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Two years after COVID’s arrival, Colorado in ‘best position,’ officials say

Two years after COVID’s arrival, Colorado in ‘best position,’ officials say

has killed more than 12,500 and infected about 1.3 million statewide

San Juan Basin Public Health amends public health advisory to align with CDC

San Juan Basin Public Health amends public health advisory to align with CDC

cases fall, agency moves to ease masking guidelines and shifts its pandemic response

Polis says vaccinated Coloradans can ‘live your normal, pre-pandemic life’

Polis says vaccinated Coloradans can ‘live your normal, pre-pandemic life’

director estimates 90% of residents are immune from getting severely ill from omicron variant

February 28, 2022

San Juan Basin Public Health looks to the future after weathering the pandemic

San Juan Basin Public Health looks to the future after weathering the pandemic

to adapt during COVID-19, agency plans to meet broader needs in La Plata and Archuleta counties

February 24, 2022

Masks to become optional for Durango School District 9-R

Masks to become optional for Durango School District 9-R

members make unanimous decision to lift face-covering requirement

February 23, 2022

Durango School District 9-R releases survey results for lifting mask mandates

Durango School District 9-R releases survey results for lifting mask mandates

of Education to discuss policies Tuesday night

February 22, 2022

Durango School District 9-R will relaunch survey to gauge support for lifting mask mandates

Durango School District 9-R will relaunch survey to gauge support for lifting mask mandates

from first questionnaire became skewed from parents sharing link, voting multiple times

February 18, 2022

Most Colorado school districts ditch mask mandates

Most Colorado school districts ditch mask mandates

Decisions come amid steep decline in omicron wave

February 17, 2022

Parents protest mask policies at Escalante Middle School

Parents protest mask policies at Escalante Middle School

Participants said it is time to lift COVID-19 masking requirement in Durango schools

February 17, 2022

Facebook suspends Powerhouse Science Center’s social media account

Facebook suspends Powerhouse Science Center’s social media account

Nonprofit was scheduled to host live talk with public health director

February 17, 2022

Durango School District 9-R cancels mask mandate survey because of skewed numbers

Durango School District 9-R cancels mask mandate survey because of skewed numbers

Superintendent says link for questionnaire was ‘shared beyond parents’

February 16, 2022

Colorado’s COVID-19 positivity, hospitalization rates drop, state officials say

Colorado’s COVID-19 positivity, hospitalization rates drop, state officials say

861 people were hospitalized as of Wednesday, a decrease from more than 1,800 several weeks ago

February 10, 2022

COVID-19 outbreak hits Durango Police Department

COVID-19 outbreak hits Durango Police Department

employees test positive; deputy chief says no impacts to services

February 4, 2022

COVID-19 cases fall in La Plata, Archuleta counties

COVID-19 cases fall in La Plata, Archuleta counties

Omicron peak appears to have passed

February 4, 2022

Powerhouse Science Center hosting virtual lecture on COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic

Powerhouse Science Center hosting virtual lecture on COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic

to feature pediatricians and representative with San Juan Basin Public Health

February 1, 2022

San Juan Basin Public Health distributing free KN95 masks

San Juan Basin Public Health distributing free KN95 masks

Giveaway is in conjunction with larger statewide and national effort

January 26, 2022

Snowdown moves ahead, despite some event cancellations

Snowdown moves ahead, despite some event cancellations

Organizers say there are plenty activities to entertain festivalgoers

January 25, 2022

La Plata County Jail hit by first major COVID-19 outbreak

La Plata County Jail hit by first major COVID-19 outbreak

Forty-two suspected positive cases as of Friday

January 22, 2022

Pandemic reveals health disparities in La Plata County

Pandemic reveals health disparities in La Plata County

community members face higher burden of disease, greater economic consequences

January 20, 2022

Colorado distributes free KN95 masks

Colorado distributes free KN95 masks

Durango Public Library ran out of the face coverings before 1 p.m. Thursday

January 19, 2022

Durango School District 9-R has no plans to ditch its mask policy anytime soon

Durango School District 9-R has no plans to ditch its mask policy anytime soon

board president shares frustration that public health agencies aren’t mandating masks

January 19, 2022

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties

The Durango Herald

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties

health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization

January 19, 2022

Bayfield School District cancels classes, events after 20 teachers are exposed to COVID-19

Bayfield School District cancels classes, events after 20 teachers are exposed to COVID-19

23% of student body was absent Tuesday

January 19, 2022

Mobile vaccination bus will make stops in three Southwest Colorado counties

Mobile vaccination bus will make stops in three Southwest Colorado counties

are free, and no ID or insurance is required

January 17, 2022