Today on Colorado Edition: we bring you an update on the spread of COVID-19 in our state, including a look at the impact of restaurant closures and the rise in gun sales.
Colorado Restaurants Close Dine-In Operations For 30 Days
The spread of the novel coronavirus continues to change daily life in our state. Colorado’s governor ordered all restaurants and bars close their dine-in services for at least 30 days starting Tuesday.
The announcement follows several other states that are taking similar steps to slow the spread of the virus.
KUNC’s Matt Bloom joined us to explain the new order and what it means for restaurants in the state.
Gun Sales And The Coronavirus
As people across the country stock up on supplies to prepare for weeks of social distancing, Americans are crowding into gun stores. Here in Colorado, background checks on firearms purchasers — which can be used to roughly estimate the number of gun sales — are double what they were at this time last year. Our Guns & America reporter Leigh Patersonjoined us with more.
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