Awaiting briefing from @GovofCO Polis (scheduled for 1:30) where reporters will be asking about restraueant reopening plan & state modeling calling for long-term social distancing restrictions. Will thread details and terrible hot takes here. #9News #COVID19colorado

Polis begins by saying there was a 15th coronavirus death at the VA Home at Fitzsimmons. “It’s truly heartbreaking for the staff and fellow residents,” Polis said.

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Polis offers a moment of silence for the veterans lost to COVID-19.

NEW: Gov Polis says Colorado has had 1088 deaths from COVID-19, 1340 deaths of people with COVID-19. Says 200-300 people are contracting the virus each day in Colorado. (Obviously, the vast majority survive.) #9News #COVID19colorado

Colorado is testing 4000-5000/day. Below state goals but Gov Polis suggests it’s because people are not seeking testing. “We’re not coming’ to you to stick a swab up your nose,” Polis said.

Polis says Colorado has a contract with Honeywell for 6M N95 masks (over 17 months).

Polis says Colorado has dropped under 400 hospitalizations for COVID-19 for the first time since the peak of the virus.