This morning (3/18), both President Trump and Colorado Governor Polis gave updates on the coronavirus epidemic during separate televised press conferences. President Trump discussed his $850 billion aid package he wants Congress to pass to help stimulate the economy and fight the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. He basically said we are at war with this dangerous virus!
Governor Polis said we have to take more stern measures to stop this virus. He announced a total of 183 confirmed cases and two deaths in Colorado.
He announced a COVID Relief Fund of $2.8M to help stop the coronavirus epidemic. The fund will help obtain more medical supplies and testing kits, help those with recent job loss, others in need, more support volunteers. and obtain more donations to combat the virus threat.
Polis recommended all Coloradoans visit the state’s new website: HelpColoradoNow.org. Coloradoans can donate money to help this cause or volunteer too. In addition to money donations and volunteers, he also said the state needs blood donors for those needing blood transfusions.
Previously, Gov. Polis announced several days ago, the recommended closing of schools, colleges, universities, churches, restaurants, libraries or any meeting place to prevent any social gatherings to stop the virus threat. He also indicated people shouldn’t have any meetings at their homes during this time as it would be irresponsible in doing so. He stressed the social distancing of 6 to 8 feet at any place to keep the virus threat to a minimum!
Gov. Polis thanked everyone for taking this threat serious and staying home to keep everyone healthy and safe. Bottom line, he said, “we’ll get through this together!”