers in Colorado (Updated on Nov. 2):

– 109,887 cases, including 19,878 in Denver County

– 1,229,406 people tested

– 2,288 deaths among cases, including 452 in Denver County

– 2.08% fatality rate in the state

– At least 435 active outbreaks


The latest local COVID-19 news:

– COVID-19 outbreaks in Colorado child care centers more than tripled in October, prompting reminders from the state about health and safety precautions.

– Jury trials in Denver have been put on hold until early January, following a spike in coronavirus cases and a return for the city to Safer at Home Level 3.

– COVID-19 hospitalizations in Colorado are on pace to hit an all-time high by Nov. 10, potentially leading to thousands of new deaths and overwhelming the state’s capacity to provide critical care by the end of the year.

– Pueblo is imposing an overnight curfew for the next two weeks to stem a surge in the number of people hospitalized locally for the coronavirus.

– Experts and advocates are pondering their next steps as a COVID-19 outbreak continues among Denver’s homeless population.

– Colorado identified 13 new COVID-19 outbreaks within its constellation of jails, prisons and halfway houses in October, as the state grapples with widespread transmission.

– Denver leaders are bracing for a “sobering” and “heartbreaking” winter, one they suspect could bring another lockdown as coronavirus cases climb to new heights across the city.

– The weekly White House COVID-19 report has bad news for Colorado after the state was moved into the red zone last week.

– Four days after the official launch of the state’s COVID-19 exposure notification app, more than a half-million Coloradans have signed on.

– Gov. Jared Polis to send a one-time $375 payment to eligible unemployed Coloradans as the country waits for a national COVID-19 relief package.

– Denver businesses react to ‘nightmare scenario’ on COVID-19 restrictions after city moves back to Safer at Home Level 3 facing rising cases statewide.

– A Colorado Springs public defender was found in contempt of court after refusing to show up for a client’s trial, citing heightened risks from El Paso County’s surge in COVID-19 infections.

– Gov. Jared Polis brings in COVID-19 survivors to share their stories, hoping Coloradans will take the virus more seriously.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock decries lack of national COVID-19 strategy, praises Denver residents as city enacts tighter coronavirus measures.

– Teller County tracks more COVID-19 outbreaks related to events held by Andrew Wommack Ministries.

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