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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

San Juan Basin Public Health distributing free KN95 masks

San Juan Basin Public Health distributing free KN95 masks

Giveaway is in conjunction with larger statewide and national effort

January 26, 2022

Snowdown moves ahead, despite some event cancellations

Snowdown moves ahead, despite some event cancellations

Organizers say there are plenty activities to entertain festivalgoers

January 25, 2022

La Plata County Jail hit by first major COVID-19 outbreak

La Plata County Jail hit by first major COVID-19 outbreak

Forty-two suspected positive cases as of Friday

January 22, 2022

Pandemic reveals health disparities in La Plata County

Pandemic reveals health disparities in La Plata County

community members face higher burden of disease, greater economic consequences

January 20, 2022

Montezuma County Commissioner Joel ‘Joe’ Stevenson dies

Montezuma County Commissioner Joel ‘Joe’ Stevenson dies

Commissioner from Mancos had been hospitalized with COVID-related illness

January 20, 2022

Colorado distributes free KN95 masks

Colorado distributes free KN95 masks

Durango Public Library ran out of the face coverings before 1 p.m. Thursday

January 19, 2022

Durango School District 9-R has no plans to ditch its mask policy anytime soon

Durango School District 9-R has no plans to ditch its mask policy anytime soon

board president shares frustration that public health agencies aren’t mandating masks

January 19, 2022

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties

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Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties

health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization

January 19, 2022

Bayfield School District cancels classes, events after 20 teachers are exposed to COVID-19

Bayfield School District cancels classes, events after 20 teachers are exposed to COVID-19

23% of student body was absent Tuesday

January 19, 2022

Mobile vaccination bus will make stops in three Southwest Colorado counties

Mobile vaccination bus will make stops in three Southwest Colorado counties

are free, and no ID or insurance is required

January 17, 2022

Mercy ICU over capacity for several months, doctor says

Mercy ICU over capacity for several months, doctor says

members have taken on extra shifts to maintain standards of care for unvaccinated patients

January 17, 2022

Facing rising COVID-19 case numbers, the Navajo Nation issues new tribal public health orders

Facing rising COVID-19 case numbers, the Navajo Nation issues new tribal public health orders

Officials recommend wearing two masks in public spaces to protect against omicron variant

January 17, 2022

ER doctors sound alarm as Colorado’s hospital system shows cracks from omicron wave

ER doctors sound alarm as Colorado’s hospital system shows cracks from omicron wave

care workers exhausted from nearly two years of the pandemic

January 16, 2022

Hospitals take different approaches to communication, transparency

Hospitals take different approaches to communication, transparency

doctor says open, honest dialogue plays role in public health

January 15, 2022

Snowdown is on, at least for now, despite COVID surge … and there are wristbands

Snowdown is on, at least for now, despite COVID surge … and there are wristbands

venues to require proof of full vaccination or negative test results

January 13, 2022

Mercy Hospital, others seek outside help amid COVID-19 surge

Mercy Hospital, others seek outside help amid COVID-19 surge

care providers tap FEMA, other assistance in battle against coronavirus

January 13, 2022

Montezuma County discusses succession process for ill Stevenson

Montezuma County discusses succession process for ill Stevenson

Commissioner hospitalized for COVID complications

January 12, 2022

Omicron surge fuels demand for testing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

Omicron surge fuels demand for testing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

health officials say tests are being returned in 36 to 72 hours, on average

January 11, 2022

Gallup Indian Medical Center adopts crisis standards

Gallup Indian Medical Center adopts crisis standards

counts jump on Navajo Nation as omicron emerges

January 11, 2022

When will omicron peak in Southwest Colorado?

When will omicron peak in Southwest Colorado?

health officials say the surge could continue into February

January 11, 2022

Durango Police Department to limit nonemergency services amid COVID-19 spike

Durango Police Department to limit nonemergency services amid COVID-19 spike

Officers may respond to certain calls for service by making a phone call

January 10, 2022

Durango considers allowing restaurants to use a percentage of on-site parking for patio space

Durango considers allowing restaurants to use a percentage of on-site parking for patio space

Businesses want to keep using outdoor spaces that came about during the pandemic

January 10, 2022

Durango School District 9-R adapts new COVID-19 procedures based on updated public health guidance

Durango School District 9-R adapts new COVID-19 procedures based on updated public health guidance

district determined to keep children in the classroom

January 8, 2022

Ignacio nurse an advocate for the profession and her community

Ignacio nurse an advocate for the profession and her community

Melton honored with 2021 Colorado Nightingale Award

January 8, 2022