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Virus diseases

One case confirmed of vesicular stomatitis virus for Montezuma County horse

One case confirmed of vesicular stomatitis virus for Montezuma County horse

officials say livestock owners should monitor animals for clinical signs, including mouth blisters

Colorado now has 10 recorded measles cases as Broomfield outbreak spreads

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,…

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

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

Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes

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

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

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

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

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…

Health officials raise alarm over West Nile cases

Health officials raise alarm over West Nile cases

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

September 13, 2023

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

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

August 21, 2023

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

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

Monkeypox cases remain low in La Plata County

Monkeypox cases remain low in La Plata County

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

October 4, 2022

La Plata County resident dies with West Nile virus

La Plata County resident dies with West Nile virus

Coloradans have died so far this year with pathogen

October 4, 2022

West Nile virus cases in Colorado are up this year

West Nile virus cases in Colorado are up this year

Weather conditions likely contributing to the increase

September 9, 2022

La Plata County reports its first case of monkeypox

La Plata County reports its first case of monkeypox

Resident is receiving treatment for the virus

August 10, 2022

Gray fox in La Plata County tests positive for transmissible disease

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

Southwest Health discusses COVID-19 hospital statistics

Southwest Health discusses COVID-19 hospital statistics

analyzes data for vaccinated vs. unvaccinated people

January 19, 2022

Year’s first West Nile virus case in Montezuma County results in death

Year’s first West Nile virus case in Montezuma County results in death

Statewide, virus has infected 155 people and killed eight

October 26, 2021

San Juan Basin Public Health recommends masks as COVID-19 variant spreads

San Juan Basin Public Health recommends masks as COVID-19 variant spreads

Fast-spreading delta variant prompts new guidance

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

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

10 cases identified in outbreak

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

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

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

Coronavirus fears heightened for Durango seniors

Coronavirus fears heightened for Durango seniors

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

Inside the CSU lab that’s working on the COVID-19 vaccine

Inside the CSU lab that’s working on the COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists nearing a key milestone in developing a vaccine for the new coronavirus

Trump suspends travel between U.S. and Europe for 30 days

Trump suspends travel between U.S. and Europe for 30 days

President announces relief for workers affected by coronavirus

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

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

aims to keep campus free of COVID-19

Is Southwest Colorado prepared for coronavirus?

Is Southwest Colorado prepared for coronavirus?

Librarians are cleaning books, and regional jails are identifying quarantine options

Eight in Colorado test positive for coronavirus

Eight in Colorado test positive for coronavirus

cases so far are on Front Range