Polis extends ‘safer-at-home’ with some changes

On Monday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis extended the statewide ‘safer-at-home’ order through July 1 with a few changes designed to give Coloradans more leeway, dubbing the shiftSafer at home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors.” Polis continued to stress the importance to taking preventative measures to stifle the spread of COVID-19.

“Colorado has millions of acres of accessible federal land, municipal parks, State parks, State and county open space, and other accessible areas that allow for stronger Social Distancing in our great outdoors,” states the order released Monday afternoon. “Coloradans should Stay at Home or in the great outdoors away from others as much as possible and continue to limit social interactions, remain at least six feet from others not in their household, and wear non-medical facial coverings in public.”

Some of the formal in the order changes were directly related to those 65 or older, whom may now visit parks and recreate outdoors provided that they’re able to maintain six feet of distance and also wear a mask. His directive also states that those considered vulnerable to the disease can’t be forced to work in-person jobs.

Under the modified ‘safer-at-home’ order, gatherings of more than 10 are still prohibited and telecommuting is still encouraged.

Short term rentals, including AirBnBs, are also allowed to reopen, though they must follow a number of state guidelines meant to protect their guests.

Likely soon to come will be changes to guidelines regarding worship and unaddressed outdoor recreation.

Places of worship will likely be allowed to resume services with 50% of capacity or up to 50 people present, whichever is less. Outdoor recreation facilities may also be able to resume activities, provided they operate at 50% of capacity or with no more than 10 guests at a time, whichever is less. Team sports are also included in the potential upcoming change, which will be allowed to resume with a 25 person-limit outside and a 10 person-limit inside.

It’s likely other outdoor facilities, such as playgrounds and tennis courts, will also be able to reopen with a 10 person-limit and social distancing rules in place. Outdoor swimming pools may also reopen, though they will be limited to 50% of capacity or fewer than 50 people.

Read more about these potential upcoming changes here. Coloradans are able to submit feedback on these rules through Wednesday.

Polis also extended alcohol-to-go permission for 30 additional days.

See all of Polis’ Executive Orders here.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, back, heads down a ramp to the carriage house on the grounds of the governor’s mansion for a news conference to update the state’s efforts to stop the rise of the new coronavirus on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Photo Credit: David Zalubowski, The Associated Press
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, back, heads down a ramp to the carriage house on the grounds of the governor’s mansion for a news conference to update the state’s efforts to stop the rise of the new coronavirus on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Photo Credit: David Zalubowski, The Associated Press

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