The rise of omicron, and Southwest Health System’s expectation of breakthrough cases Director of infection control hopes for fewer hospitalizations with variant January 7, 2022
Omicron hospitalization peak in Colorado estimated to be several weeks out of Wednesday, 1,308 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide January 6, 2022
Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday January 6, 2022
Montezuma County commissioner hospitalized with COVID-related complications Stevenson reported a positive test in November and recovered, according to county administrator January 4, 2022
Once heralded as heroes, Four Corners health care workers now feel drained chief medical officer says it’s difficult to see people spurn preventive measures January 3, 2022
An inside peek into the Montezuma County jail Detention center has lots of moving parts; COVID impacts operations January 2, 2022
COVID deaths increase in Montezuma County; outbreaks reported at Walmart, nursing home of cases in county decline; 61% fully vaccinated January 1, 2022
La Plata County records first case of omicron health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado December 30, 2021
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 marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties December 22, 2021
CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates December 16, 2021
Monoclonal antibody treatment service extended at La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango health department unit will administer treatment until Dec. 23 December 11, 2021
Snowdown to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for some events Organizers ask attendees to adhere to federal, state and local mandates December 6, 2021
Light a candle for health care workers in Cortez Wednesday vigils return as pandemic continues to burden hospitals November 30, 2021
New COVID cases on the decline in Montezuma County However, outbreak locations have increased since October November 29, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak detected at south City Market Meanwhile, a new variant of the virus rears its head in South Africa November 26, 2021
Statewide mask mandate ‘not something we’re considering,’ Polis says Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a statewide mask mandate Thursday, requiring people to wear masks in indoor public spaces.David Zalubowski/Associated… November 25, 2021
In Mesa County, COVID surge is met with conservative distrust chairman wants people to return to a sense of normalcy November 25, 2021
Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19 Colorado lost an important tool when community sites phased out tests November 25, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez no longer requires masks for staff, eliminates serial testing District loosens pandemic protocol November 24, 2021
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 suggests majority of holdouts won’t be swayed; others are receptive to mandates and education November 18, 2021
Pressure grows on Gov. Jared Polis to issue a statewide mask order health leaders across state have sent letters asking for a mandate November 16, 2021
Children in Montezuma County getting vaccinated; schools promoting jabs Vaccination efforts follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorization of Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 November 14, 2021
