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Jessica Seaman

Jessica Seaman covers health for The Denver Post. A native of North Carolina, Jessica joined The Post after stints as a reporter in Greensboro, North Carolina and Little Rock, Arkansas. She is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill.

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Colorado researchers will participate in a clinical trial to test a potential coronavirus vaccine on 1,000 patients in the state, UCHealth and the University of Colorado School of Medicine announced Thursday.

Colorado researchers to conduct clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine

July 9, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.

Colorado researchers will participate in a clinical trial to test a potential coronavirus vaccine on 1,000 patients in the state, UCHealth and the University of Colorado School of Medicine announced...

The number of new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations in Colorado continue to increase as the state health department on Wednesday reported another 452 cases of the disease COVID-19.

Colorado reports 452 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations continue to rise

July 8, 2020 at 5:20 p.m.

The number of new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations in Colorado continue to increase as the state health department on Wednesday reported another 452 cases of the disease COVID-19.

Coronavirus infections remained elevated in Colorado for a third consecutive week as the state's COVID-19 hospitalizations have begun to creep upward for the first time in months.

As Colorado’s new COVID-19 cases remain elevated, state sees uptick in hospitalizations

July 7, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

Coronavirus infections remained elevated in Colorado for a third consecutive week as the state's COVID-19 hospitalizations have begun to creep upward for the first time in months.

Colorado took a step back in its reopening Tuesday as Gov. Jared Polis ordered bars and nightclubs to close again amid rising coronavirus cases — just a week-and-a-half after those businesses received the go-ahead to welcome customers back inside.

Gov. Jared Polis closes Colorado bars again after coronavirus cases increase

June 30, 2020 at 2:42 p.m.

Colorado took a step back in its reopening Tuesday as Gov. Jared Polis ordered bars and nightclubs to close again amid rising coronavirus cases — just a week-and-a-half after those...

The number of new coronavirus cases in Colorado continued to increase on Thursday, with the health department reporting the largest daily jump in COVID-19 infections since May as it confirmed an additional 324 people tested positive for the respiratory disease.

Colorado adds 324 more COVID-19 cases — largest daily increase since May

June 25, 2020 at 5:32 p.m.

The number of new coronavirus cases in Colorado continued to increase on Thursday, with the health department reporting the largest daily jump in COVID-19 infections since May as it confirmed...

Eagle County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating a cluster of COVID-19 cases among teenagers and young adults after at least 11 people became sick with the respiratory disease following social gatherings.

Eagle County reports cluster of new COVID-19 cases among teens and young adults

June 23, 2020 at 5:17 p.m.

Eagle County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating a cluster of COVID-19 cases among teenagers and young adults after at least 11 people became sick with the respiratory...

Colorado released new guidelines loosening restrictions on businesses and encouraging in-state travel Friday - the same day that Gov. Jared Polis signed an order extending permission to use stadiums as overflow hospitals.

Colorado loosens coronavirus guidelines, but keeps preparing for the worst

June 19, 2020 at 11:28 p.m.

Colorado released new guidelines loosening restrictions on businesses and encouraging in-state travel Friday - the same day that Gov. Jared Polis signed an order extending permission to use stadiums as...

Gov. Jared Polis on Friday extended an executive order allowing the state to continue operate temporary medical facilities in order to treat patients with the respiratory disease COVID-19 until mid-July.

Gov. Jared Polis extends order allowing operation of makeshift medical facilities during coronavirus pandemic

June 19, 2020 at 3:20 p.m.

Gov. Jared Polis on Friday extended an executive order allowing the state to continue operate temporary medical facilities in order to treat patients with the respiratory disease COVID-19 until mid-July.

The governor repeatedly urged Coloradans to continue to follow public health guidelines, such as wearing a mask and social distancing in public, citing the need for “personal responsibility” as the state moves to its next phase of reopening.

Gov. Jared Polis warns Colorado could see increase in coronavirus cases similar to neighboring states

June 18, 2020 at 2:52 p.m.

The governor repeatedly urged Coloradans to continue to follow public health guidelines, such as wearing a mask and social distancing in public, citing the need for “personal responsibility” as the...

Colorado health officials on Tuesday reported 143 new COVID-19 infections across the state. There were 29,442 cases of the new coronavirus as of Monday, up from 29,299 the day before.

Colorado coronavirus infections increase by 143 as hospitalizations remain relatively flat

June 16, 2020 at 4:41 p.m.

Colorado health officials on Tuesday reported 143 new COVID-19 infections across the state. There were 29,442 cases of the new coronavirus as of Monday, up from 29,299 the day before.