La Plata County Jail hit by first major COVID-19 outbreak Forty-two suspected positive cases as of Friday January 22, 2022
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization January 19, 2022
Mercy ICU over capacity for several months, doctor says members have taken on extra shifts to maintain standards of care for unvaccinated patients January 17, 2022
Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday January 6, 2022
La Plata County records first case of omicron health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado December 30, 2021
Dry January offers a gateway to better health energy, better sleep, weight loss among benefits of a month of sobriety 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
Monoclonal antibody treatment service extended at La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango health department unit will administer treatment until Dec. 23 December 11, 2021
Got COVID-19? Mobile unit that administers monoclonal antibodies in Durango may help Treatments said to lower risk of hospitalization among those who test positive December 1, 2021
Local public health officials prepare for omicron variant but await more information Colorado sees first confirmed case Thursday December 1, 2021
Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19 Colorado lost an important tool when community sites phased out tests November 25, 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
COVID-19 outbreak at Mercy Regional Medical Center increases to 23 staff members infections involve people who have been vaccinated September 17, 2021
Assisted-living center in Durango battles COVID-19 outbreak Sunshine Gardens Senior Community reports 10 cases among staff members, residents August 31, 2021
Who’s eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots? CDC, Colorado authorize third doses for people with certain health conditions August 16, 2021
Outbreak at Durango car dealership grows; 12 cases, 3 deaths Community urged to wear masks, receive vaccination for COVID-19 August 10, 2021
Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties who are unvaccinated experiencing surge of cases August 7, 2021
San Juan Basin Public Health recommends masks as COVID-19 variant spreads Fast-spreading delta variant prompts new guidance July 31, 2021
Fleas with plague found in La Plata County Juan Basin Public Health urges residents to take precautions July 17, 2021
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
Possible plague death reported in La Plata County would mark first such death since 2015 July 8, 2021
San Juan Basin Public Health confirms Delta variant case in La Plata County Presence of variant renews plea for vaccination, precautions June 23, 2021
