Jill Hunsaker Ryan – The I-70 Scout & Eastern Colorado News

State health department issues public health order reducing in-person work and increasing social distancing

In accordance with Governor Polis’ executive order, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a public health order implementing a 50% reduction in non-essential business in-person work and increasing social distancing.

Colorado has first death from COVID-19 in El Paso County

The death occurred in a female in her 80s with underlying health conditions.

Gov. Polis Provides Update on State’s Response to COVID-19

Polis declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Colorado has first positive case of COVID-19

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is reporting that the state laboratory has a positive test result for COVID-19 today

Statement on EPA’s Waters of the U.S. announcement

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is moving forward with removing protections for Colorado streams and wetlands.

State health department announces $1 million settlement with K.P. Kauffman Company

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, January 21 that they reached a settlement with K.P. Kauffman Company, Inc. (KPK), an oil and gas firm headquartered in Denver.