First coronavirus death in El Paso County

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Colorado reported the first death from COVID-19, or coronavirus. The death occurred in a female in her 80s with underlying health conditions residing in El Paso County. “While we were expecting this day, it doesn’t make it any less difficult to hear and share this news. As a state we are in mourning and our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the Coloradan we lost,” said Governor Jared Polis.

“We care deeply about our older Coloradans and people who have chronic diseases,” said Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. She continues, “this is an all-hands-on-deck effort to slow the spread and support people during these trying times. We know Coloradans will do whatever it takes to help protect those at risk of getting very sick.”

From El Paso County

“We offer our deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family and are saddened by this news. We have a dedicated team of experts working around the clock to protect the health and safety of our community. We are doing everything we can to prevent more loss of lives. We know all of El Paso County, and Colorado, will join us,” said Susan Wheelan, El Paso County Public Health Director.