The backslide on the dial from Level Blue, where the county had operated since Feb. 6, to Level Yellow means additional restrictions for Pueblo, including increased capacity restrictions on businesses.
The move to Level Yellow will result in the following restrictions for businesses that have not been certified through the Pueblo City and County 5 Star Variance Program:
Restaurants must now reduce capacity to 50% or 150 people, whichever is fewer.
Last call will shift from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Non-critical manufacturers move to 50% capacity or 50 people.
Offices will go back to 50% capacity with remote work strongly encouraged.
Bars, which could operate at 25% capacity under Level Blue, must again close.
Denver opens 5 Star Program applications
Denver also announced that it will reactivate the city s emergency operations center to assist with vaccine distribution efforts. Author: Janet Oravetz (9News) Updated: 6:49 PM MST January 29, 2021
DENVER Denver is reactivating its emergency operations center (EOC) to help deal with what Mayor Michael Hancock called the twin challenges of vaccine distribution and economic recovery related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news vaccinations bring is not enough to rescue and restore our city, said Hancock. The economic crisis brought on by the pandemic is going to be with us even after our residents are safely vaccinated.
Jan 15, 2021
Denver has been approved for the 5-star Variance Program, which will allow businesses to apply for reduced COVID-19 restrictions. We discuss with Eric Hiraga, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity Executive Director.
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SEVERANCE, Colo. â At G5 Brew Pub in Severance, they are welcoming back diners after a very long December.
âIt was terrible. December destroyed us,â Jeremy Gourd said.
Jeremy and his wife, Tammy Gourd, have owned the brewery since 2016.
âItâs 2021. Weâve got to continue building good business,â Tammy said. âThis canât happen again.â