Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Omicron hospitalization peak in Colorado estimated to be several weeks out

of Wednesday, 1,308 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide

January 6, 2022 • Sara Wilson — Colorado Newsline

Communicable diseases

COVID-19 cases skyrocket in La Plata County after holidays

Omicron infiltrates every nook and cranny of Colorado in just three weeks

January 6, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week

approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday

January 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Montezuma County commissioner hospitalized with COVID-related complications

Stevenson reported a positive test in November and recovered, according to county administrator

January 4, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Chief judge extends suspension of jury trials in Archuleta, San Juan and La Plata counties

cites rising COVID-19 cases; no end date is set

January 4, 2022 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How will pandemic end? Omicron clouds forecasts for endgame

People wait in line at a COVID-19 testing site in New York’s Times Square on Dec. 13, 2021. The fast-moving…

January 4, 2022 • Lauran Neergaard and Carla K. Johnson — AP Medical Writers

Axis Health System

Once heralded as heroes, Four Corners health care workers now feel drained

chief medical officer says it’s difficult to see people spurn preventive measures

January 3, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

January 1, 2022 • Herald Staff Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 deaths increase in Montezuma County; outbreaks reported at Walmart, nursing home

of cases in county decline; 61% fully vaccinated

January 1, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Colorado

La Plata County records first case of omicron

health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado

December 30, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Communicable diseases

San Juan Basin Public Health adopts new CDC guidelines

Shorter isolation for positive COVID-19 cases and no quarantine for those boosted

December 30, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Purgatory Resort restaurant sees COVID-19 outbreak over holiday weekend

services shutdown for dinner service at Purgy’s and Paradise Pizza

December 29, 2021 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

CDC recommends shorter COVID-19 isolation, quarantine for all

A middle school principal walks the empty halls of his school as he speaks with one of his teachers to…

December 27, 2021 • Mike Stobbe — Associated Press

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

2021 on track to surpass last year as deadliest for nation

Medical staff move a COVID-19 patient who died to a loading dock to hand off to a funeral home van,…

December 25, 2021 • Mike Stobbe — AP Medical Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

U.S. sets shorter COVID-19 isolation rules for health workers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted revised guidelines on Thursday, Dec. 23, that are loosening rules that call…

December 25, 2021 • Mike Stobbe — AP Medical Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Omicron has arrived in Colorado: Studying aerosols shows how COVID-19 spreads in the air

of aerosol emissions like the way cigarette smoke can hover and build up, researcher says

December 23, 2021 • John Daley — Colorado Public Radio

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications

marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties

December 22, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Explainer: Boosters key to fight omicron, lot still to learn

City residents wait in a line extending around the block to receive free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits in Philadelphia…

December 20, 2021 • Lauran Neergaard and Carla K. Johnson — AP Medical Writers

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of new COVID-19 cases

Travelers wait for a shuttle but to arrive at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Monday, Dec.…

December 20, 2021 • Mike Stobbe — Associated Press

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Can you safely enjoy the holidays? Experts offer COVID tips

People including some wearing face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus visit the Christmas Village in Philadelphia,…

December 18, 2021 • Carla K. Johnson — AP Medical Writer

Business

CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health

launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates

December 16, 2021 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Jury trials to resume next month in La Plata County

cites decrease in COVID-19 cases, increase in vaccination rate

December 11, 2021 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Monoclonal antibody treatment service extended at La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango

health department unit will administer treatment until Dec. 23

December 11, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant?

(Peter Hamlin/Associated Press illustration)AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant? The same way you…

December 6, 2021 • Lauren Neergaard — AP Medical Writer