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San Juan Basin Health Department

Three Durango restaurants temporarily close after positive COVID-19 cases

Three Durango restaurants temporarily close after positive COVID-19 cases

Eateries plan to reopen this week

November 9, 2020

Health officials: Southwest Colorado at critical juncture for containing COVID-19

Health officials: Southwest Colorado at critical juncture for containing COVID-19

Limiting spread necessary to prevent more restrictions on economic activity

November 4, 2020

Public health officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases trend upward

Public health officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases trend upward

‘The virus is roaring back all over the country’

October 30, 2020

Miller Middle School cohort quarantines after COVID-19 positive

Miller Middle School cohort quarantines after COVID-19 positive

1 student confirmed with virus, 15 children affected

October 28, 2020

COVID cases, quarantines cause staffing issues for Durango Fire Protection District

COVID cases, quarantines cause staffing issues for Durango Fire Protection District

14 crew members placed in quarantine

October 26, 2020

La Plata County adopts stricter regulations to reduce COVID-19 spread

La Plata County adopts stricter regulations to reduce COVID-19 spread

calls for alcohol, private gatherings affected starting Monday as cases rise

October 23, 2020

Who enforces health orders? Agencies point fingers in La Plata County

Who enforces health orders? Agencies point fingers in La Plata County

Businesses openly flouting rules get warnings only

October 23, 2020

Halloween will look different this year, but here’s how to celebrate safely

Halloween will look different this year, but here’s how to celebrate safely

department encourages people to get creative with old traditions

October 23, 2020

Access expands to nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

Access expands to nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses

provides take-home Naloxone kits to those at high risk

October 22, 2020

Support group launches for suicide attempt survivors in La Plata County

Support group launches for suicide attempt survivors in La Plata County

Program aims to promote safe, positive connections

October 18, 2020

Fort Lewis College sees slight increase in COVID-19 cases

Fort Lewis College sees slight increase in COVID-19 cases

controls keep viral spread down, officials say

October 17, 2020

Health officials turn up heat on Durango yogurt shop

Health officials turn up heat on Durango yogurt shop

That faces possible penalties for offering discounts to non-mask wearing customers

October 16, 2020

Southern Ute Indian Tribe reports its first positive COVID-19 test

Southern Ute Indian Tribe reports its first positive COVID-19 test

Officials say likely no threat to tribal community

October 14, 2020

Steamworks Brewing reports second COVID-19 case

Steamworks Brewing reports second COVID-19 case

Ongoing investigation into possible outbreak

October 14, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak reported at construction and trucking company

COVID-19 outbreak reported at construction and trucking company

Plata County has had 5 reported outbreaks since pandemic started in March

October 12, 2020

Two more Durango restaurants temporarily close after possible COVID-19 exposures

Two more Durango restaurants temporarily close after possible COVID-19 exposures

Handful of eateries impacted this week by pandemic

October 9, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak reported at popular burger joint in downtown Durango

COVID-19 outbreak reported at popular burger joint in downtown Durango

health department says two staff members tested positive

October 8, 2020

What’s going on with hazy skies in Southwest Colorado?

What’s going on with hazy skies in Southwest Colorado?

department says smoke, Weather Service says clouds

October 2, 2020

Archuleta County reports its first COVID-19 outbreak

Archuleta County reports its first COVID-19 outbreak

became sick during hunting trip in September

October 1, 2020

First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County confirmed

First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County confirmed

department advises precautions to avoid mosquito bites

October 1, 2020

Then and now: 6 months after Colorado issued stay-at-home order

Then and now: 6 months after Colorado issued stay-at-home order

officials say COVID-19 pandemic is ‘marathon, not a sprint’

September 26, 2020

Ignacio School District sees first COVID-19 case

Ignacio School District sees first COVID-19 case

classes, several teachers quarantined

September 25, 2020

Florida Mesa Elementary student tests positive for COVID-19

Florida Mesa Elementary student tests positive for COVID-19

and classmates will be quarantined through Sept. 16

September 7, 2020

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally plans to ride despite pandemic

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally plans to ride despite pandemic

Organizers say event can be held safely, responsibly

September 1, 2020