By Nia Bender
COLORADO SPRINGS – Colorado businesses may be breathing a temporary sigh of relief after numerous counties across the state labeled as “red” on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Covid-19 dial moved back to “orange” status. That means most restaurants will be able to resume indoor dining at 25 percent capacity. Some restaurants have been able to stay afloat with takeout, curbside, and delivery options that included food and alcohol.
Gyms are now allowed to increase their capacity levels from 10% to 25% under the level orange guidelines. Even with the increase, many gyms are facing hard times with trying to keep their businesses open.
Here are the guidelines for the ORANGE level:
High-risk populations: Strongly advised to stay at home; Eligible for worker benefits and mandatory prioritization for remote work
Personal gathering size: Up to 10 from no more than 2 households
Childcare: Open
Restaurants: 25%, 50-person max; 6 feet between parties outdoors per guidance
Last call: 10 p.m. (on premise)
Non-critical manufacturing: 25%; 50-person max
Offices: 25%, remote work is strongly encouraged
Bars: Closed
Gyms/fitness centers: 25%, 25-person max indoors — or outdoors in groups less than 10
Group sports & camps: Virtual, or outdoors in groups less than 10
Critical and non-critical retail: 50% with increased curbside pick-up and delivery.
Personal services: 25%, 25-person max
Limited healthcare settings: 25%, 25-person max
Indoor events & seated entertainment: 25%, 50-person cap (with calculator)
Outdoor unseated events & entertainment: 25%, 75-person cap (with calculator)
Outdoor guided services & entertainment: 25%, 10-person max
