Coronavirus Is Roaring Back In Colorado With Record-High Cases
“Colorado obliterated its record for COVID-19 cases in a day, with more than 2,100 reported Sunday, Oct. 25, as the coronavirus approached or surpassed records in all parts of the state, and rising intensive care occupancy created new concerns about capacity.
Before this past weekend, Colorado had never recorded more than 1,267 new cases in a day. Then came Friday, Saturday and Sunday, when the state recorded 1,604, 1,594 and 2,102 cases on consecutive days. Those also coincided with three of the busiest testing days in the state since the start of the pandemic in March, with a record 31,847 tests reported administered on Sunday.“
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The current growth in cases and positive tests is occurring despite repeated admonitions from public health officials and Gov. Jared Polis that the pandemic is not yet behind the state and that mask-wearing, hand washing and social distancing remain critical strategies for keeping the virus in check and the economy open.“
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“The Colorado Hospital Association’s Julie Lonborg said hospitals are worried that if the ICU beds continue to fill, there won’t be enough specially-trained staff to work in them.“
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-On Tuesday Polis will conduct a briefing for the state at 12:30 p.m. featuring patients who have survived the illness.
-The 7-day average positivity rate has grown from 3.36 percent to 6.67 percent in October.
