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Denver’s drive-through coronavirus testing facility in the parking lot of Paco Sanchez Park just off Federal Boulevard was busy on Nov. 18, 2020, ahead of Thanksgiving.
As families settle into the holiday season, the Colorado Department of Health and Environment has announced a new slate of free, community-run testing sites for COVID-19.
CDPHE said in a press release that some of the new locations were already up and running as of Thursday, though some will not open until Sunday morning.
The state also plans to hold a series of one-off testing events through Tuesday. The newly announced events and sites will accept walk-ins, but CDPHE says people seeking a test should still register online beforehand.
College applications increase during Colorado Free Application Day
Colo. (KRDO) The Colorado Department of Higher Education reports applications increased by 28% during this year s Colorado Free Application Day.
Colorado Free Application Day eliminates application fees, giving more students the ability to apply to the school of their choice.
According to the CDHE, Colorado students submitted nearly 57,000 college and university admissions applications on Oct. 13. That resulted in more than $2.3 million saved in waived fees.
“In today’s world, and even more so post-pandemic, Coloradans benefit greatest from getting education or training beyond high school. By removing this cost barrier during an especially difficult economic time, we are making higher education more accessible for students and families, and I am proud our institutions continue to step up and support Coloradans,” said Governor Jared Polis during a video message on the application day.
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