Public Health - The Durango Herald

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

Outbreak at Durango car dealership grows; 12 cases, 3 deaths

Community urged to wear masks, receive vaccination for COVID-19

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties

People who are unvaccinated experiencing surge of cases

DATE: Aug 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute government opens offices to public after long COVID-19 restrictions

Visitors must follow tribe’s health safety guidelines

DATE: Aug 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durangoans split on mask-wearing for students

Vocal group at 9-R feedback session says leave the decision to parents

DATE: Aug 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Fast-spreading delta variant prompts new guidance

DATE: Jul 30, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

The Durango Police Department chased and captured a pet kangaroo on Monday near East Second Avenue a...

Photos: A colorful carnival

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck