John Scarffe, Colorado. The Corona Virus, COVID-19, continues to spread throughout Colorado even though the state issued a Stay-At-Home Order on March 25, 2020, going into effect at 6 a.m. Thursday, March 26, and is expected to end April 11. Boulder County reported that one resident has died.

As of Saturday afternoon, March 28, 2,086 cases of the virus have been reported in Colorado, an increase of about 1,000 since Wednesday, March 25, when 1,086 cases had been reported. On March 28, cases have been reported in 44 counties in Colorado, and 13,276 people had been tested, public health officials confirmed, with 274 people hospitalized, and 44 deaths confirmed. Boulder County reported 84 cases. Gilpin County reported zero cases. Clear Creek County reported three, and Jefferson County reported 182 cases.

Boulder County Public Health received notice on March 25, 2020, that a Lafayette resident more than 60 years old who had tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The individual had underlying health conditions that were exacerbated by COVID-19. This is the only confirmed death related to COVID-19 in Boulder County to date.

“Our hearts go out to this family,” said Jeff Zayach, Boulder County Public Health director. “My hope is that we all view this heartbreaking news as a solemn warning about the importance of heeding the Stay-at-Home Order and social distancing requirements in order to prevent more tragedies like this.”

Including the recent death, 62 Boulder County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 to date. Seven individuals are getting care in the hospital, seven are currently under investigation, 23 residents are isolating at home and 24 residents have now recovered. Those testing positive for the disease range in age from the teens to the 80s, and the average age is 46 years.

COVID-19 is primarily spread through respiratory droplets spread when a person with the illness coughs or sneezes. People who have prolonged contact within six feet of a person with the disease are most at risk of transmission.

Under the Stay-at Home order, Colorado residents will still be able to leave their homes to get groceries and medicine. People who work in essential services are exempt from the order.

On March 25, 2020, Nederland Town Mayor issued a statement and said: “Under this order, we can still go to the B&F and Co-op to shop for food. We can still order food to go from our restaurants and fresh-beer from our breweries. Ace Hardware, car mechanics and bike mechanics are all considered essential services during this crisis and remain open.”

Due to the statewide stay-at-home closer order, all Nederland Parks, Playgrounds, and outdoor facilities are closed until further notice in order to help curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Town Hall and the Community Center will also remain closed to the public until further notice.

The Nederland Fire Protection Board Meeting set for April 1,2020, has been canceled. Partners in Energy will be hosting bi-weekly conference calls at noon with the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) starting April 8, 2020. Meetings will be on Wednesday, April 8, Wednesday, April 22, Wednesday, May 6, Wednesday, May 20, Wednesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 17. Join the meeting online at
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/143068973.

Thanks to the Nederland Community Presbyterian Church, mountain residents can get help with having their groceries or medicine picked up, or other assistance during the pandemic. Please call 303-258-3387 or email nedadvocate@gmail.com.

Continue to stay up to date by visiting covid19.colorado.gov. Residents can learn more about the Stay-At-Home Order at www.boco.org/COVID-19. For general information about COVID-19, residents can call CO-Help at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email them at COHELP@RMPDC.org. Both call centers have Spanish-speaking staff available.