New COVID cases on the decline in Montezuma County
However, outbreak locations have increased since October
Health & Wellness
COVID-19 outbreak detected at south City Market
Meanwhile, a new variant of the virus rears its head in South Africa
Statewide mask mandate ‘not something we’re considering,’ Polis says
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a statewide mask mandate Thursday, requiring people to wear masks in indoor public spaces.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file As three metro Denver counties enact some version…
Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19
Colorado lost an important tool when community sites phased out tests
Southwest Memorial earns accreditation for diabetes education
Four Corners has higher rate of the disease
What’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Southwest Colorado? Survey provides some answers
Study suggests majority of holdouts won’t be swayed; others are receptive to mandates and education
Statewide youth mental health crisis affects Montezuma County
State organizations urge Gov. Polis to allocate $150 million for youth mental health
Pressure grows on Gov. Jared Polis to issue a statewide mask order
Public health leaders across state have sent letters asking for a mandate
Local health department calls for statewide mask mandate
State order would carry more weight than regional orders, health director says
Colorado’s governor said hospital capacity would dictate a new mask mandate. So why hasn’t he issued one?
Polis vowed to take action before hospitals became overwhelmed. They are nearly overwhelmed.
Southwest Memorial Hospital welcomes three staff members, including two doctors
A surgeon, family practice physician and communications officer join team
Another COVID surge threatens to overwhelm Colorado’s hospitals
New transfer policies could help ferry patients around the state, but staff shortages remain
Polis says onus is on unvaccinated with ‘death wish’ as coronavirus worsens
One out of 51 Coloradans is estimated to be contagious with COVID-19
Retired Mercy physicians call out Centura Health for high staff turnover at hospital
Medical center’s leadership outlines staffing issues, future solutions
Colorado prepares to request federal medical surge teams, stop elective procedures as COVID hospitalizations spike
Gov. Jared Polis also may reinstate an order rationing medical care in the state
Durango Fire Protection District gets rid of toxic foam
Substance will be replaced with a safer alternative
COVID surge in Montezuma County puts pressure on Cortez hospital
Increase in number and severity of cases puts Southwest Memorial Hospital near capacity
Mercy Regional Medical Center ‘busy’ during COVID-19 wave, not at capacity
92% of acute-care beds occupied in Colorado
Year’s first West Nile virus case in Montezuma County results in death
Statewide, virus has infected 155 people and killed eight
Montezuma County backs off contact tracing amid surge; San Juan Basin moves forward
Montezuma health officials counting on infected residents to warn others