Colorado to Reopen Gradually Beginning May 1
Gov. Polis’ stay-at-home order expires April 27, and the Governor is instead instituting a ‘safer-at-home’ model, with suggestions for how businesses can begin to reopen. Businesses will have guidelines that still implement the six foot social distancing rules that have been in place.
The general public was given the following model:
- Encouraged to stay at home unless necessary.
- Strongly advised to wear face coverings when out.
- No gatherings over 10 people.
- Sick people may not go to work.
- Avoid unnecessary travel.
The following businesses will be allowed to reopen under the specified conditions:
Non-critical offices
50% open with strict precautions.
Large workplaces advised to have symptom/temperature checks.
Telecommuting maximized.
Restaurants/bars/event venues
Takeout/delivery only.
Exploring phased-in reduced capacity opening.
Childcare
Open, with strict precautions.
Educational institutions (colleges/K-12)
Closed.
Personal services (hair and nail salons, tattoo parlors, dog grooming, personal trainers, etc.)
Open, with strict precautions.
Elective medical procedures
Open, with strict precautions including PPE and ability to meet critical care needs.
Real estate
Showings allowed, with strict precautions and social distancing.
Open houses not allowed.