Every year, we compile a grand list of things to do in Colorado. Although we put one together for 2020, right now a lot of those items are not possible to complete, due to the closures, restrictions and suggestions put in place after the COVID-19 outbreak. So instead we designed a list of things to do at home to entertain, educate and uplift you, while also supporting local businesses and creatives so that everyone can weather this storm together. Read more
It’s tough to perform or rehearse as a group when you’re practicing social distancing. But the Colorado Symphony managed to do just that — dropping an epic cut of their musicians performing Beethoven’s Ode To Joy from various locations. Read more
- As of Friday: 277 confirmed COVID-19 cases in CO, but real number is likely 5-10 times higher. 4 known fatalities so far
- Requests have been made at the federal level to eliminate common roadblocks to receiving Medicare coverage so that more people can get signed up at this time
- Although there has been a huge surge in applications, Medicare/Medicaid is handling it well, as current phone wait times average only 2 minutes
- Automatic recertification is being worked on to make sure that patients can maintain coverage
- HCPF is currently reserving their efforts to respond to reports of “immediate jeopardy” including possible signs of elder abuse due to necessary quarantine
- The state and Governor Polis are being very responsive to disability issues at this time
- Medicare/Medicaid is putting a big emphasis on telemedicine, adding providers to the coverage to allow for virtual visits
Public transportation is an essential public good that will be needed even more once we start recovering from this virus. Read more
The :yft company recently activated LyftUp to donate tens of thousands of rides to those with essential transportation needs — especially for families and children, low-income seniors, doctors and nurses. We’re working with new and existing partners on this initiative including United Way, World Central Kitchen, and Team Rubicon. Read more
Many of us are trying to find new routines as we navigate life in the midst of COVID-19. At the Denver Streets Partnership, we hope that means plenty of biking, walking, and rolling. Staying active and in nature is always beneficial but especially so at the current moment. And, as our friend Pete Piccolo recently said, these activities “make communities more resilient.” Read more