Public Health - The Durango Herald

COVID-19 outbreak at Mercy Regional Medical Center increases to 23 staff members

Most infections involve people who have been vaccinated

DATE: Sep 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield Middle School moves to remote learning after students, staff test positive for COVID-19

Football, volleyball games canceled after 11 students, 2 staff members test positive

DATE: Sep 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homelessness, mental health top residents’ wish list for how to spend COVID-19 relief money

La Plata County in no rush to determine how to dole out nearly $11 million

DATE: Sep 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Summer tourism winds down, but ‘shoulder seasons’ pick up in Durango

Businesses have a good season despite fewer visitors

DATE: Sep 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Assisted-living center in Durango battles COVID-19 outbreak

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community reports 11 cases among staff members, residents

DATE: Aug 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield schools reverse course, comply with federal masking order on buses

Students still have choice whether to wear face coverings in buildings

DATE: Aug 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school board calls off meeting after audience members refuse to follow COVID-19 policies

Some people refused to wear masks or leave for capacity issues

DATE: Aug 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield to defy federal requirement for masking on school buses

District prioritizes ‘a person’s right to choose,’ board president says

DATE: Aug 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

12 COVID-19 cases identified in outbreak at Mercy hospital in Durango

After brief suspension, non-emergent procedures resume

DATE: Aug 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District to require face masks as part of dress code

Parents sharply divided over mandate; board members vote unanimously for requirement

DATE: Aug 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado to offer COVID-19 testing for every student in state

Program helps isolate positive cases before outbreaks

DATE: Aug 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

San Juan County, Colo., ranks ‘very high’ for COVID-19, issues mask mandate

Community reports 62% increase in cases this month

DATE: Aug 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News