Colorado confirms 411 coronavirus-related deaths while recoveries continue to climb

At least 411 people have died from complications of the novel coronavirus in Colorado, as deaths from the respiratory illness continue to rise even as the state inches closer to partially reopening.

There have been 1,797 people hospitalized since the outbreak entered the state last month, but only 843 people were in Colorado hospitals with symptoms of the illness as of Friday night, state data shows. At least 230 people since Friday either went home or were transferred to a lower level of care, like a rehabilitation facility.

More than 9,400 people have tested positive for COVID-19, the highly infectious respiratory illness causes by the virus — though health officials have said this number only represents around 30% of actual positive cases in the state.

Health officials also confirmed 107 outbreaks at contained facilities such as nursing homes, long-term care facilities and factories — seven more than the previous day. Gov. Jared Polis on Friday announced more oversight and resources will be dedicated toward preventing and curtailing outbreaks at these facilities.

The state health department announces new totals daily of coronavirus deaths and confirmed cases based on what’s reported up from Colorado’s counties; though the deaths and positive test results may be announced on a particular day, they may have occurred any time in the past and are just now being reported to the state.

The 411 deaths were 20 higher than reported on Friday.

 

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