Tag: pandemic
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10 businesses that came to Colorado Springs in 2021
In 2021, growth for restaurants and retailers in Colorado Springs, was evident even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cast a long shadow. Here are some businesses that came to the Pikes Peak region this past year. • Birdcall: The Denver-based, fast-casual chain that specializes in all-natural chicken sandwiches opened its first Springs restaurant east…
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Air Force Academy opening its doors after nearly 17 months
After nearly 17 months of being closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Air Force Academy is opening its doors to visitors beginning Monday. The academy will open its gates to visitors at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 2. In order to get in, visitors will need to wear masks, regardless…
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Highly contagious delta variant drives rise in COVID cases in El Paso County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The number of coronavirus cases in El Paso County is climbing, driven by the highly contagious delta variant. The county has seen 717 new coronavirus cases in the last seven days, pushing the rate up to 99.2 cases per 100,000, a level not seen since…
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Highly contagious delta variant drives rise in COVID cases in El Paso County
The number of coronavirus cases in El Paso County is climbing, driven by the highly contagious delta variant. The county has seen 717 new coronavirus cases in the last seven days, pushing the rate up to 99.2 cases per 100,000, a level not seen since early June, according to El Paso County Public Health data.…
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Olympic museum struggles financially in its first year, projects deficit of $1 million at least
On the eve of its one-year anniversary, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in downtown Colorado Springs operates in the red, projects a deficit of at least $1 million in 2021 and recently sought, and received, millions in federal funds via the city and county to help cover its expenses. That’s hardly the kind of…
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Olympic museum struggles financially in its first year, projects deficit of $1 million at least
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On the eve of its one-year anniversary, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in downtown Colorado Springs operates in the red, projects a deficit of at least $1 million in 2021 and recently sought, and received, millions in federal funds via the city and county…
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Increased testing, personal protection requirements for unvaccinated residential care staff
Gov. Jared Polis may have ended the COVID-19 state of emergency in Colorado, but the pandemic isn’t over for residential care facilities. As cases of COVID-19 begin to increase in Colorado, fueled by the more contagious delta variant, the state Department of Public Health and Environment announced updated mitigation guidance for residential care facilities Friday.…
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Increased testing, personal protection requirements for unvaccinated residential care staff
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Jared Polis may have ended the COVID-19 state of emergency in Colorado, but the pandemic isn’t over for residential care facilities. As cases of COVID-19 begin to increase in Colorado, fueled by the more contagious delta variant, the state Department of Public Health and…
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Good news from the pandemic: Flu hospitalizations almost non-existent
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In late summer and early fall 2020, public health officials in Colorado and nationwide warned about the potential for a looming twin-pandemic. With the weather growing colder, flu season was rapidly approaching, just as COVID-19…
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Good news from the pandemic: Flu hospitalizations almost non-existent
In late summer and early fall 2020, public health officials in Colorado and nationwide warned about the potential for a looming twin-pandemic. With the weather growing colder, flu season was rapidly approaching, just as COVID-19 cases were beginning to rise to unprecedented levels. Flu season comes every year, and it often results in thousands of…