Operations
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information and resources for the ColoradoSPH community.
Critical update
Remote instruction
ColoradoSPH instruction will continue to be remote for the 2021 spring semester at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus and at the University of Northern Colorado.
Read more about our plans to continue remote instruction >
New family care program
A new family care program has launched to help CU Anschutz students, faculty, and staff balance care needs during this challenging time.
Dean Samet's commentary
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The COVID-19 Pandemic: Vaccination and therapeutics to the rescue, but when?
Oct 19, 2020Another worrisome week: the pandemic is surging across the United States and Europe; the Johnson and Johnson vaccine trial was halted because of a possible adverse event in a participant; Eli Lilly’s trial of a monoclonal antibody therapy was paused because of safety concerns; and remdesivir was found to be ineffective.Full story
School operations updates
October 15, 2020 Internal operations update
October 1, 2020 Internal operations update
September 11, 2020 Internal operations update
University operations updates
COVID-19 & the CU Anschutz Community
October 16, 2020
Topics covered: flu shots, hold that thought, "Past the Pandemic" series, recognize student distress.
President McConnell: Important COVID-19 Quarantine and Town Hall Updates
September 29, 2020
I am pleased to share this information, which just went to students living in two of our residence halls that had been quarantined last week: pending compliance with testing protocols, the quarantines in both of these residence halls have been lifted. Specifically, all students in Summit and Braiden Halls who tested negative last week are no longer in quarantine and may resume their normal schedules, including going to class or work.
October 14, 2020
This purpose of newsletter is to communicate coronavirus (COVID-19) updates from UNC leadership. The newsletter will be sent to faculty, staff, students and their families on a weekly basis.
Experts in the news
Media requests
Are you a member of the media looking to get in touch with our experts? Please contact Director of Communications & Marketing, Tonya Ewers at Tonya.Ewers@CUAnschutz.edu or 303.724.8573.
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New modeling data from the Colorado School of Public Health shows increased hospitalizations, potential holiday bump in cases
Oct 6, 2020The latest modeling report from the ColoradoSPH-led team evaluates what might happen if people have more social contact than usual beginning the Friday before Thanksgiving and lasting through the new year. With this assumption, an increase in cases during and after the holidays as projected could be substantial.Full story -
New modeling data from the Colorado School of Public Health shows plateauing hospitalizations and a slight upward trend in Colorado’s infection rate
Sep 16, 2020The latest modeling report from the ColoradoSPH-led team indicates the spread of SARS-CoV-2 was reduced for much of July and August, leading to declines in hospitalizations and infections. However, in recent weeks, the estimated effective reproductive number has increased while hospitalizations have plateaued.Full story -
Colleges battle COVID-19 but also the budget hit of canceling sports
Sep 16, 2020In spite of a global pandemic, many colleges and universities across the United States are gearing up for the fall football season. While this slice of normalcy may be comforting, it could also come at an enormous cost – the well-being of the student athletes.Full story
Modeling results
October 12, 2020 Stakeholder Modeling Website Feedback Report
September 30, 2020 Modeling Report
September 11, 2020 Modeling Report
Colorado public health updates
- State finalizes guidance for ski areas and resorts | October 19
- COVID-19 hospitalizations rise, cases remain at 1,000 per day | October 19
- Colorado submits COVID-19 vaccine plan to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | October 16
- State seeks feedback on guidance for ski areas and resorts | October 14
- State releases updated Safer at Home guidance | October 8
- State of Colorado delivers 1.6 Million KN95 masks to Colorado schools | October 8
- State of Colorado begins deconstruction of two alternative care sites | October 6
- New COVID-19 modeling report shows increased hospitalizations, potential holiday bump in cases | October 6
- COVID-19 hospitalizations top 200 for the first time since August | October 1
- State health officials offer tips and tricks for Halloween | October 1
- Colorado Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program expands free COVID-19 assistance through June 2021 | September 28
For the latest information and guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, please visit their website.