Four residents at La Plata County nursing homes die in COVID-19 outbreaks
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State records show St. Columba School also has transmission among staff members, students
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 4:25 PM Updated: Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 10:21 PM
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Four more residents at La Plata County nursing homes have died related to COVID-19 outbreaks, according to state records.
An outbreak was first reported Jan. 8 at Sunshine Gardens Country Home, east of Durango. Since then, 13 residents and eight staff members have tested positive for the virus.
Second La Plata County nursing home this week reports COVID-19 outbreak
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Cottonwood Inn Rehabilitation Center and Extended Care reports one resident, one staff member positive
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 4:48 PM Updated: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 3:59 PM
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Another La Plata County nursing home has reported an outbreak of COVID-19 cases – the second facility to report an outbreak this week.
According to state records released Wednesday, Cottonwood Inn Rehabilitation Center and Extended Care near Three Springs reported an outbreak Tuesday after one resident and one staff member tested positive.