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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

Montezuma County resident dies from West Nile virus

Statewide, virus has infected 155 people and killed eight

DATE: Oct 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

WASHINGTON – Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company’s vaccine for that next shot, federal health officials said Thursday. Certain people who rece...

DATE: Oct 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Update: Cyclist who died of heart attack south of Cortez is identified

Cyclist found unresponsive on Road G; cause of death listed as heart attack

DATE: Oct 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago should get a half-dose booster to rev up protection against the coronav...

DATE: Oct 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2