State of Colorado issues "Stay-at-Home" order

This order includes Aurora and is in effect through April 11

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has issued a Stay at Home executive order that is in effect until April 11 to control and slow the spread of COVID-19. As a result, Tri-County Health Department, which has public health jurisdiction over Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, rescinded its own Stay at Home Public Health Order. The state's order requires that every Colorado resident 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. View the entire order and a list of frequently asked questions using the links below.

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). 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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List of Closures, Cancellations and Postponements

In the interest of our community’s health and safety, the following closures, cancelations and postponements are in effect.

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.

Visit Aurora has compiled a list of Aurora restaurants offering takeout and delivery at this time.

The city of Aurora is also making this order available in the following languages:

• Spanish (Orden que limita los deshaucios, ejecuciones hipotecarias y desconexiones de servicios públicos)
  
• Amharic
• Burmese
• Chinese
• Karen
• Nepali
• Vietnamese
• Korean
• Tigrinya

For questions, please contact the county in which you live:

Arapahoe County Eviction Information
720.874.3845 or 303.636.1130

Adams County Eviction Information
303.637.7761 or 303.654.3335

Tenant Landlord Counseling: 303.237.0230

Aurora City Council Actions

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COVID-19: What you need to know

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a type of virus that causes diseases of varying severities, ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory disease. View the links below for helpful information.

What are the symptoms?
• Fever
• Cough
• Difficulty Breathing

How is it spread?
• Through coughing and sneezing
• Close contact between people such as touching and shaking hands
• Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands

What can I do?
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and hot water, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when handwashing isn’t feasible.
• Practice social distancing.
• Stay home when you’re sick.
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing.
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Get your annual flu shot.

What is the city of Aurora doing?
Keeping our customers and employees safe is a top priority.
• We are communicating regularly with local and regional emergency management and health agencies to review the current situation and coordinate our response.
• For those public spaces that remain open to the public, we are increasing the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing of offices, common areas and public areas to help prevent the spread of germs. Custodians are carrying special disposable wiping cloths during their entire shift and concentrating on all touchable points while performing their normal cleaning duties. 
• We are increasing education about the virus and healthy habits to employees and visitors to our facilities that remain open.
• Our standard drinking water treatment methods assure a complete disinfection process, with no threat of drinking water becoming a source of the virus.

The city of Aurora is accepting questions from local businesses about the Stay-at-Home order and how it may affect them. Businesses can reach out to businesslic@auroragov.org or 303.739.7057. This email and phone number can also be used by the public if they have concerns that a business is operating contrary to the state of Colorado’s Stay-at-Home order (more information at covid19.colorado.gov). For general questions about the state’s Stay-at-Home order, call 211.

Spanish Language

Korean Language

Karen Language

Tigrinya Language

Amharic Language

Burmese Language

Chinese Language

Nepali Language

Vietnamese Language