Fort Lewis College students research vitamin D as a treatment for long COVID-19
Monthlong study will test if the supplement can offer an over-the-counter solution to growing problem
Health & Wellness
Affordable housing, behavioral health and economic recovery targeted for federal spending
Three Colorado task forces release final plans for distributing American Rescue Plan Act money
La Plata County Jail hit by first major COVID-19 outbreak
Forty-two suspected positive cases as of Friday
Southwest Health expects omicron peak, discusses ‘flurona’
Health system gave omicron update in Jan. 12 meeting
Colorado distributes free KN95 masks
Durango Public Library ran out of the face coverings before 1 p.m. Thursday
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties
Public health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization
Bayfield School District cancels classes, events after 20 teachers are exposed to COVID-19
23% of student body was absent Tuesday
ER doctors sound alarm as Colorado’s hospital system shows cracks from omicron wave
Health care workers exhausted from nearly two years of the pandemic
The rise of omicron, and Southwest Health System’s expectation of breakthrough cases
Director of infection control hopes for fewer hospitalizations with variant
Omicron hospitalization peak in Colorado estimated to be several weeks out
As of Wednesday, 1,308 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide
Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week
CDC approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday
Once heralded as heroes, Four Corners health care workers now feel drained
One chief medical officer says it’s difficult to see people spurn preventive measures
La Plata County records first case of omicron
Public health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado
Dry January offers a gateway to better health
More energy, better sleep, weight loss among benefits of a month of sobriety
Purgatory Resort restaurant sees COVID-19 outbreak over holiday weekend
Food services shutdown for dinner service at Purgy’s and Paradise Pizza
Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications
Case marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties
CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health
Owner launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates
Monoclonal antibody treatment service extended at La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango
State health department unit will administer treatment until Dec. 23
Got COVID-19? Mobile unit that administers monoclonal antibodies in Durango may help
Treatments said to lower risk of hospitalization among those who test positive
Local public health officials prepare for omicron variant but await more information
Colorado sees first confirmed case Thursday