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How the coronavirus is spreading in Colorado

The novel coronavirus continues to spread in nearby Colorado. Experts now know why.

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As cases of the coronavirus soar in the state, shoppers cleared out the aisle of paper products in a grocery store Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in southeast Denver. Colorado health officials said on Wednesday that they expect hospitalizations in the state from the coronavirus to exceed the high levels seen in April in the next few days.

As cases of the coronavirus soar in the state, shoppers cleared out the aisle of paper products in a grocery store Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in southeast Denver. Colorado health officials said on Wednesday that they expect hospitalizations in the state from the coronavirus to exceed the high levels seen in April in the next few days.

David Zalubowski, Associated Press

Health officials in Colorado have a new indication about why the coronavirus is spreading rapidly within the state, and it’s mostly due to the same reasons it’s spiking across the country.

What’s going on?

The list includes:

  • Schools
  • Child care centers
  • Social gatherings
  • Restaurants
  • Grocery stores
  • Officies

The list included specific social gatherings that led to an outbreak. Those social gatherings included:

  • A bunco night
  • A dinner party
  • A wedding

Meanwhile: Utah could see a rise in COVID-19 cases as cool weather arrives in the state, according to the Deseret News. Cool weather could drive people inside, which would allow people to spread the virus quicker.