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Facing rising COVID-19 case numbers, the Navajo Nation issues new tribal public health orders

Facing rising COVID-19 case numbers, the Navajo Nation issues new tribal public health orders

Officials recommend wearing two masks in public spaces to protect against omicron variant

January 17, 2022

ER doctors sound alarm as Colorado’s hospital system shows cracks from omicron wave

ER doctors sound alarm as Colorado’s hospital system shows cracks from omicron wave

care workers exhausted from nearly two years of the pandemic

January 16, 2022

Snowdown is on, at least for now, despite COVID surge … and there are wristbands

Snowdown is on, at least for now, despite COVID surge … and there are wristbands

venues to require proof of full vaccination or negative test results

January 13, 2022

Mercy Hospital, others seek outside help amid COVID-19 surge

Mercy Hospital, others seek outside help amid COVID-19 surge

care providers tap FEMA, other assistance in battle against coronavirus

January 13, 2022

Omicron surge fuels demand for testing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

Omicron surge fuels demand for testing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

health officials say tests are being returned in 36 to 72 hours, on average

January 11, 2022

Gallup Indian Medical Center adopts crisis standards

Gallup Indian Medical Center adopts crisis standards

counts jump on Navajo Nation as omicron emerges

January 11, 2022

When will omicron peak in Southwest Colorado?

When will omicron peak in Southwest Colorado?

health officials say the surge could continue into February

January 11, 2022

Durango Police Department to limit nonemergency services amid COVID-19 spike

Durango Police Department to limit nonemergency services amid COVID-19 spike

Officers may respond to certain calls for service by making a phone call

January 10, 2022

Ignacio nurse an advocate for the profession and her community

Ignacio nurse an advocate for the profession and her community

Melton honored with 2021 Colorado Nightingale Award

January 8, 2022

Omicron hospitalization peak in Colorado estimated to be several weeks out

Omicron hospitalization peak in Colorado estimated to be several weeks out

of Wednesday, 1,308 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide

January 6, 2022

COVID-19 cases skyrocket in La Plata County after holidays

COVID-19 cases skyrocket in La Plata County after holidays

Omicron infiltrates every nook and cranny of Colorado in just three weeks

January 6, 2022

Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week

Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week

approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday

January 6, 2022

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

January 1, 2022

La Plata County records first case of omicron

La Plata County records first case of omicron

health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado

December 30, 2021

Dry January offers a gateway to better health

Dry January offers a gateway to better health

energy, better sleep, weight loss among benefits of a month of sobriety

December 30, 2021

San Juan Basin Public Health adopts new CDC guidelines

San Juan Basin Public Health adopts new CDC guidelines

Shorter isolation for positive COVID-19 cases and no quarantine for those boosted

December 30, 2021

Purgatory Resort restaurant sees COVID-19 outbreak over holiday weekend

Purgatory Resort restaurant sees COVID-19 outbreak over holiday weekend

services shutdown for dinner service at Purgy’s and Paradise Pizza

December 29, 2021

Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications

Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications

marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties

December 22, 2021

CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health

CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health

launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates

December 16, 2021

Jury trials to resume next month in La Plata County

Jury trials to resume next month in La Plata County

cites decrease in COVID-19 cases, increase in vaccination rate

December 11, 2021

Monoclonal antibody treatment service extended at La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango

Monoclonal antibody treatment service extended at La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango

health department unit will administer treatment until Dec. 23

December 11, 2021

Got COVID-19? Mobile unit that administers monoclonal antibodies in Durango may help

Got COVID-19? Mobile unit that administers monoclonal antibodies in Durango may help

Treatments said to lower risk of hospitalization among those who test positive

December 1, 2021

Local public health officials prepare for omicron variant but await more information

Local public health officials prepare for omicron variant but await more information

Colorado sees first confirmed case Thursday

December 1, 2021

Mercy Regional Medical Center CEO exposed to COVID-19

Mercy Regional Medical Center CEO exposed to COVID-19

all hospital employees, a 10-day quarantine was enforced

November 30, 2021