COVID In Colorado: Dr. Dave Hnida Explains Why Masks Are Still Needed In The Centennial State

Denver CO

07 April, 2021

4:25 PM

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By Raetta Holdman, CBS Denver: (CBS4) – Gov. Jared Polis has extended the statewide mask mandate for another 30 days, although he will allow from exceptions in counties at Level Blue. CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida agreed with the decision during his weekly question and answer session on CBSN Denver. He said the question is if 30 days will actually be long enough. "Our test positivity rates are around 5% which is not where we want to be. We also look at what's going on around the country. Variants are really taking a huge toll in areas such as Michigan and the East Coast. We're not isolated or immune to having those variants come in our direction." Read more at CBS Denver