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San Juan Basin Health Department

Rapid testing arrives in La Plata County

Rapid testing arrives in La Plata County

results can help identify outbreaks in high-risk locations

December 18, 2020

Elected officials grill Mercy over lack of transparency about COVID-19 pandemic

Elected officials grill Mercy over lack of transparency about COVID-19 pandemic

Leaders take issue with lack of data, saying it sows distrust within community

December 18, 2020

Durango nursing home says it is following public health advice

Durango nursing home says it is following public health advice

Outbreak has infected 147 people, linked to 12 deaths

December 17, 2020

In latest outbreak, 12 test positive at Vallecito Baptist Church

In latest outbreak, 12 test positive at Vallecito Baptist Church

Sonic, Pizza Hut and Highway 3 Roadhouse also report cases

December 16, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in La Plata County

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in La Plata County

shots to be administered Wednesday

December 16, 2020

Number of cases, deaths climb at Durango nursing home

Number of cases, deaths climb at Durango nursing home

all residents have tested positive, health officials say

December 14, 2020

Outbreak at community corrections center in Durango worsens

Outbreak at community corrections center in Durango worsens

Hilltop House has 31 cases, one death

December 14, 2020

Economic leaders seek ways to ease business restrictions

Economic leaders seek ways to ease business restrictions

Program from Mesa County might mitigate economy-killing COVID-19 limits

December 14, 2020

Inside the COVID-19 outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango

Inside the COVID-19 outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango

‘There’s nothing anybody else can do’

December 12, 2020

After defying public health order, Wild Horse Saloon owner says she will close

After defying public health order, Wild Horse Saloon owner says she will close

fears having liquor license revoked

December 11, 2020

Over 130 COVID cases, 3 deaths at Durango nursing home

Over 130 COVID cases, 3 deaths at Durango nursing home

deaths expected in coming days, health officials say

December 11, 2020

What impact will Thanksgiving travel have on COVID-19 cases?

What impact will Thanksgiving travel have on COVID-19 cases?

Southwest Coloradoans traveled less, health officials say

December 10, 2020

First vaccine doses will go to hospital workers, but won’t stop spread of COVID-19

First vaccine doses will go to hospital workers, but won’t stop spread of COVID-19

Initial shipment covers one-third of front-line health care workers

December 10, 2020

Preliminary injunction issued against CJ’s Diner

Preliminary injunction issued against CJ’s Diner

Restaurant must abide by public health orders as it seeks to overturn rules

December 10, 2020

Wild Horse Saloon may face enforcement after defying public health order

Wild Horse Saloon may face enforcement after defying public health order

Downtown bar remained open to indoor service Friday and Saturday, police say

December 9, 2020

Free drive-thru flu clinic to be held in Bayfield

Free drive-thru flu clinic to be held in Bayfield

Front-line workers and underinsured get first shot

December 9, 2020

Mercy says ‘capacity’ a moving target; staffing a growing concern

Mercy says ‘capacity’ a moving target; staffing a growing concern

Hospital declines to share detailed data on local level

December 8, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Durango Transit

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Durango Transit

drivers test positive for illness

December 8, 2020

After defying public health order, CJ’s Diner decides to stop indoor dining

After defying public health order, CJ’s Diner decides to stop indoor dining

says restaurant still offering takeout, delivery

December 7, 2020

CJ’s Diner in Durango opens against court order

CJ’s Diner in Durango opens against court order

Restaurant says indoor service was ‘really busy’ on Saturday

December 5, 2020

Small-business backers protest health orders in Durango

Small-business backers protest health orders in Durango

participants question effectiveness of COVID-19 restrictions

December 5, 2020

Judge orders law enforcement to stop indoor dining at CJ’s Diner

Judge orders law enforcement to stop indoor dining at CJ’s Diner

Restaurant has continued to allow in-person meals despite Level Red public health order

December 5, 2020

Durango vows to crack down on public health order violations

Durango vows to crack down on public health order violations

Businesses that do not comply will face enforcement actions

December 4, 2020

Top That Frozen Yogurt closes, possibly permanently

Top That Frozen Yogurt closes, possibly permanently

says store is moving and future is uncertain

December 4, 2020