There are now 15,113,860 coronavirus cases in the U.S. and 285,779 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

The latest COVID-19 numbers in Colorado (Updated on Dec. 8):

– 264,618 cases, including 40,176 in Denver County

– 1,884,917 people tested

– 3,358 deaths among cases, including 546 in Denver County

– 1.27% fatality rate in the state

– At least 1,262 active outbreaks

The latest local COVID-19 news:

– First gentleman Marlon Reis heads home from hospital after checking in for worsening COVID-19 symptoms. 

– State public health officials amend COVID-19 health order restricting capacity for religious services, weddings and funerals. 

– To test or not to test? Colorado educators and advocates are divided on CMAS during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

– COVID-19 vaccine trials at Aurora Veterans Association include associate state director for AARP. 

– Boulder Valley School District serves its 1 millionth meal to families during the pandemic. 

– Gov. Jared Polis to sign the rest of the bills from special session, providing funding for housing assistance, food pantry aid, restaurants, bars, gyms, etc.

– Economic forecast shows some job gains and slowed population growth in Colorado during the pandemic. 

– First gentleman Marlon Reis, husband of Gov. Jared Polis, taken to hospital as COVID-19 symptoms worsen. 

– Denver University researcher releases findings on problematic K-12 decision making amid pandemic.

– Over $1.8 million raised for the second round of Colorado’s COVID-19 outdoor dining fund.

– Amid a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Colorado health workers are feeling the strain.

– Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment places first order for over 46,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. 

– Federal officials says those who traveled for Thanksgiving should assume they are sick during “critical” period in pandemic. 

– Colorado school districts facing critical staffing shortages amid COVID-19 pandemic.

– A quarantined Gov. Jared Polis signs pandemic bill into law, pumping $100 million into the state’s disaster emergency fund.