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State

Governor Jared Polis has issued an update on how the state is responding to COVID-19 and introduced the Level 3: Protect Our Neighbors phase. Protect Our Neighbors means that communities that meet certain criteria have less stringent restrictions than under Stay-At-Home and Safer-At-Home. Communities may permit activities at 50% of pre-pandemic capacity, with at least 6 feet between non-household members, and no more than 500 people in one setting at a time. Communities that can demonstrate strong public health and health care systems - paired with low virus levels - should take on more control over their own reopening plans. Strong local public health and health care systems are the key to reopening the economy. Different communities will be at different phases, based on local conditions and capabilities.

The CO Department of Public Health & Environment and the CO State of Emergency Operations Center has created industry-specific checklists that businesses must follow prior to reopening.

Please submit your additional questions or concerns here.

*Please note that local governments can choose to enact stricter guidance than the state -- like extending the Stay-at-Home order within the local government’s jurisdiction.

Larimer County

• Variance
  • May 23: Larimer County Receives State Approval to Re-open Some Businesses Ahead of State Orders
    • Temporary outdoor expansion of business uses for unincorporated Larimer County (new)
    • Industry Information and Checklists
    • Restaurant Compliance Checklist
    • Questions? Submit this form
  • Larimer County Submits Variance Seeking to Safely Reopen Businesses Ahead of State Orders
    • View Variance Request Here
    • Larimer County Zoom Call with Businesses to Discuss Variance Request (May 20)
• Safer at Home Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic in Larimer County (includes what it means for businesses, checklists for reopening, business types, etc,)
  • Checklist for Business/Facility Re-Opening - businesses are required to implement all applicable measures prior to reopening
  • Safer At Home Re-Open Best Practices
  • Ask questions or log a concern or speak with the Larimer County Health Department: 970-498-550

Fort Collins

• Face coverings are now mandatory for all persons (customers and employees) to wear face coverings when entering and while inside retail and commercial businesses. For information can be found here.
• Sign up your business to be apart of the Support Fort Collins Business, a tool that maps out businesses offering online sales, gift cards, delivery, take-out, and other specials. 
• Looking for face coverings, cleaning, and safety supplies for your business?
  • Visit NoCoSafetySupply.com, a marketplace for small business safety gear. Post what you have or what you need to keep northern Colorado employees and workplaces safe.
• Important Water Quality Message - If you have questions about building flushing practices or your water quality in general before opening your building, please email VXRpbGl0aWVzQ3VzdG9tZXJBY2NvdW50c0BmY2dvdi5jb20= or call 970-416-4268.

The State's order requires people in Colorado who are 11 years and older to wear a covering over their noses and mouths:

• When entering or moving within any public indoor space.
• While using or waiting to use public (buses, light-rail) or non-personal (taxis, car services, ride-shares) transportation services.

People who do not have to wear a mask include:

• People who are 10 years old and younger.
• People who cannot medically tolerate a face covering.
• Children ages 2 and under should NOT wear masks or cloth face coverings.

Businesses must:

• Refuse service to people who are not wearing masks.
• Post signs at entrances that instruct customers they must wear a mask when entering or moving around inside the business.
  • Half and full size face covering posters available for download.

NoCo Safety Supply - Looking for face coverings, cleaning, and safety supplies for your business?

• Visit NoCoSafetySupply.com, a marketplace for small business safety gear. Post what you have or what you need to keep northern Colorado employees and workplaces safe.

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The new NoCo Recovers website is a one-stop shop for business recovery information in Northern Colorado. NoCoRecovers.com provides a single source of up-to-date information on potential funding resources available to support Northern Colorado's business community, including regular updates on the CARES Act's Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The website also features a COVID-19 Business Resource Hub, where businesses can easily sort through resources based on industry, geography and type of need.

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