Colorado
Coronavirus pandemic in Colorado has peaked in models, but state officials say worst is still to come
““We are confident our peak has not hit,” Jill Hunsaker Ryan, who leads the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said in conference call with reporters.
BBM / what a wide date range:
The number of coronavirus cases in Colorado is expected to peak sometime between May 8 and Sept. 14, depending on the effectiveness of social-distancing measures such as the statewide stay-at-home order, according to modeling released by the health department.
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widely shared national model by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts Colorado reached its peak for hospital bed usage on Saturday. The model, which assumes “full social distancing” through the end of May, estimated that on Saturday, Colorado needed 133 ICU beds and 113 ventilators — just a fraction of the resources currently available in the state.”
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Colorado coronavirus latest, April 7: State explores buying a fleet of refrigerated trucks
“Third Colorado Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19
A third Colorado Avalanche player has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement distributed by the NHL.
"The player is in self-isolation and has not had close contact with any other Avalanche players or staff members," the statement reads.
Eight total NHL players -- including five Ottawa Senators -- have now tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
None of the professional hockey players with COVID-19 have been identified by name.
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State explores buying a fleet of refrigerated trucks
9Wants to Know has learned Colorado is preparing for a possible high death count as the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to spread.
“There may still be many deaths from COVID-19, and we need to be prepared for that,” said Ian Dickson, a spokesperson for CDPHE.
The state is currently talking to companies to buy about 10 refrigerated trucks that would transport bodies from hospitals.
Dickson confirmed the state’s plans over email on Tuesday.
“We haven't settled on a vendor yet,” said Ian Dickson. “...we hope that using them won't be necessary,” he added.”