Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of new COVID-19 cases

NEW YORK – Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73% of new infections last week, federal health officials ...

DATE: Dec 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Can you safely enjoy the holidays? Experts offer COVID tips

The delta and omicron variants of the coronavirus are trying to spoil the holiday spirit, but there still are ways to enjoy the festivities. The explosive spread of the omicron variant is ca...

DATE: Dec 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

U.S. regulators lift in-person restrictions on abortion pill

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday permanently removed a major obstacle for women seeking abortion pills, eliminating a long-standing requirement that they pick up the...

DATE: Dec 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant?

How can I protect myself from the new omicron variant? The same way you guard against COVID-19 caused by any other variant: Get vaccinated if you haven’t yet, get a booster if you’re eligibl...

DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Local public health officials prepare for omicron variant but await more information

Colorado sees first confirmed case Thursday

DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

What we know and don't know about omicron variant

GENEVA – The World Health Organization says it could still take some time to get a full picture of the threat posed by omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus as scientists worldwide scram...

DATE: Nov 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19

Colorado lost an important tool when community sites phased out tests

DATE: Nov 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Southwest Colorado? Survey provides some answers

Study suggests majority of holdouts won’t be swayed; others are receptive to mandates and education

DATE: Nov 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local health department calls for statewide mask mandate

State order would carry more weight than regional orders, health director says

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District rolls out vaccines, testing program

Students can receive pediatric doses at school clinics starting later this week

DATE: Nov 9, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Another COVID surge threatens to overwhelm Colorado’s hospitals

New transfer policies could help ferry patients around the state, but staff shortages remain

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cheap antidepressant shows promise treating early COVID-19

Course of COVID-19 treatment would cost $4

DATE: Oct 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

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