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New phase makes another 2.5 million eligible as weekly dose allocation reaches 264,000 doses

"Our economy is improving faster than expected, but it's clear that not everyone is sharing in the recovery," said Democratic House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar. "This dramatic disparity is extremely troubling (and) highlights the critical importance of providing aid to the hardest-hit Coloradans."

Pressure on the CDC has come from advocates and some experts who argue that any benefit of the 6-foot requirement is far outweighed by the resulting downsides of remote instruction for students. Pressure is already coming from the other side, too, with a prominent teachers union leader warning against revamping the guidance.

Colorado bill would prohibit discrimination against people based on vaccine status

Low-wage industries continue to lag far behind pre-pandemic levels.

Longmont Recreation and Museum moving forward with summer camp plans.

The number of Coloradans currently hospitalized with COVID-19 has spiked to 341 from 283 just three days ago, according to state data. While hospitalizations have steadily fallen over the last several months since peaking at 1,995 on Dec. 2, officials fear that the decline has leveled off more quickly than they’d hoped.

Governor, restaurant owners urge people to eat out or order in to show their support for industry battered by pandemic.

The state gained an estimated 32,000 nonfarm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, with the leisure and hospitality sector contributing 21,200 of those gains, and government employment adding 3,600.

"My research offers a positive – dare I say joyful – way to wean a child off of a screen habit. Instead of focusing on the excessive screen time, my approach focuses on the healthy activities that kids could be doing instead."