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Testing

• Gov. Polis Announces Expanded Testing Capacity, Including All Who Are Symptomatic

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Executive Orders

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Colorado Safer-at-Home Order

• What Does "Safer-at-Home" Mean? A Quick Guide from the Governor's Office
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Colorado Stay-At-Home Order

• You can read more about the Stay-at-Home order, including a list of critical businesses, by clicking here and access a FAQ document by clicking here. This order is in effect until 11:59pm on April 11, 2020 and may be extended.
• Colorado Public Radio: Colorado's Stay-at-Home Order Will End April 26

Colorado "Critical Business" Designation

"Critical Business" Designation for Statewide Stay at Home Order: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: Public Health Order 20-24, which defines "Critical Businesses" (listed under III - Definitions, Part C)

If your business is considered critical, you can fill out the Critical Business Self-Certification Form. The self-certification document is voluntary and not a requirement of any state order. It was created to assist critical businesses and law enforcement to comply with public health orders. Once you complete the form, you are simply asked to maintain a copy of the completed certification form in your business records, and produce a copy at the request of state or local law enforcement, public health agency representatives, or any other government agency with jurisdiction over the business, property, or any applicable licenses, permits or certifications maintained by the business. You do not need to submit it to the State and you do not need to receive any approvals from the State. Completing this form and having it on file will suffice.

50% Workforce Reduction Order

On Sunday March 22nd, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D2020-013 ordering Colorado non critical-workplaces to reduce in-person workforce by fifty percent due to the presence of COVID-19 in the State. The order directs all Colorado employers to implement tele-work capabilities to the greatest extent possible. If tele-work is not practical or possible, the Governor encourages employers to stagger work schedules to reduce the proximity of workers during work hours and to keep employees on payroll as we endure this temporary disruption to commerce together.

For the full text of the order, click here >>

PLEASE NOTE: The critical workplaces that are exempt include:

• Health care operations.
• Critical Infrastructure, including utilities, fuel supply and transmission, public water, telecommunications, transportation, hotels, organizations that provide for disadvantaged people, and food supply chain.
• Critical Manufacturing, including food, beverages, chemicals, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, sanitary products, agriculture.  If they are a manufacturer, and would like to submit a letter to the State explaining exemption, they can submit it to Manufacturer’s Edge through Tom Bugnitz – See contact info below.
• Critical Retail, including grocery stores, liquor stores, farms, gas stations, restaurants and bars for takeout, marijuana dispensaries but only for medical or curbside delivery, hardware stores.
• Critical Services, including trash and recycling, mail, shipping, laundromats, child care, building cleaning and maintenance, auto supply and repair, warehouses/distribution, funeral homes, crematoriums, cemeteries, animal shelters and rescues.
• News Media.
• Financial Institutions.
• Providers of Basic Necessities to Economically Disadvantaged Populations.
• Construction.
• Defense.
• Public Safety Services like law enforcement, fire prevention and response, EMTs, security, disinfection, cleaning, building code enforcement, snow removal, auto repair.
• Vendors that Provide Critical Services or Products including logistics, child care, tech support, or contractors with critical government services.
• “Critical Government Functions.”

Emergency Rules On Paid Sick Leave

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has passed final emergency rules on paid sick leave due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). The rules follow the State of Emergency declared by Governor Polis, which included directives for CDLE to 1) engage in emergency rulemaking for temporary paid sick leave and 2) identify additional supports and wage replacement such as access to unemployment insurance. The rules temporarily require employers in certain industries to provide up to four days of paid sick leave to employees with flu-like symptoms who are being tested for Coronavirus. This will take effect today for 30 days, or longer if the state of emergency continues.

Emergency Sick Leave Requirements Adopted by Labor Department

Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay ("Colorado HELP") Rules FAQ

For the most current information from Boulder County, please visit the Boulder County COVID-19 Hub.

August 12, 2021:

• To protect health and support continued in-person learning in PK-12 schools and childcare settings, Boulder County Public Health issued Public Health Order 2021-07 requiring facial coverings. Read more
• Masks are strongly recommended in all indoor settings. View Boulder County's FAQ page for clarification or download a signage kit for your business

May 17, 2021: Boulder County is now operating at LEVEL CLEAR. Read more

• Boulder County will largely align with the state’s updates to its mask order, although masks will continue to be required in certain settings. Read more

5-Star Certification Program

Go to the BOCO 5 Star Website

Updates

Boulder County has created a vaccine notification system, where residents can sign up to be alerted when COVID-19 vaccines are available for their priority group. Sign up to receive notifications here

The City of Boulder has outlined its current initiatives and programs to support the restaurant industry. Read more

January 2021: The City of Boulder has extended its Boulder Business Recovery program through October 31 or until indoor dining restrictions are lifted, whichever is sooner. Read more

For the most current information from the City of Boulder, please visit the City of Boulder COVID-19 Hub.

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