Coronavirus in Colorado, May 25: A look at the latest updates on COVID-19
Sunday evening, Colorado health officials have confirmed 24,174 cases of novel coronavirus in Colorado, and 1,332 people infected with the virus have died.
Meanwhile, more than 550,000 people are trying to get unemployment, leading to a logjam and 16,000 unanswered calls each day to the Colorado unemployment helpline.
For first-generation college students, walking across the stage is a big deal for both them and their families. But the coronavirus outbreak is taking that moment way from them.
Throughout the day, we will share the latest coverage from Denver Post journalists on the coronavirus outbreak on this page. Also, bear in mind The Denver Post relies on support from its readers to provide this in-depth coverage of the coronavirus outbreak, so please consider buying a subscription if you haven’t already.
Here are the updates from May 23.
What’s new
- Memorial Day’s sea of flags will be missing from national cemeteries because of coronavirus
- “What do I do?”: With more than 550,000 people trying to get unemployment, logjam is taking a toll
- A Denver mother crossed borders so her kids could one day cross a graduation stage. Then came the pandemic.
- COVID-19 testing ramps up in Colorado as confirmed cases rise to 24,174
- The coronavirus pandemic is widening the chasm between Colorado’s haves and have-nots
- El Paso County restaurants granted variance to reopen in-person dining
- State grants variances for Garfield County churches, gyms, restaurants to open at half-capacity
- The coronavirus put summer camp plans up in the air, leaving parents scrambling for child care and entertainment
Resources
- These Colorado grocery stores, retail outlets and restaurants have coronavirus outbreaks
- More symptoms, no slam-dunk drugs: What we now know — and still don’t know — about the coronavirus
- These Colorado cities and counties require masks be worn in public places
- These Colorado counties have extended their stay-at-home orders
- Frequently asked questions about coronavirus in Colorado
- Coronavirus timeline: An in-depth look at COVID-19 in Colorado
- Colorado coronavirus map: Where are cases being reported?
- Colorado unemployment FAQ: How to apply, details about missing PINs and more
- Do I have the coronavirus? Here’s what to do if you’re not sure.
- Colorado coronavirus housing FAQ: Resources for renters and homeowners
- How social distancing works and what it means for you
- Inside Colorado’s growing anti-shutdown movement
The numbers
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