As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Colorado, county officials are taking action by enforcing heightened restrictions in their respective counties; In Larimer County, Level Red restrictions begin today (Nov. 24).

Click here to learn more about what Level Red restrictions entail, as per the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

According to the Loveland Reporter-Herald, the Larimer County Department of Health added 66 new COVID-19 cases to its cumulative total on Monday (Nov. 23); The county's cumulative total now stands at 8,608 since the start of the pandemic.

Larimer County remains a high risk area, as Monday's update showed that 96 people are currently hospitalized with the novel coronavirus in Larimer County hospitals, and the county's two-week positivity rate - the percentage of COVID-19 tests that come back positive within a two-week period - stands at 12.4%.

Level Red restrictions in Larimer County will take effect Tuesday evening at 5 p.m.

To stay up to date with the latest information regarding COVID-19 in Larimer County, visit larimer.org/coronavirus. 

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