A month after transition to ‘Safer at Home’ phase, COVID-19 cases steadily declining in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — More than just a month after Colorado switched out of a “Stay at Home” order to “Safer at Home,” there hasn’t been a spike in COVID-19 instances. The latest data in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment indicates the average of instances, dependent on the coverage date, has steadily diminished
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Doctors are concerned Denver protests could lead to uptick in COVID-19 cases

DENVER (KDVR) — Multiple days of big protests have increased the fears of a surge in coronavirus cases in Denver. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is requesting anybody who participated to get tested. The testing center at Pepsi Center is available from 9 a.m. until 5 pm, and also the evaluations are free.   Public health
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Massive drive-up COVID-19 test site prepped to open in Pepsi Center lot

DENVER (KDVR) — Governor Jared Polis and Mayor Michael Hancock are expected to unveil a complimentary, large scale drive-up COVID-19 testing site in a Pepsi Center parking lot in a media conference on Thursday. The enormous site in Pepsi Center’s “Prius West” lot features 12 lanes to have people. Neighboring parking lots are lined with
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Pearl Jam postpones North American tour, including Denver concert, amid coronavirus outbreak

DENVER (KDVR) — Pearl Jam would be postponing the first leg of its upcoming trip, the Seattle-based group announced Monday. Pearl Jam was first scheduled to play at the Pepsi Center on April 9 as part of its Gigaton Tour. The group said through Twitter that its own associates made the decision in the attention
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‘I would not go out and dine’: Denver doctors call for more social distancing

DENVER (KDVR) — Health officials in Colorado and across the nation are asking individuals to practice social bookmarking.  The tactic has proven effective in helping slow and stop the transmission of illnesses.  “One person can infect so many people,” explained Dr. Jason Persoff. “If you’re congregating in areas where a lot of other people congregate, you
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Denver using Emergency Operations Center as part of coronavirus response

DENVER (KDVR) — The town of Denver’s Emergency Operations Center will maintain “partial operation” to monitor COVID-19, Mayor Michael Hancock stated Monday. City officials held a media conference in the center Monday morning to the city. Brands and other hospitality companies have been given orders to post signs about hand washing from the Denver’s Department
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Pepsi Center modifying screening process after Muslim woman told to remove hijab

DENVER — The proprietors of Pepsi Center say safety screening processes will be reviewed and staff will be educated after an American Muslim woman was told to remove her hijab or be refused entrance. On Nov. 5, Gazella Bensreiti moved to the Pepsi Center to watch one of the three brothers play the National Anthem.
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Pepsi Center modifying screening process after Muslim woman told to remove hjiab

DENVER — The proprietors of Pepsi Center say safety screening processes will be evaluated and staff will be educated after a Muslim woman was told to remove her hijab or be refused entrance to the stadium. On Nov. 5, Gazella Bensreiti moved to the Pepsi Center to watch one of her three brothers perform the
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The small gesture that made a big difference

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Small gestures can make a big difference in someone’s existence. Only ask the improbable duo we met Steamboat Springs, Colorado recently. It’therefore there, in the Routt County community, where a high school formed a bond with a former CNN anchor turned baseball announcer. “We have a lot of great hockey games here,”
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Resurfacing of Speer Boulevard near downtown to be complete by early next week

DENVER — A delay resurfacing Speer Boulevard means drivers will have to battle more visitors to next week. The milling and paving of this boulevard started on July 22. Recent rain is to blame for the job lasting more than expected, according to Denver Public Works. Speer Boulevard is one of the very well-travel roadways
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