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Nine active outbreaks reported in La Plata County

A total of 86 cases identified

April 29, 2021

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More than 50% of eligible population has received vaccine in Archuleta, La Plata counties

Juan Basin Public Health announces multiple vaccine clinics this week

April 28, 2021

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Durango charter school does nasal swabs every day

‘We’re all negative,’ says dean of students. ‘This is the one test we like to fail.’

April 21, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health announces rapid COVID-19 testing

Results in less than 30 minutes are considered highly accurate

April 20, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Durango High School targets teens

16- and 17-year-olds given priority for April 29

April 19, 2021

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With vaccinations, a semblance of normalcy returns to La Plata County nursing homes

the first time in a year – a hug: ‘It’s exciting to see them actually living again’

April 17, 2021

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Montezuma County sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

An outbreak of COVID-19 was reported at the Ute Coffee Shop earlier this month. Three staff members tested positive for…

April 17, 2021

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Archuleta, La Plata counties enter Level Blue public health order

capacity restrictions lifted, but not social distancing

April 16, 2021

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La Plata County sees surge of new COVID-19 outbreaks

health department releases updated list every Wednesday

April 14, 2021

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Jury trials postponed in La Plata County as COVID-19 cases rise

Hearings were expected to resume mid-April

April 13, 2021

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Will La Plata, Archuleta counties see a fourth COVID-19 wave?

Colorado experiences new rise in pandemic infections

April 13, 2021

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Q&A: Will coronavirus vaccine be mandated?

COVID-19 inoculation not required – yet

April 11, 2021

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Pine River Shares targets rural residents with vaccination clinic

sought to reach those who might otherwise decline COVID-19 vaccine

April 9, 2021

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Fort Lewis College requires students to get COVID-19 vaccination for fall semester

Inoculation strongly encouraged for faculty and staff, but not required

April 6, 2021

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A year into pandemic, restaurants in Pine River Valley feel ‘optimistic’

anticipate good year ahead after surviving COVID-19

April 5, 2021

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Local health department extends mask ordinance

Because of recent cases, San Juan Basin Public Health will follow CDC recommendations

April 2, 2021

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Durango’s Utilities Department reports COVID-19 outbreak

Shortage of staff members causes minor issues in operations, city says

April 1, 2021

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe loosens COVID-19 restrictions

Council launches reopening phases

March 31, 2021

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Vaccines distribution expands Friday in Southwest Colorado

department says supplies may be limited, but people should sign up

March 31, 2021

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Ute Mountain Tribe breaks ground on $3.1 million health clinic

Additional space will allow for more medical and dental services

March 28, 2021

Health

A ‘remarkable’ flu season: It nearly disappeared

Several factors may have caused dramatic drop in rates of infection

March 25, 2021

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Cortez woman’s baby born with COVID-19 antibodies

completed Moderna vaccination in early February

March 23, 2021

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Two COVID-19 variants found on Southern Ute reservation

takes ‘utmost caution’ to protect community

March 21, 2021

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State to relax dial level for its COVID-19 response

on personal gathering sizes to be eliminated

March 21, 2021