Denver gets approval for 5 Star program but don't expect it right away
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and last updated 2021-01-27 15:13:13-05
DENVER â Colorado health officials have granted Denver a contingent approval for the state's 5 Star program, which would allow businesses and restaurants to increase capacity limits, but it's likely to be weeks until the program goes into effect, as the city needs to see a downward trend in COVID-19 cases.
Hancock said Denver will begin pre-certifying businesses soon, though the 5 Star program can't begin in Denver until the city sustains seven days of downward COVID-19 cases.
Denver's number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 5.1% over the last week, on average, though hospitalizations are down 5.4% and deaths are down 69.2% over the last two weeks, on average, according to data from Denver Health.