Coronavirus In Colorado: 1st Death In El Paso County
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- The first death from coronavirus in Colorado has been reported in El Paso County. The death is a female in her 80s with underlying health conditions.
Earlier in the day, on Friday morning, Gov. Jared Polis confirmed 72 positive cases of coronavirus in Colorado and that three of those people are in critical condition in the hospital.
The person who passed away was among those who was hospitalized. That number was updated on Friday evening to 77 cases.
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The state lab has completed test results on more than 600 people in Colorado since testing began on Feb. 28. in the state.
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Additional Information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment:
- Practice good hygiene. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. In the absence of soap and water, use hand-sanitizer; use your elbow or sleeve to cover coughs and sneezes
- Stay home if you're sick; keep your children home if they are sick. The illness can last for many days so make preparations now to work from home if possible.
- We advise Coloradans to always be prepared for an emergency-- like a large snowstorm-- and have a plan for your family. Make sure to have 72 hours of key supplies on hand like medications, infant formula, diapers, pet food, etc. FEMA guidance for pre-pandemic COVID-19 preparedness is available on Ready.gov.
- Stay informed with reliable, up-to-date information. People who have general questions about coronavirus disease 2019, can call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email COHELP@RMPDC.org, for answers in English and Spanish (Español), Mandarin (普通话), and more.
