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Mar 27

Colorado Stay-At-Home Order Explained: What Will And Wont Be Open – CBS Denver

(CBS4) On Wednesday, Gov. Jared Polis announced an executive order for Coloradans to stay at home in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The stay-at-home order will go into effect Thursday at 6 a.m. and will last through Saturday, April 11.

The stay-at-home order is mandatory and includes the entire state. It requires people to remain in their homes unless they are going to and from work in a critical industry or doing an essential task like going to the grocery store or walking a pet.

Playgrounds and picnic areas will be closed but many local parks and outdoor spaces will remain open for outdoor exercise. People who choose to exercise outdoors should continue practicing social distancing by staying at least 6 feet away from other people.

The statewide order allows people to travel to outdoor areas for hiking and exercise. However, residents should check with their local health department to see if there are additional restrictions. For instance, Denvers health order prohibits residents from traveling to neighboring communities or the mountains for recreation.

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Grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations will remain open and grocery delivery will be available as well as meal-delivery, drive through, and take-out options. Liquor and cannabis stores will also remain open while enforcing social distancing.

Houses of worship may remain open, but must practice social distancing or use electronic platforms. Pastoral services may also continue for individuals who are in crisis or need end-of-life services.

Schools can continue to provide free food services for students on a pick-up and take-home basis. Public and private schools, including postsecondary institutions, may provide essential functions such as security, medical and mental health service, housing, food service and critical research, provided that social distancing requirements are observed.

Licensed child care will remain open for essential workers. For urgent child care needs, contact 2-1-1.

Roads will not close in Colorado. Officials say public transportation and ridesharing should be used for essential travel only. When possible, residents are asked to walk or drive themselves. According to the order, planes and other forms of travel should only be used if absolutely necessary.

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The Department of Public Health and Environment is suspending the states vehicle emission testing in response to the stay-at-home order. The order applies to emissions testing for both gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. State officials will soon provide information on extended vehicle registration renewal deadlines through the duration of the order.

Several counties and cities enacted stay-at-home orders before the statewide order was announced. Requirements under those orders that are more restrictive than the statewide order will remain in place.

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The stay-at-home order is an executive order, which means it is Colorado law. Residents who suspect that someone is violating the order should first contact their local public health agency to report any concerns. Residents may also file a report with the Colorado Attorney Generals Office by emailing covid19@coag.gov if local law enforcement or a local public health agency is unresponsive.

For more information about the public health order and how it is enforced, click here.

*Individuals experiencing symptoms of coronavirus must self-isolate until their symptoms cease or they have a negative test result.

1. Healthcare Operations:

*Health clubs are not exempt from the order, including fitness and exercise gyms

2. Critical Infrastructure:

3. Critical Manufacturing:

4. Critical Retail:

5. Critical Services:

6. News Media

7. Financial Institutions:

8. Providers of Basic Necessities to Economically Disadvantaged Populations:

9. Construction:

10. Defense:

11. Critical Services Necessary to Maintain the Safety, Sanitation and critical Operations of Residences or Other critical Businesses:

12. Vendors that Provide Critical Services or Products, Including Logistics and Technology Support, Child Care and Services:

13. Critical Government Functions:

To read the full stay-at-home order, click here. The public health order is available here. Watch Gov. Polis announcement of the stay-at-home order here.

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