Virus diseases

Colorado now has 10 recorded measles cases as Broomfield outbreak spreads

FILE – A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at International Community Health Services, Wednesday,…

March 13, 2026

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First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July

Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes

August 1, 2025

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As measles outbreak grows in Texas, fears increase in Southwest Colorado

health officials say checking immunity status is a critical first step in preparation

March 7, 2025

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More cows are getting avian flu in Colorado. Officials are trying to stop it from spreading to humans

Ronny and Kelsey Pope are joined by their son Chisum, 7, and niece Maelle Frasier, 8, as they check on…

June 22, 2024

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Health officials raise alarm over West Nile cases

‘We have a lot of concerns,’ director of clinic and communicable disease says

September 13, 2023

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La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

was the state’s second death from the virus this year

August 21, 2023

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State health department identifies case of West Nile virus in La Plata County

Juan Basin Public Health offers guidance on how to mitigate contact with mosquitoes

July 22, 2023

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Monkeypox cases remain low in La Plata County

Juan Basin Public Health finds success stopping spread through communication, background monitoring

October 5, 2022

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La Plata County resident dies with West Nile virus

Coloradans have died so far this year with pathogen

October 4, 2022

Regional News

West Nile virus cases in Colorado are up this year

Weather conditions likely contributing to the increase

September 9, 2022

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La Plata County reports its first case of monkeypox

Resident is receiving treatment for the virus

August 10, 2022

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San Juan Basin Public Health amends public health advisory to align with CDC

cases fall, agency moves to ease masking guidelines and shifts its pandemic response

March 5, 2022

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Gray fox in La Plata County tests positive for transmissible disease

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to vaccinate pets, avoid contact with wild animals

February 8, 2022

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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

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Montezuma County resident dies from West Nile virus

Statewide, virus has infected 155 people and killed eight

October 26, 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

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One dead in relation to COVID-19 outbreak at Nissan of Durango

10 cases identified in outbreak

July 8, 2021

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A year into pandemic, restaurants in Pine River Valley feel ‘optimistic’

anticipate good year ahead after surviving COVID-19

April 5, 2021

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Little known about 10 La Plata County residents who died of COVID-19

expected to distinguish between those who died with, from virus

December 12, 2020

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Residents, visitors to four Western Slope counties asked to limit social contacts

in Eagle, Summit, Pitkin and Gunnison asked to minimize interactions with others

March 15, 2020

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Durango to close rec center, library because of coronavirus

Plata County to close senior center to the public

March 13, 2020

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Durango School District cautions families about spring break travel

9-R encourages vigilance for signs of COVID-19

March 12, 2020

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In response to coronavirus, Fort Lewis College to hold online-only classes

aims to keep campus free of COVID-19

March 11, 2020

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Coronavirus fears heightened for Durango seniors

community centers consider closing doors if COVID-19 hits Southwest Colorado

March 10, 2020