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Denver City Council Goes Virtual To Help Prevent Spread Of COVID
Rising cases of COVID-19 and the emergence of the Omicron variant have led the city council to make the decision to go virtual.

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Rising cases of COVID-19 and the emergence of the Omicron variant have led the city council to make the decision to go virtual.

In-person instruction will resume on Jan. 24.
Stock Show organizers say they’re prepared to keep guests safe.
Hancock also reminded people to get vaccinated and to get their booster: "It's making a big difference in my case."
Students and staff on campus were already required to be vaccinated in order to attend classes last semester.
Superintendent Alex Marrero sent a letter to families on Dec. 29 saying strong health safeguards are allowing this decision.
They expect things are going to get worse before they get better, considering holiday gatherings.
“I always appreciated his friendship and support of my football career. There will never be another like Coach Madden,” Manning wrote.
New guidelines have been applauded largely by the restaurant industry as they could help smaller businesses rebound from staffing shortages.
The health department is asking everyone to wear masks while indoors, limit large gatherings and get tested for COVID.
After several community sites in the metro area reached capacity Sunday, the demand continued to start off the new week.
In total, five people were killed, including the suspect, police said.
"Unlike this time last year, there are tools to survive the virus, but doctors say you have to act quickly."
False results are more likely when using a rapid test versus a PCR test, according to infectious disease experts.
City officials suggested residents go to the Douglas County Justice Center or Centennial Hospital.
Jason Strong, 39, was part of a celebration as he left the Medical Center of Aurora on Tuesday.
News of the omicron variant remains a dark cloud on the otherwise exciting time.
The governor says more opportunities to get tested and vaccinated will be available in state at the start of the new year.
Concerns are rising over how to safely celebrate.
The two animals in Estes Park got tangled together by the antlers and then they got wrapped around a tree.