Public Health

Local News

COVID-19 cases leveling off in La Plata County

Colorado not experiencing post-holiday spike as some health officials feared

January 26, 2021

Local News

Even with vaccine, public should follow health guidelines, SJBPH says

remains transmissible in days, weeks after shot

January 26, 2021

New Mexico

Navajo hospital vaccinates 2,400 people in one day

‘That was a big, crazy day’

January 26, 2021

Local News

Protesters return to home of public health director in Durango

formed across street, ‘outside the prohibited zone,’ police chief says

January 25, 2021

Local News

Colorado ceases Curative COVID-19 testing, citing accuracy concerns

warns of false negatives

January 23, 2021

Health

COVID-19 pandemic may be driving rise in opioid deaths

Overdoses rose in 2020 as people faced heightened risk factors

January 21, 2021

Local News

Archuleta County reports first ‘death among’ COVID-19 case

must determine whether person died directly because of virus

January 20, 2021

Local News

Hilltop House outbreak death not caused by COVID-19, autopsy says

Autopsy raises questions about reporting

January 20, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center announces new antibody treatment

Therapy is intended to keep COVID-19 patients out of hospital

January 18, 2021

Local News

Axis Health System vaccinates 240 people Saturday at clinic in Cortez

Vaccine recipients were age 70 or older

January 17, 2021

Local News

La Plata County nonprofit receives 3,000 pounds of vitamins

Supplements will help those with nutritional, health needs

January 16, 2021

Local News

What impact are ski areas having on coronavirus spread?

officials haven’t traced positive cases back to lift lines, chairlifts or slopes

January 15, 2021

Local News

Second La Plata County nursing home this week reports COVID-19 outbreak

Cottonwood Inn Rehabilitation Center and Extended Care reports one resident, one staff member positive

January 13, 2021

Local News

Ignacio High School shifts into remote learning because of COVID-19 cases

In-person learning scheduled to resume next week

January 13, 2021

Local News

Durango restaurant owners file lawsuit against Polis, health departments

CJ’s Diner wants courts to overturn COVID-19 guidelines limiting their business

January 12, 2021

Local News

COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at La Plata County nursing home

residents, three employees test positive as of Monday

January 12, 2021

Local News

Upper Pine River Fire vaccine clinic up and running

District shares instructions for receiving doses

January 12, 2021

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health forms partnerships for COVID-19 tests, vaccinations

Surgical Hospital, Pagosa Springs Medical Center help at long-term care facilities

January 11, 2021

Local News

Teams organize to begin vaccinations in La Plata County

400 medical volunteers looking to begin inoculations to people 70 and older

January 11, 2021

Local News

Colorado lawmakers will get access to vaccine ahead of others

Republicans are wary of plan; one says he will wait

January 11, 2021

Local News

Upper Pine River Fire in Bayfield plans to open COVID-19 vaccination clinic

District steps up to assist during emergency

January 11, 2021

Local News

Ski resorts navigate tricky world of COVID-19 protocols

Southwest Colorado destinations draw crowds while observing social-distancing guidelines

January 9, 2021

Local News

Centura Health missed reporting 2,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations dating back to April

set off confusion, concern over accuracy of data and decision-making

January 8, 2021

Local News

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp

residents test positive, state health department says

January 7, 2021