Polis, Fauci discuss COVID-19

Gov. Jared Polis on Friday had a discussion with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as the situation continues to worsen in Colorado.

The discussion, according to Polis' office, offered hope of the pandemic getting better and also served as a reminder that Coloradans need to continue to do whatever possible to mitigate the spread of the virus in the state.

"Colorado benefits from Dr. Anthony Fauci sharing his advice with me today about the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci said help in the form of a promising vaccine is near and urged us to let that new redouble our individual efforts to stay apart now," Polis said in a statement following the private talk between the two men.

Polis said Fauci discussed how Coloradans must not let pandemic fatigueprevent them from listening to science and doing what is known and has shown has worked to slow the spread of COVID-19.

"Dr. Fauci highlighted the importance of targeted actions and reiterated that major drivers of virus transmission are connected to innocent personal gathering, sharing that he himself will be spending Thanksgiving separate from his children," Polis said. "I also extended an invitation to Dr. Fauci to join us virtually in Colorado in the near future to share his expertise and hope he will."

The governor's office said it plans to put in a request to the White House to allow Fauci to speak with Coloradans in the coming months during one of Polis' press briefings.

Polis also recently spoke with Preside-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris about the response to COVID.

https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2020/11/23/colorado-gov-jared-polis-recently-spoke-dr-anthony-fauci-coronavirus-situation/6391199002/

Polis issues order allowing at-capacity Colorado hospitals to transfer patients, deny new admissionsDENVER — Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed an executive order allowing at-capacity hospitals to transfer patients, and stop admitting new ones, to help them respond to a surge in COVID-19 patients across the state.

Hospitals will not have to receive a patient's consent for a transfer, if directed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, according to Polis' order. The order also applies to freestanding emergency room facilities.

Colorado's hospitalization numbers have been on the rise in recent weeks, with 1,670 confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients in the hospital as of Monday, according to data from 87% of hospitals across the state. According to the data, 11% of Colorado facilities are expecting a shortage of intensive care beds in the next week.

The executive order from Polis comes amid other measures being taken across the state. Denver and more than a dozen other counties in Colorado were moved Friday to "Level Red" on the state's COVID-19 dial, bringing with it more restrictions, including a prohibition on indoor dining.

Currently no county in Colorado is on "Level Purple," a new level added to the COVID-19 dial. Level Purple is designated for counties that have exceeded their hospital capacity or are near capacity, among other COVID-19 metrics.

Last week state officials said an estimated 1 in 49 Coloradans are infectious with the virus.

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/coronavirus/polis-issues-order-allowing-at-capacity-colorado-hospitals-to-transfer-patients

Jared Polis names former Boulder County judge to Colorado Supreme Court

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ first appointment to the state’s highest court went to a former Boulder County district court judge on Friday.

==Judge Maria Encarnacion Berkenkotter,v= 57, will replace Chief Justice Nathan B. Coats, who is scheduled to retire on January 1. Justice Dan D. Boatwright will become the Colorado Supreme Court's next chief justice.

Coats, who has served on the court for over 20 years, offered congratulations to his successor, saying Berkenkotter’s experience will serve her well on the court.

“During these unprecedented times, our court’s purpose to uphold the Colorado Constitution has taken on new meaning, and I know that Judge Berkenkotter will treat this duty with the deliberation and care that she has shown throughout her career,” Coats said in a statement.

The new chief justice also shared his support for Berkenkotter’s nomination.

“Judge Berkenkotter has shown extraordinary dedication to upholding the laws of Colorado,” Boatright said in a statement. “She will be a terrific addition to the Colorado Supreme Court and I look forward to our work together.”

A citizen-led nominating commission screened applicants earlier this year. Along with Berkenkotter, the commission returned the names of Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrea Wang and civil litigator Timothy McDonald for consideration.

In a statement, Polis said he chose Berkenkotter because she has “deftly presided over high-profile, complicated, and often emotional cases, and has implemented beneficial operational changes within the Judicial Branch.”

“Throughout her career, she has shown a keen ability to render sound and wise decisions on a broad range of issues,” the governor continued.

After graduating from Denver University’s Sturm College of Law in 1987, Berkenkotter began her career as an associate with Holmes & Star before becoming an assistant attorney general with the Colorado Attorney General Regulatory Law and Consumer Protection Sections between 1990 and 2000.

She was elevated to the bench of Colorado’s 20th Judicial District Court in 2006, where she presided over civil, criminal, domestic relations, and juvenile cases.

After retiring in 2017, Berkenkotter worked as an arbiter for the Judicial Arbiter Group, a group of former judges who provide dispute resolution and arbitration services. She also worked as a judicial coach for the Colorado Judicial Department.

honored to be selected by Governor Polis for this important position,” Berkenkotter said in a statement. “It is essential for the foundations of our democracy, including our courts, to remain strong during these unprecedented times.”

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/jared-polis-names-former-boulder-county-judge-to-colorado-supreme-court

>>11759173

Posted a similar article the other night and anon raised a good question? Are they getting paid in two states for one covid patient?

Most of the hospitizations are not even covid related according to hospital data. Just being said by msm like they are.

>>11759306 can fraudci please go with him.. as per earlier post, they are planning talks in a few month for fraudci to talk to Coloradans… um hell no!

Not concern fagging, just venting… reeeeeeee

>>11759628 Grammar-kitty, I love you!

No homo.