Coronavirus in Colorado: 8th Death Reported In El Paso County

DENVER (CBS4) - The number of positive coronavirus cases in Colorado grew to 720 on Monday. There are now eight COVID-19 deaths, the most recent being a man in his 80s from El Paso County.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment posts updated data each day at 4 p.m.

Denver County continues to have the largest number of positive cases. Mayor Michael Hancock announced a stay-at-home order which limits activities residents can take part in, such as visiting playgrounds, liquor stores and recreational marijuana shops.

Hancock's order will take effect March 24 at 5 p.m. until April 10.

On Sunday, Gov. Jared Polis ordered a reduction of non-critical workplace employees by at least 50%. That order is temporary and will take effect Tuesday, March 24 at 8 a.m. and will last through April 10.

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