Gov. Polis gives update on state’s response to COVID-19

COLORADO (KRDO) -- Colorado Gov. Jared Polis gave an update Tuesday on the state's ongoing response to COVID-19 as local health departments aim to vaccinate people over the age of 70.

Governor Polis announced a new COVID-19 dial that'll move many counties to Level Yellow and fifty percent capacity starting Saturday morning at 9 a.m., including El Paso and Teller counties.

The new dial will move Pueblo County all the way from Level Orange to Level Blue. Pueblo County will also be at fifty percent capacity, but with a higher total number of people allowed inside businesses.

The new dial is based on a one week case count, rather than the previous two week period, so health officials can see changes and act on them faster.

Click here for more information on the new COVID-19 dial.