Event Cancelations due to Coronavirus Precautions

Mayor Hancock announces important updates to Denver’s response to COVID-19
by: Jenna Carroll, KDVR | Mar 16, 2020, 11:06 AM MDT/ Updated: Mar 16, 2020, 11:56 AM MDT

DENVER (KDVR) — The City and County of Denver announced on Sunday that they will be aligning with the revised CDC guidelines recommending that gatherings of 50 people or more be postponed or canceled for the next eight weeks due to the COVID-19 virus.

The public order was released Tuesday during a press conference.

Press Release
Public Health Order Announced: City & County of Denver Closes Venues

Mar 13, 2020

Denver, CO – With the announcement by Mayor Michael B. Hancock of a pending Public Health Order today, the City & County of Denver has canceled public events at certain venues owned and operated by the city beginning today, until April 12. These venues include Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre and Visitor Center, the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Denver Coliseum, McNichols Civic Center Building, and the Colorado Convention Center. Libraries and recreation centers will also be closed beginning on Monday, March 16, 2020, until further notice.

The Public Health Order follows Denver’s announcement of an emergency declaration yesterday. The declaration order signed by the Mayor on March 12 was made to engage additional emergency resources available to assist in Denver’s emergency response and gives the city greater flexibility to procure needed resources.

Today's escalation marks the second such public health order in Denver’s history, with the first made in response to the influenza pandemic in October 1918. That order was in effect for 53 days.

The Denver Police Department (DPD) is implementing a modified report-taking process to help prevent the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. DPD will begin taking some reports and statements via phone call instead of dispatching officers to gather information in-person. This change will not impact the dispatching of officers to high-priority, emergency incidents.

For example, if a resident calls Denver Police to report a property crime that previously occurred, a suspect is no longer present and there is no imminent threat to personal safety, an officer can call the person reporting the crime to obtain the necessary information to create a police report. The officer will then determine if additional investigative and/or evidence collection resources are required.

To be clear, the Denver Police Department still encourages residents to call 9-1-1 to report an emergency or 720-913-2000 to report a non-emergency situation. Denver’s Emergency Communications center personnel and DPD personnel will then work together to identify calls where an officers’ presence is not required to complete a report.

“It’s out of an abundance of caution that we are implementing this process, which will allow the Department to continue providing high-quality service and thorough investigations while helping to minimize the potential spread of the virus,” said Denver Chief of Police Paul Pazen.

The Department also encourages residents to utilize its online crime reporting tool when possible to help further reduce person-to-person interactions. This tool is an option for reporting crimes such as theft, vandalism, lost property, identity theft and more, and can be accessed by visiting www.denvergov.org/police and clicking the “Report Crime Now” button on the right side of the homepage.

DPD is implementing this report-taking process immediately on a small scale and will utilize the process for as long as necessary.

Denver Fire Department and other first responders will be staging at the scene of an incident before entering a facility, if symptoms of COVID-19 are believed to be present based on enhanced 9-1-1 screening questions.

Denver District Court is currently engaging in COVID-19 prevention and risk mitigation planning with our state and local partners, and is committed to making every effort to protect our jurors and the public which we serve while also maintaining business operations to the fullest extent possible. Denver District Court is proactively rescheduling matters that allow for flexibility in appearance, while also seeking alternatives to include options such as telephone appearances whenever possible.

The Denver Jury Office is implementing modifications to limit the number of individuals in jury assembly rooms, and remain in compliance with the public health orders which have been recently issued by Mayor Michael Hancock. Additional information and updates to court operations can be accessed via the Colorado Judicial Branch website.

Transactions with city government that can be conducted online include electronic payments, court orders and parking tickets. Instructions are posted at www.denvergov.org .

A continuous update on Denver’s response to COVID-19, including protection and prevention, is available on the city website.

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For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management at (720) 865-7600 or via web at Denvergov.org/OEM. For breaking news follows us on Twitter @DenverOEM. For additional information on preparing for any emergency, please refer to Ready.gov.

From Dynamic Fitness 24/7 Conifer

It’s no secret that the Coronavirus is affecting all aspects of life as we know it.
We have been following local and federal sources regarding precautionary measures being implemented to keep our country safe.

We are also concerned with the health and safety of those who enter our gym. We have people of all ages, but we have a large percentage of our members and clients who are older and more at risk.

As you may be aware, folks are divided on the seriousness of the Coronavirus. Some show no concern at all, while others are hoarding and self-quarantining. Compiling information from several sources, it seems the Coronavirus is not worse than the common cold or flu.....if you’re healthy. Those who are older and have respiratory conditions are at much greater risk for lung fibrosis, pneumonia and death. There are many in our gym community who have respiratory conditions, including Sam.

Because of this, we feel it is our responsibility to do our part to protect those who are at most risk. The elusive nature of COVID-19 provides a large window of uncertainty in regards to transmission.

After careful consideration, we’ve decided it’s in the best interest of all to be proactive. Effective immediately, Dynamic will be closed for two weeks in conjunction with local school closures. We will follow the guidelines of local and federal officials as the situation develops.
This decision did not come easily. We are sorry for the inconvenience and interruption to your programs. We will provide daily workouts and videos to help you stay on track during the closure.

Give us a call if you have questions or need help staying on track with your routine. We will help you as much as we can remotely.

It is our hope, that if everyone works together to slow the spread of COVID-19 we will minimize the effect this disease will have on our friends, our community and our country.
We must think not only of ourselves now, but of the bigger picture which involves concern and care for all during this crucial time.

Thank you very much for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Sam and Diane

Statewide tighter restrictions on businesses and gatherings for the next 30 days.

Coronavirus In Colorado: Gov. Jared Polis Suspends Dine-In Service At Restaurants
March 16, 2020

DENVER (CBS4)– Gov. Jared Polis announced on Monday afternoon an update on coronavirus in Colorado. There are 160 positive cases of coronavirus in Colorado as of Monday afternoon with 20 of those cases requiring hospitalization.

Polis announced the immediate suspension of dine-in service at restaurants and bars across Colorado for the next 30 days.

“These establishments can remain open, but that’s for takeout, delivery and room service,” said Polis.

Polis also announced the closure of large places of gathering, that includes gyms and theatres and casinos where large groups can gather.