This order includes Aurora and is in effect through April 17
Tri-County Health Department, which manages public-health issues in the three counties in which Aurora sits, has issued a Stay-at-Home order that goes into effect at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 26. The order, which is being issued in conjunction with orders in Jefferson and Boulder counties and follows a similar order in Denver, requires that all people in each county stay at their place of residence and make every effort possible to conduct only essential activities necessary to maintain health and well-being, such as getting groceries, obtaining medical supplies or medication, and/or engaging in outdoor activities like walking, hiking or running while following other social distancing practices. Work to provide essential business and government services or perform essential public infrastructure construction, including housing, is also permitted. People at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and people who are sick are urged to stay in their residence except to seek medical care.
On March 18, the city of Aurora declared a state of disaster in response to COVID-19. The city has determined that declaring this state of disaster for Aurora is necessary for the preservation and protection of the public health, safety and welfare of its residents. Previously, the city had declared a state of emergency on March 13 which allows the city to expedite additional emergency resources to support the city's Office of Emergency Management and gives the city flexibility to procure additional essential resource, if needed.
The city would like to reassure our community that we are working closely with federal, state and local public health agencies to closely monitor the situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and prepare for a potential outbreak. We are taking action to keep our community and staff safe.
It’s critical for residents to prepare, be proactive and learn about best practices to protect your health. Health officials recommend preventive actions like social distancing and increased handwashing and disinfecting to help curb the spread of COVID-19.