Nearing that 7%... At this rate, we'll top it on 7-day average by end of week
Today: 6.77%
(at start of October we were still in the 3.4% range)
CASES
Now averaging (on 7 day) more than 1400 a day
(before this most latest wave, we hadn't seen more than half of that)
DEATHS
It's important to note that, as of now, we are NOT seeing a sustained increase in deaths in Colorado.
We continue to see anywhere from 2-5 a day. Which we've seen since the start of July.
what's it all mean?
we're still not in sight of any crest unfortunately.
after one day blip, hospitalizations went up once again.
cases are VERY high (partially the result of increased testing)
and positivity continues to hover just south of 7% (for weekly average)
bottom line
What happened in Denver today is likely to be just the beginning. A number of other counties are having the kinds of problems that will warrant additional review from CDPHE
Like I say a lot, this ain't over.
As always... take care.
And be safe
one more thing.
I see a lot of people using these threads to voice some anger about all sorts of things.
I'm not going to patrol it. But I would say there's a time to be direct. And there's a time to realize we're all a little stressed out.
We're all feeling this. Together.
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JUST IN -- @MayorHancock announces Denver will fall back to Safer at Home "Level 3" as Denver experiences sustained rise in cases, positivity and hospitalizations.
Blames those who refuse to believe in science for this.
To get back to Level 2... Denver must hold lower numbers for two weeks.
This could last "a little while"
Vote centers NOT impacted by this.
"this isn't fear mongering" says Hancock
"A lot of people have put in a lot of hard work," he says. "Businesses have faced a lot of hardships... people's livelihoods are at risk... because some people didn't take this seriously"
JUST IN - @CityofDenver will announce at 1130am that it is moving back from Safer Level 2 to Safer Level 3. This has big implications for businesses all over city that will now move from 50% capacity to 25%.