Aurora remains under state's Safer-at-Home guidelines

The state of Colorado announced a new Protect-Our-Neighbors framework June 30 that allows communities that meet certain criteria to have less stringent restrictions than under Stay At Home and Safer At Home. Counties and regions interested in qualifying for Protect Our Neighbors must submit a mitigation and containment plan to the state for review and approval. At this time, Aurora remains under the Safer-At-Home guidelines unless the counties where Aurora resides pursues and is granted this designation.

At this time, critical businesses remain open, and non-critical businesses are open with restrictions. Businesses must follow best practices for reopening. Visit the state's website or Tri-County Health Department's website for details. Tri-County Health Department has developed tools for businesses, including a checklist, to use while planning for reopening. And the state has this guide with risks and benefits of everyday activities. 

Visit this page for the latest information on city facilities and services.

Because COVID-19 remains in Colorado, residents are advised to stay home as much as possible, practice good hygiene by washing hands frequently and avoid touching your face, wear a face covering or mask when you leave home, and connect with neighbors and loved ones virtually.

Visit the What you need to know page to learn more about COVID-19 and things you can do to protect yourself and others.

Tri-County Health Department's Frequently Asked Questions document can provide some additional guidance on the Safer-at-Home order. To stay up to date on any additional orders or guidance at the local level, go to Tri-County Health Department's website. 

Thank you, Aurora, for doing your part, observing public health guidelines, reaching out to neighbors and friends, lifting up front-line health care workers and first responders, and supporting local businesses during this time.

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City Encouraging Face Coverings to Keep People Safe
With public health and safety as our top priority, the city of Aurora formally adopted the state’s regulations on face coverings for workers in critical businesses and strongly encourage all Aurora businesses to require customers to wear a face covering at all times when inside the business and also encouraging customers to comply. These actions are essential as we continue under the Safer-at-Home order while keeping our community safe, supporting our local businesses and helping the economy begin to recover.

State of Colorado Executive Orders

Visit this link for a list of state of Colorado executive orders and public health orders with details about what the orders mean and who they affect.
Recent orders: 
- June 12 Order Providing Housing Assistance and Relief to Coloradans Affected by COVID-19
- June 12 Order Expedited Unemployment Insurance Claim Processing to Provide Relief to Coloradans Affected by COVID-19
- June 13 Order Temporary Limiting of Certain Evictions to Provide Relief to Coloradans Affected by COVID-19

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Status of City Facilities and Services

As plans for reopening some city facilities move along, we update the status of city facilities and services. Please check often.

In March, the city of Aurora declared a state of disaster in response to COVID-19 to preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare of its residents. This followed a state of emergency declaration that allowed 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). 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.

A cross-departmental team is meeting regularly to evaluate city operations. Check back to this website regularly for updates.

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