After the dial: Which Colorado counties have eliminated all COVID-19 restrictions? – The Denver Post

Going forward, whether you have to wear a mask or are able to get into a crowded restaurant will depend on what Colorado county you live in.

The states COVID-19 dial framework which looked at cases, hospitalizations and positive test percentages to determine capacity levels for businesses became optional Friday. Now, each county decides its own rules, though the state could intervene if hospitals start to run out of room.

Most of the Denver area elected to go to Level Blue, which moves last call to 2 a.m., doesnt set a maximum number of people in restaurants or gyms (though parties must be kept six feet apart) and limits bars to 25% capacity. Counties staying in Level Blue, or moving to it, are:

Six counties said they would remain in Level Green, where the only restrictions are 50% capacity for bars, indoor events and group sports played indoors. Those counties are:

Pueblo County said it will remain in Level Yellow, where most businesses are limited to 50% of capacity.

For the 28 counties that havent set their own public health orders, the only requirements most people will encounter are the statewide mask order and large events needing permission from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Those counties are:

Some counties have issued their own public health orders, with rules that dont correspond to a dial level.

This list will be updated with additional counties as information becomes available.

Denver Post reporter Jessica Seaman contributed to this report.

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After the dial: Which Colorado counties have eliminated all COVID-19 restrictions? - The Denver Post