Colorado's COVID-19 Outbreaks Drop Overall, but Nursing Communities See More

Although COVID-19 outbreaks in Colorado declined overall compared to last week, the state recorded more clusters in nursing and assisted living communities, reports the Denver Post . The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment estimated 778 outbreaks as of Wednesday, which was about 9 percent fewer than at the same time last week. Offices, restaurants, and retail environments showed the most declines, but outbreaks in assisted living communities rose by eight, reversing much of the prior week's progress when they fell by 11. Nursing communities saw four more outbreaks this week compared to 14 fewer last week. While the increases are fairly small, outbreaks in senior care communities are more concerning than in other venues because older men and women are more vulnerable to severe complications from COVID-19. The currently active spikes in long-term care communities have infected 232 residents and 472 staff, while five residents and one staffer have died.