Frontline workers, not showing symptoms, can get COVID-19 tests Preemptive testing can help curb outbreaks, health officials say December 3, 2020
Tensions rise with restaurant closures in Durango CJ’s Diner issued cease-and-desist order for allowing in-person seating December 2, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Hilltop House causes host of issues for community corrections facility December 2, 2020
What does The Polar Express look like under Level Red? Railroad’s COVID-19 safety plans OK’d by health department November 27, 2020
Residents to be notified by text message of possible COVID-19 exposures department used to make direct phone calls November 24, 2020
In defiance of health order, Durango restaurant stays open to in-person dining ‘I’m going to sit here and lay down? I’m done with that’ November 24, 2020
Durango adds teeth to its mask-wearing ordinance Penalties start at $50 but could go up to $500 November 23, 2020
Durango restaurant closes for good because of COVID-19 financial hardships says breakfast and lunch spot can’t survive another shut down November 20, 2020
Four new outbreaks reported in La Plata County restaurants, workplaces and local health departments aware of 11 active cases November 19, 2020
U.S. senator nominates health director for outstanding service award Jollon lauded for leadership during pandemic response November 17, 2020
San Juan Basin Health OK’s Purgatory’s plan to open plans to welcome first skiers on Nov. 21 November 16, 2020
Health department reports first COVID-related death since July Plata County resident was between 70 and 80 years old November 12, 2020
La Plata County has seven active COVID-19 outbreaks at workplaces, restaurants department urges employers to let staff work remotely November 12, 2020
As COVID-19 cases surge, La Plata County will move to ‘Level Orange’ department reports 242 cases in two weeks November 10, 2020
Health officials: Southwest Colorado at critical juncture for containing COVID-19 Limiting spread necessary to prevent more restrictions on economic activity November 6, 2020
COVID cases, quarantines cause staffing issues for Durango Fire Protection District 14 crew members placed in quarantine October 26, 2020
La Plata County adopts stricter regulations to reduce COVID-19 spread calls for alcohol, private gatherings affected starting Monday as cases rise October 23, 2020
Who enforces health orders? Agencies point fingers in La Plata County Businesses openly flouting rules get warnings only October 23, 2020
Support group launches for suicide attempt survivors in La Plata County Program aims to promote safe, positive connections October 18, 2020
Fort Lewis College sees slight increase in COVID-19 cases controls keep viral spread down, officials say October 16, 2020
Health officials turn up heat on Durango yogurt shop That faces possible penalties for offering discounts to customers who don’t wear masks October 16, 2020
Southern Ute Indian Tribe reports its first positive COVID-19 test Officials say likely no threat to tribal community October 14, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak reported at construction and trucking company Plata County has had 5 reported outbreaks since pandemic started in March October 13, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak reported at popular burger joint in downtown Durango health department says two staff members tested positive October 10, 2020
