There are now 15,550,786 coronavirus cases in the U.S. and 291,754 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

The latest COVID-19 numbers in Colorado (Updated on Dec. 10):

– 272,346 cases, including 40,762 in Denver County

– 1,910,906 people tested

– 3,639 deaths among cases, including 579 in Denver County

– 1.34% fatality rate in the state

– At least 1,294 active outbreaks

The latest local COVID-19 news:

– COVID-19 Vaccines in Colorado: The answers you need regarding the availability and process for getting a coronavirus vaccine.

– Colorado’s coronavirus surge appears to have leveled off into ‘high plateau,’ officials say.

– Classes at the University of Colorado Boulder will be kept online for the first four weeks of spring semester over COVID-19 concerns. 

– State unemployment claims rise for seventh straight week, hitting a seven-month high. 

– Colorado nursing homes will begin receiving money from the federal government to help keep COVID-19 out.

– Jefferson County prison has one of the worst federal facility COVID-19 outbreaks in the U.S.

– Colorado is refusing to provide the CDC with personal information about those who get a COVID-19 vaccine, such as names, addresses, birthday and gender.

– COVID-19 outbreaks in Colorado schools nearly doubled in November as cases surged statewide. 

– Gov. Jared Polis extends state mask order another 30 days, now expiring into 2021.

– 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.