Governor Polis Announces Additional Information on COVID-19

Denver, CO – In light of additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, Governor Jared Polis announced a state of emergency for Colorado this morning. This executive action will guide response and release funds to bolster efforts to contain these cases and ensure the health and safety of Coloradans. 

“As a practicing paramedic, the concerns surrounding the potential risk presented by COVID-19 are ones that I do not take lightly,” said Senate President Leroy Garcia (D-Pueblo). “As we continue to monitor the situation closely, Coloradans should keep with their normal daily routines, taking extra precautions to protect their health, including regular hand washing, avoiding close contact and face-touching, using at least 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer and most importantly staying home if sick."

Senate President Leroy Garcia serves as vice-chair of both the Executive and Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Committees, which help deploy the Continuity Of Operations Protocol and relevant procedures in emergencies.

“I can assure our legislative body that much like the governor, we will have an effective plan in place if and when implementation is necessary. I urge legislative staff to work with their supervisors on a plan to stay home if they are feeling sick," said President Garcia. "We are currently reviewing all emergency preparedness protocols, and the legislative emergency preparedness committee will meet tomorrow morning to ensure that these plans are effectively protecting Coloradans.”

For additional daily updates, visit: www.coemergency.com