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Virus Diseases

First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July

Public Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

As measles outbreak grows in Texas, fears increase in Southwest Colorado

Public health officials say checking immunity status is a critical first step in preparation

DATE: Mar 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

More cows are getting avian flu in Colorado. Officials are trying to stop it from spreading to humans

Colorado is seeing a rising number of highly pathogenic avian flu cases in cows. State officials told CPR Friday they’re working with the dairy industry to curb the spread. The first case in...

DATE: Jun 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Health officials raise alarm over West Nile cases

‘We have a lot of concerns,’ director of clinic and communicable disease says

DATE: Sep 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

This was the state’s second death from the virus this year

DATE: Aug 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

State health department identifies case of West Nile virus in La Plata County

San Juan Basin Public Health offers guidance on how to mitigate contact with mosquitoes

DATE: Jul 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Monkeypox cases remain low in La Plata County

San Juan Basin Public Health finds success stopping spread through communication, background monitoring

DATE: Oct 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County resident dies with West Nile virus

Ten Coloradans have died so far this year with pathogen

DATE: Oct 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

West Nile virus cases in Colorado are up this year

Weather conditions likely contributing to the increase

DATE: Sep 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County reports its first case of monkeypox

Resident is receiving treatment for the virus

DATE: Aug 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health amends public health advisory to align with CDC

As cases fall, agency moves to ease masking guidelines and shifts its pandemic response

DATE: Mar 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gray fox in La Plata County tests positive for transmissible disease

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to vaccinate pets, avoid contact with wild animals

DATE: Feb 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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