• Broomfield
• 131 cases (+6)
• 5 deaths (no change)
• The CDPHE website updates cases daily at 4 p.m. To ensure rapid response to new cases, Broomfield staff monitors the reporting systems throughout the day, so occasionally Broomfield numbers may differ from CDPHE.
• Colorado
• 12,256 cases (+994)
• 2,366 hospitalized (+129)
• 56 counties (no change)
• 56,789 people tested (+4,465)
• 674 deaths (+122)
• 134 outbreaks at residential and non-hospital health care facilities (+4) View outbreak data.

• The transmission of the virus is controlled.
• Local hospitals are able to treat all patients needing hospitalization.
• Testing is available, and there is the capacity to monitor those who have tested positive, as well as their close contacts.
• Outbreak risks are minimized in special settings like health facilities and nursing homes.
• Adequate preventive measures are in place in workplaces, businesses, and other essential places.
• Individuals and businesses have the information and guidance needed to adhere to requirements.

• Identify and cross-train staff to implement COVID-19 case management, including contact tracing and monitoring, complete case investigations and enforce isolation and quarantine orders.
• Expand and improve testing. 
• Partner with local businesses to prepare for reopening with guidelines and policies to maintain the best public health practices. 

• Telephone Town Hall: Join the Telephone Town Hall Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Residents can call 855.695.3744 the night of, or sign up to be called directly. RSVP and share the Facebook event for updates as well. Town Hall audio is now streamed live on Channel 8 as well. Thank you to the 1,581 participants that joined the Telephone Town Hall last week.

• Gov.Polis announced that he would be creating an advisory board to support coordination across multiple jurisdictions on compliance and enforcement for Safer-at-Home with the goal of maximizing social distancing compliance. It will be specifically focused on how local governments and local public health can coordinate with the state on educating the public about these regulations, and maximizing compliance and enforcement efforts during the COVID-19 crisis.
• Here is a link to the recording from today's Presentation by Dr. Rachel Herlihey and Parker Jackson from the Governor's Innovation Response Team on Mobility data. Also, here are the slides from Parker's presentation.
• Please find the Census response rate numbers as of 4/24 below. 
• National Response Rate: 52.4% | Up from 49.8% on 4/17
• Colorado State Response Rate: 56.3% | Up from 53.7% on 4/17
• Broomfield Response Rate: 64.6% |Up from 61.9% on 4/17 (2010 Final Response Rate: 73.4%)
• Still 3rd highest response rate in Colorado behind Douglas and Jeffco. - Boulder in a close 4th with a response rate of 64.0%.

• For Seniors: 
• Sign up for weekly check-in calls or find more resources for seniors by calling 303.464.5526.
• For All Residents: 
• Apply now for the Bridge-The-Gap program which provides housing payment assistance to Broomfield residents that have lost wages due to the impact of COVID-19. See eligibility criteria, learn more and apply online at Broomfield.org/BridgeTheGap. 
• 2-1-1 Is now set up to offer COVID-19 specific services and resources available across the state. Visit 211colorado.org/covid-19, dial 2-1-1 or 866.720.6489, text 898.211* or chat live with a representative through the website.
• Visit the Resources page on BroomfieldHealth.org for a constantly updated list of resources, support and information.
• Read Colorado Tenant’s Guide to COVID-19.
• Use NextDoor’s Neighborhood Help Map to find neighbors in your area that are able to help in a variety of ways, such as phone check-ins, pet care and more. Follow all safety guidelines and requirements while getting helping or providing help to neighbors. 
• Need a mask? Apply to get a fabric mask, donated by the community or made by inventHQ.
• For Businesses: 
• Visit Broomfield.org/COVIDEconomicSupport for information and links to help businesses and employees sustain through this downturn and support the rebuilding of the local economy. 
• For Employers: Updated information about the U.S. SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program and the Emergency Injury Disaster Loans. Your business lending partners are now taking applications for both loan programs.
• For Employees: A direct link to file for the expanded Unemployment Insurance programs and benefits and information on other programs, such as Bridging the Gap.
• For Residents to Support Businesses: Information about local businesses serving the community, with adjusted service and hours. 
• Businesses can apply for the Enhance Broomfield program, which offers a one-time grant of up to $7,500 which can be used for operating expenses including rent, wages, marketing, utilities, and supplies. The application is also a good step forward in filling out an application for a U.S. SBA loan if a business decided to do so.
• Support Resources for Colorado Businesses During COVID-19 is a resource site hosted by the Colorado Office of Economic Development.

• Donate Blood: There is an urgent need for blood donations. Visit Vitalant.org or call 303.363.2300 for scheduling or questions.
• Donate Money:
• Donate to the Disaster Relief fund through the Broomfield Community Foundation.
• There is an immediate need for ”stay-at-home” alternatives for unhoused neighbors living in Broomfield. The Towneplace Suites has offered a special rate but additional funding is needed. Donate to the Emergency Sheltering fund through the Broomfield Community Foundation so folks have a place to stay until the end of April.
• Do you have unspent lunch funds in your student's account? You can donate these funds directly to the emergency food program that supports BVSD families in need through The School Food Project. It's as simple as filling out three questions on this form. Since Friday, 325 families have donated their unused funds. Thank you!
• Donate Food: FISH is asking the community to help donate the following most needed items: peanut butter, oatmeal, canned meat, mac & cheese, and spaghettios.
• Donate Items:
• A Precious Child is accepting cleaning supplies and hygiene items listed on their Amazon wishlists.
• inventHQ is looking for materials to continue making masks for the community. The following items can be dropped off, in a sealed ziptop bag, at the Library Book Drop:
• Washed 100% cotton or linen fabric, (no smaller than 1/4 yard, please)
• Interfacing (Light to medium weight, non-woven, fusible or sew-in)
• Elastic (¾” wide or less)
• Bias tape
• Questions? Email inventhq@broomfield.org or call 303.460.6836.
• Volunteer:
• The Broomfield VOAD is encouraging healthy volunteers to assist FISH at their facility. Sign-up to volunteer at FISH.
• Are you a medical professional? Sign up to volunteer.
• Governor Jared Polis created the Colorado Covid-19 Innovation Response Team to introduce telehealth/telemedicine service supporting approximately 800,000 uninsured and under-served Coloradans. Help the team provide health services while reducing strain on healthcare facilities, leaving hospital beds open to the most severely ill.
• Use NextDoor’s Neighborhood Help Map to list things you are able and willing to do for neighbors in your area, such as phone check-ins, pet care and more. Follow all safety guidelines and requirements while helping or providing help to neighbors.