Skip to Content

Trump approves disaster declaration for Colorado amid virus

DENVER (AP) - President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Colorado, assuring additional federal assistance for the state, tribal and local response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Gov. Jared Polis had requested the designation, saying it will level the playing field related to federal disaster funding. State officials said Saturday that at least 44 people have died and more than 2,060 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Colorado.

Also, survey results released Saturday by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment show a large majority of Coloradans are “very concerned” about the coronavirus and are taking extra precautions to keep the community healthy.

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.)

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

This article was provided by the Associated Press.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KRDO NewsChannel 13 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content