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COVID-19 cases leveling off in La Plata County

Colorado not experiencing post-holiday spike as some health officials feared

January 26, 2021

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Even with vaccine, public should follow health guidelines, SJBPH says

remains transmissible in days, weeks after shot

January 26, 2021

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Protesters return to home of public health director in Durango

formed across street, ‘outside the prohibited zone,’ police chief says

January 25, 2021

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Colorado ceases Curative COVID-19 testing, citing accuracy concerns

warns of false negatives

January 23, 2021

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Community COVID-19 vaccination site set to launch Saturday

limiting factor is amount of available vaccines, health officials say

January 22, 2021

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Archuleta County reports first ‘death among’ COVID-19 case

must determine whether person died directly because of virus

January 20, 2021

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Hilltop House outbreak death not caused by COVID-19, autopsy says

Autopsy raises questions about reporting

January 20, 2021

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San Juan Basin Public Health emphasizes limited availability of COVID-19 vaccine

A registered nurse prepares a syringe with the first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination Dec. 16 in Ridgeland, Miss.Associated…

January 16, 2021

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Durango police dismayed after protesters show up at health director’s home

‘This seems to be a disturbing new trend,’ chief says

January 15, 2021

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Ignacio High School shifts into remote learning because of COVID-19 cases

In-person learning scheduled to resume next week

January 13, 2021

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COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at La Plata County nursing home

residents, three employees test positive as of Monday

January 12, 2021

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Upper Pine River Fire in Bayfield plans to open COVID-19 vaccination clinic

District steps up to assist during emergency

January 11, 2021

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Ski resorts navigate tricky world of COVID-19 protocols

Southwest Colorado destinations draw crowds while observing social-distancing guidelines

January 9, 2021

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Centura Health missed reporting 2,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations dating back to April

set off confusion, concern over accuracy of data and decision-making

January 8, 2021

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Will La Plata County start tracking COVID-19 in human waste?

launches wastewater monitoring effort

January 6, 2021

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COVID-19 restrictions ease in La Plata County

5-Star program has tighter rules but offers hope of 50% capacity for restaurants

January 6, 2021

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When will the general public have access to COVID-19 vaccine?

Gov. Polis expands priority list, but doesn’t lay out plan, local health officials say

January 1, 2021

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La Plata County to move into Level Orange

Gov. Jared Polis unexpectedly eases health restrictions

January 1, 2021

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Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at Durango’s Walmart

staff members test positive, state records show

December 23, 2020

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Moderna vaccine arrives in La Plata County

care workers, long-term care staff members and residents prioritized for vaccinations

December 23, 2020

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Bayfield High School COVID-19 outbreak will not deter in-person learning, superintendent says

District’s choice to open schools draws concerns

December 23, 2020

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CJ’s Diner wants lawsuit thrown out, says regulations are unconstitutional

Restaurant defied public health orders by offering indoor dining

December 22, 2020

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COVID-19 death toll rises to 18 at Durango nursing home

Outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center first reported Nov. 23

December 21, 2020

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Could La Plata County return to Level Orange in coming weeks?

officials warn holiday gatherings could increase cases

December 19, 2020