Statewide Stay-At-Home Order Until at Least April 11

Yesterday afternoon (3/25/2020), Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced a statewide Stay-At-Home Order which would start at 6 am on Thursday, March 26, 2020. The order will remain in effect through April 11 unless rescinded or modified.

Here’s more from the State of Colorado announcement:

“Coloradans are living through a global pandemic and this decision was made to help save lives,” said Governor Jared Polis. “We will continue doing everything we can to get the resources Colorado needs to address COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of all Coloradans. In true Colorado spirit, we’re seeing our friends, family and neighbors rise to the challenge, donating their time, money or extra supplies to support relief efforts at the state and local levels. We are in this together and this is the season to stay at home to save lives.”

This executive order means Coloradans should not be leaving their homes except for critical activities including:

• • Obtaining food and other household necessities including medicine

  • Going to and from work if you are a critical employee

  • Seeking medical care

  • Caring for dependents or pets

  • Caring for a vulnerable person in another location

  • Cannabis and liquor stores will remain open

  • Or participating in outdoor recreation at a legally-mandated safe distance of six feet or more from other parties

Click here to read the full order. 

Joel Newton

Joel has been a resident of Edgewater, Colorado with his family since 2012. He is the Executive Director of local education nonprofit Edgewater Collective and Editor of the Edgewater Echo.