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Rebound Town Hall: Dr. Rachel Herlihy - CDPHE State Epidemiologist

Posted at 7:17 PM, May 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-14 09:45:06-04

Dr. Rachel Herlihy is the state epidemiologist leading the charge on the studying and research of the COVID-19 virus -- the outbreak structure and the spread.

She answers specific questions about the effectiveness of mask wearing and why she believes it can be successful in helping to curb the spread of the virus. She also discusses what her department (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) knows about the virus and what is still unknown and being learned.

Rebound Town Hall: Dr. Rachel Herlihy - CDPHE State Epidemiologist

Herlihy also speaks about why pools remain closed and if she thinks it's reasonable to open them back up as we head into the summer season, as well as gyms and physical activity outdoors.