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San Juan Basin Health Department

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

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

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

Mercy ICU over capacity for several months, doctor says

Mercy ICU over capacity for several months, doctor says

members have taken on extra shifts to maintain standards of care for unvaccinated patients

January 17, 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

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

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

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

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

Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19

Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19

Colorado lost an important tool when community sites phased out tests

November 25, 2021

Outbreak at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory latest indicator of local COVID surge

Outbreak at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory latest indicator of local COVID surge

31 new COVID-19 cases confirmed as of Nov. 18

November 20, 2021

What’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Southwest Colorado? Survey provides some answers

What’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Southwest Colorado? Survey provides some answers

suggests majority of holdouts won’t be swayed; others are receptive to mandates and education

November 18, 2021

Durango School District rolls out vaccines, testing program

The Durango Herald

Durango School District rolls out vaccines, testing program

Students can receive pediatric doses at school clinics starting later this week

November 9, 2021