Doctors Weigh Risk Versus Reward As Colorado Counties Move From Level Red To Level Orange
The relaxing of restrictions in Colorado comes as new strains of COVID-19 are turning up around the world.
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The relaxing of restrictions in Colorado comes as new strains of COVID-19 are turning up around the world.
Right now, the state is dealing with getting fewer doses of the vaccine than initially planned as states around the country have dealt with shortfalls under the federal government's plan.
As dozens of counties in Colorado moved from Level Red to Level Orange, the easing of restrictions was welcome relief for workers and patrons at one of Denver's first live concerts.
Businesses in more than 30 counties in Colorado have been seeing red, now the COVID-19 dial has moved to Level Orange due to improving statistics regarding the spread of the coronavirus.
Even though Gov. Jared Polis hasn't extended the eviction moratorium in Colorado, he did add a waiver for late fees until the end of the month.
Colorado's move to Level Orange from Level Red on Monday, while positive, has created questions when it comes to the state's 5 Star State Certification Program, specifically for the restaurant industry.
While industry experts tell CBS4 they expect many venues and businesses will be unable to open right away, some gave it a try Monday.
Both residents and staff at Someren Glen assisted living facility in Centennial received their COVID-19 shots on Monday.
Locally-owned business Roostercat Coffee House is being impacted by the changes to the COVID restrictions in Denver.
Many are opting for home workouts and want to buy their own gym equipment -- but it can be difficult to find.
Colorado counties like Arapahoe County have been busy trying to get ready for their big change on the state's COVID restriction dial.
The Town Pump, a staple of Old Town Fort Collins for more than 112 years, received more than $80,000 in donations in just two days of fundraising on GoFundMe.
The site is located at the Castle Rock Fairgrounds and will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In 2021, as vaccines begin to take effect, there are hopes that the populations of at-risk patients in hospitals will drop. Drugs being used now on the very sick might become more available for others.
Pitkin County Public Health launched an online form to notify residents when they are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
There are new protections to make roads safer around schools and school zones.
More than a dozen people were affected when a multi-family complex in Denver caught fire on Wednesday.
Colorado doctors will still be recommending the long-standing American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule.
A new Colorado law creates specific requirements for higher education institutions, including a six-hour window for schools to take action if a student is reported missing.
Thinking of school supplies probably brings pencils, binders, and notebooks to mind, but not A/C units and furnaces. Well, at Cherry Creek's Innovation Campus, that is exactly what they need to get their students on the path to a career.
On Wednesday, the City of Loan Tree broke ground on a new community catering to adults with disabilities called Tall Tales Ranch. In Michael's Mile, the family behind the project shared their vision and inspiration.
A new law creates specific requirements for college institutions, including a six-hour window for schools to take action if a student goes missing. That includes checking a student's phone records and social media posts, going door to door at the student's dorm and questioning school staff and emergency contacts.
The City of Denver has filed a lawsuit against tobacco companies, seeking monetary compensation for cleaning needed to combat cigarette butt litter.
The Denver Broncos have shared new details on their plans for the new stadium and community resources to be built at Burnham Yard.
Due to drought conditions, Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued an emergency public salvage order for McKay Lake Open Space in Westminster. As of Wednesday, all bag and possession limits have been lifted.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The Denver Broncos CEO said he hopes to open the new stadium at Burnham Yard in time for the 2031 NFL season- just five years from now.
As the baseball world watched last weekend while women took the field in a female professional league for the first time in decades, teen baseball players across Colorado saw a future.
Colorado lacrosse champion Eliza Osburn's journey to the world stage started long before she ever put on a Team USA jersey.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
The pharmaceutical company is filing lawsuits against six outlets selling versions of its promising but unapproved weight-loss drug, retatrutide.
A new Colorado law creates specific requirements for higher education institutions, including a six-hour window for schools to take action if a student is reported missing.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Secretaries Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent were on the decoy flight last month when President Trump secretly switched to a different plane while Pete Hegseth was with Mr. Trump.
A Denver District Court judge has given Secretary of State Jena Griswold until Thursday to comply with an open records request, or she could be held in contempt.
Colorado doctors will still be recommending the long-standing American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
A single ticketholder in Illinois won a Powerball jackpot of $1.04 billion Wednesday night, the game says.
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
The pharmaceutical company is filing lawsuits against six outlets selling versions of its promising but unapproved weight-loss drug, retatrutide.
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
Some Coloradans who signed over their state tax credit for a free e-bike finally got their delivery.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Colorado's Supermax prison, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in southern Colorado before holding a private meeting with U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans and Hispanic faith leaders.
An accident that sent two passengers tumbling from a chairlift at Vail was caused by components that were improperly installed when the lift was built nearly two decades ago, according to a state investigation.
For the first time, court photos show the inside of a Commerce City home where authorities found three children, 31 dogs, two cats and two guinea pigs living last fall.
A series of sports photos have become treasured memories for a grieving community.
