Public Health

Local News

Pine River Valley gears up for ‘Level Red’

COVID-19 restrictions force Bayfield, Ignacio to pivot

November 19, 2020

Local News

Four new outbreaks reported in La Plata County restaurants, workplaces

and local health departments aware of 11 active cases

November 19, 2020

Local News

With COVID-19 cases spiking, La Plata County to enter ‘Level Red’ regulations Friday

Restaurants limited to takeout, gyms reduced to 10% capacity, social gatherings restricted

November 18, 2020

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers will return for special session to address coronavirus relief

$1.3 billion stimulus package would include relief for restaurants, other small businesses

November 17, 2020

Local News

Reader Q&A: Is this a ‘second wave’? Has COVID-19 mutated? What have we learned in 8 months?

A spike in cases has residents asking new questions about the coronavirus

November 15, 2020

Local News

Cortez restaurant temporarily closes with 12 positive COVID-19 cases

Loungin’ Lizard plans to reopen Thursday

November 14, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., prepares for another COVID-19 surge

Hospital has 35 patients with virus, plans to keep treating other patients

November 12, 2020

Local News

La Plata County has seven active COVID-19 outbreaks at workplaces, restaurants

department urges employers to let staff work remotely

November 12, 2020

Local News

Bayfield School District closes schools for in-person instruction

District announces 10 COVID-19 cases, exposures

November 12, 2020

Local News

Health department reports first COVID-related death since July

Plata County resident was between 70 and 80 years old

November 11, 2020

Local News

Durango testing site slammed as COVID-19 cases spike

department takes steps to expand operations

November 11, 2020

Local News

As COVID-19 cases surge, La Plata County will move to ‘Level Orange’

department reports 242 cases in two weeks

November 11, 2020

Local News

Upper Pine Fire sees first COVID-19 cases

crew members test positive, four in isolation

November 10, 2020

Local News

COVID-19 spike forces Durango schools to remote learning

At-home learning to continue at least through Jan. 4

November 10, 2020

Local News

Where can I get tested for COVID-19 in Southwest Colorado?

Here is a list as of Tuesday of testing sites available across the region: Durango School District 9-RCedar Diagnostics, a…

November 10, 2020

Local News

Increased COVID-19 transmission rates hit La Plata County

Durango schools studying ways to lower exposures

November 10, 2020

Local News

Three Durango restaurants temporarily close after positive COVID-19 cases

Eateries plan to reopen this week

November 9, 2020

Local News

Mistrial declared in Mark Redwine trial

Defense attorneys say staff members report COVID-19 symptoms

November 9, 2020

Local News

Can Durango restaurants survive winter? It may be up to local support

bump-outs gone and COVID up, eateries will have to get creative

November 7, 2020

Local News

Bayfield High School closes after positive COVID-19 test

Reopening date to be determined, district says

November 6, 2020

Local News

Will in-person visits be possible this winter at Durango nursing homes?

weather could put an end to outdoor gatherings

November 6, 2020

Local News

Judge in Redwine trial reports mild COVID-like symptoms, temporarily suspends hearings

selection to resume Monday if test results are negative

November 6, 2020

Local News

Durango schools report three new COVID-19 exposures

Needham, Park elementary and DHS all impacted

November 6, 2020

Local News

Eight students quarantine at The Juniper School in Durango

staff members also exposed to COVID-19

November 3, 2020