Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango School District tightens meeting protocols after audience fails to comply with COVID-19 rules

District reverts to remote format for board meetings

August 28, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

SJBPH announces vaccine clinics in La Plata, Archuleta counties

San Juan Basin Public Health and Jogan will host free vaccine mobile clinics providing Pfizer (12 and older) and Johnson…

August 26, 2021

Bayfield School District

Bayfield schools reverse course, comply with federal masking order on buses

Students still have choice whether to wear face coverings in buildings

August 26, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Durango school board calls off meeting after audience members refuse to follow COVID-19 policies

people refused to wear masks or leave for capacity issues

August 25, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield School District

Bayfield to defy federal requirement for masking on school buses

District prioritizes ‘a person’s right to choose,’ board president says

August 24, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Arts & Entertainment

Ska announces anniversary party COVID-19 safety policy

requires proof of vaccination or negative test

August 21, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

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Southwest Health System increasing visitor restrictions

Drive-thru testing is back, along with visitor restrictions and staff temperature checks

August 20, 2021 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

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Colorado U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tests positive for COVID-19

Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., speaks to reporters Aug. 3 amid continuing talks around the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on…

August 19, 2021 • The Associated Press

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12 COVID-19 cases identified in outbreak at Mercy hospital in Durango

brief suspension, non-emergent procedures resume

August 17, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Who’s eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots?

CDC, Colorado authorize third doses for people with certain health conditions

August 16, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Durango School District to require face masks as part of dress code

Parents sharply divided over mandate; board members vote unanimously for requirement

August 13, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Colorado to offer COVID-19 testing for every student in state

Program helps isolate positive cases before outbreaks

August 13, 2021 • Julia Fennell — Colorado Newsline

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San Juan County, Colo., ranks ‘very high’ for COVID-19, issues mask mandate

Community reports 62% increase in cases this month

August 12, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Mercy temporarily suspends non-emergent procedures because of COVID-19 cases among staff

Operations are anticipated to resume after Friday

August 11, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Outbreak at Durango car dealership grows; 12 cases, 3 deaths

Community urged to wear masks, receive vaccination for COVID-19

August 10, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

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FEMA to pay for funerals for those lost to COVID-19

Mexico families have already seen payments

August 10, 2021 • Morgan Mitchell — Herald staff writer

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San Juan Basin Public Health receives almost $1 million for vaccine outreach

money will focus on reaching hard-to-access communities

August 10, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties

who are unvaccinated experiencing surge of cases

August 7, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

San Juan College requires masks indoors

Masks will be required beginning Monday at all indoor San Juan College locations when it is not possible to maintain…

August 6, 2021

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Briefs

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers symptom reminders

Residents should carefully monitor symptoms

August 6, 2021

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Southern Ute government opens offices to public after long COVID-19 restrictions

Visitors must follow tribe’s health safety guidelines

August 5, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Colorado re-enacts mask mandate for nursing homes, regardless of vaccination status

restriction is another hint at the worsening coronavirus situation in Colorado and across the country

August 4, 2021 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

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Breakthrough COVID cases among fully vaccinated are rising in Colorado

asks federal authorities to speed authorization of a booster shot for older adults

August 4, 2021 • By John Daley — Colorado Public Radio

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Durangoans split on mask-wearing for students

group at 9-R feedback session says leave the decision to parents

August 4, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer