San Juan Basin Health Department

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Children ages 5 to 11 to receive Pfizer vaccine in Archuleta and La Plata counties

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave approval this week

November 3, 2021

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Moderna and J&J vaccine boosters now available in Archuleta, La Plata counties

Additional clinics scheduled at La Plata County Fairgrounds, Pagosa Springs Middle School

October 22, 2021

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Delta variant is prevalent strain of COVID-19 in Durango area

reports ‘high’ rate of transmission; 48 cases reported in Durango schools

October 8, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health holds winter clothing drive at vaccination clinics

Residents can donate goods while getting a shot

October 7, 2021

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Archuleta County says it wants more information about costs, services provided by SJBPH

Investigative committee studying whether Archuleta should split from health department

October 1, 2021

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COVID-19 outbreak at Mercy Regional Medical Center increases to 23 staff members

infections involve people who have been vaccinated

September 17, 2021

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Assisted-living center in Durango battles COVID-19 outbreak

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community reports 11 cases among staff members, residents

August 31, 2021

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Who’s eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots?

CDC, Colorado authorize third doses for people with certain health conditions

August 16, 2021

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Durango School District to require face masks as part of dress code

Parents sharply divided over mandate; board members vote unanimously for requirement

August 13, 2021

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Outbreak at Durango car dealership grows; 12 cases, 3 deaths

Community urged to wear masks, receive vaccination for COVID-19

August 10, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health receives almost $1 million for vaccine outreach

money will focus on reaching hard-to-access communities

August 10, 2021

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Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties

who are unvaccinated experiencing surge of cases

August 7, 2021

The Durango Herald

San Juan Basin Public Health recommends masks as COVID-19 variant spreads

Fast-spreading delta variant prompts new guidance

July 31, 2021

Local News

Fleas with plague found in La Plata County

Juan Basin Public Health urges residents to take precautions

July 17, 2021

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Public health officials confirm plague death; coroner identifies girl who died

Mitchell, 10, attended Sunnyside Elementary School and raised hogs in 4-H

July 12, 2021

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Possible plague death reported in La Plata County

would mark first such death since 2015

July 8, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health surpasses White House goal of vaccinating 70% of adults by July 4

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July 2, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health confirms Delta variant case in La Plata County

Presence of variant renews plea for vaccination, precautions

June 23, 2021

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Liane Jollon named Outstanding Woman of the Year

Executive director of San Juan Basin Public Health led efforts to overcome COVID-19

June 20, 2021

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Archuleta County voted for Trump. La Plata didn’t. Does politics affect vaccination rates?

Colorado counties that backed Biden more likely to have higher percentage of vaccinated residents

June 4, 2021

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Archuleta County again considers split with San Juan Basin Public Health

Committee may study other options for providing services

June 3, 2021

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SJBPH and the Durango Business Improvement District announce ‘Our Shot Rewards’ COVID-19 vaccine promotion

Vaccine incentive program offers discounts at local businesses

May 25, 2021

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Durango eases face covering restrictions

officials urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine

May 19, 2021

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Colorado vaccine bus rolls into Bayfield

program distributes thousands of doses statewide

May 13, 2021