Public Health - The Durango Herald

Public health officials urge those with COVID-19 symptoms to self-isolate

Signs include fever, cough and shortness of breath

DATE: Mar 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund activated in response to COVID-19

Fund raised $12,000 in first 24 hours

DATE: Mar 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County, N.M., declares state of emergency

Farmington, Aztec utility disconnection waived; animal shelter at capacity

DATE: Mar 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Health officials report 26 COVID-19 tests completed in La Plata, Archuleta counties

National shortage cited for low number

DATE: Mar 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico works to meet child care needs amid COVID-19 outbreak

K-12 schools closed for three weeks

DATE: Mar 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango school closure may extend beyond March 25

Teachers plan to assist students remotely

DATE: Mar 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local workers, businesses my benefit from federal coronavirus legislation

Bill underway to provide further economic relief to affected industries

DATE: Mar 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drive-thru COVID-19 assessments underway in San Juan County, N.M.

Service is intended for those experiencing mild flu- or cold-like symptoms

DATE: Mar 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Local public health emergency declared amid coronavirus outbreak

Entities say declaration will help further fight virus

DATE: Mar 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents, visitors to four Western Slope counties asked to limit social contacts

People in Eagle, Summit, Pitkin and Gunnison asked to minimize interactions with others

DATE: Mar 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory, Wolf Creek ski areas receive little notice about closures

Gov. Jared Polis ordered shutdown until March 22

DATE: Mar 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Runs remain strong for toilet paper, hand sanitizer and dry goods at Durango grocery stores

Several shelves remained bare Sunday at Durango grocery stories as runs continued on toilet paper, hand sanitizer and dry goods. Lisa Williams, customer service supervisor with Al...

DATE: Mar 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener

Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s soccer hosts RMAC tournament gameSkyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Skyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals