Six Colorado counties move to Level Clear; businesses can operate with no COVID-19 restrictions While many are excited to put the pandemic behind them, some businesses say they need time to begin operating at 100% capacity with no restrictions. Author: Victoria De Leon Updated: 5:46 PM MDT May 16, 2021 DENVER — After more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions and safety protocols, businesses in six counties have the option to begin operating the way they did before the pandemic. Sunday, Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver and Jefferson counties all moved to Level Clear, meaning they can operate at 100% capacity and not require face coverings.