GRAPH: COVID-19 hospital beds in use as of December 17, 2020
GRAPH: COVID-19 hospital beds in use as of December 17, 2020

The latest hospital data showed 1,509 beds in use by confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients, 32 fewer than Wednesday.

Colorado's three-day average positivity rate Wednesday was 7.80%.

The state's goal is to remain below 5%.