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Widespread community testing for coronavirus to be available in Southwest Colorado

Health department announces private lab will offer public tests

DATE: Apr 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

10 easy steps to make your own face mask

Wearing a cloth covering can help those who are unknowingly carrying the virus from spreading it

DATE: Apr 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is Southwest Colorado prepared for a surge in coronavirus cases?

Health officials say peak cases expected around April 24

DATE: Apr 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is government response to health crisis causing irreversible damage to civil liberties?

American ideals clash with a killer virus

DATE: Apr 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eastern La Plata mobilizes neighbors to prepare for COVID-19 outbreak

Upper Pine Fire Protection District, its board and its neighboring communities are in the process of creating the first ever Eastern La Plata Incident Management Team to aid in the COVID-19 ...

DATE: Apr 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did virus originate? What about the variation in symptoms? Your COVID-19 questions answered

We know you have a lot of questions about the novel coronavirus, so here’s another round of Q&A. This week, readers asked how the virus originated, what is meant by “mild” and “m...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Herald expands coverage in northwest New Mexico

Beginning today, Herald reporter Liz Weber has worked from the Herald’s office in Farmington since September, covering a wide range of topics including business, oil and gas, crime, the...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman shares her story of surviving coronavirus

Sarah Sumner was the fourth positive case in La Plata County

DATE: Apr 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango says government employee tests positive for COVID-19

Staff member went into self-isolation two weeks ago

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How many COVID-19 tests have been done in La Plata County? Local health officials don’t know

It’s a fragmented landscape when it comes to testing and lab work

DATE: Mar 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Peach Street Distillers, Three Rivers Brewery brew up hand sanitizer

Shortages of medical supplies prompts need

DATE: Mar 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County reaches 18 COVID-19 cases, officials urge residents to stay at home

“Act like you already have it,” officials advise

DATE: Mar 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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