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.
Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp
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Two residents test positive, state health department says
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 9:56 AM Updated: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 11:30 PM
Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp Two residents have tested positive for COVID-19 at Durango’s homeless camp. Terrance Siemon/BCI Media file
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An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has been reported at the Purple Cliffs homeless camp south of Durango, according to state health department records.
The outbreak was confirmed Tuesday, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, after two residents had confirmed positive COVID-19 tests.
Remembering the La Plata County residents who died in 2020
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This year saw the passing of some well-known community members
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This year proved to be a rough one for many people as the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly every facet of daily life. But 2020 also saw the passing of some of La Plata County’s most beloved community members, from country music star Charlie Daniels to the tragic death of professional cyclist Ben Sonntag.
Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at Durango’s Walmart
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Six staff members test positive, state records show
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 4:28 PM Updated: Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 6:06 PM
Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at Durango’s Walmart An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has been reported at Durango’s Walmart. Associated Press file Escuchar en Español:
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An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has been confirmed at Durango’s Walmart, one of several businesses reporting new outbreaks as part of the state’s weekly update.
Every Wednesday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment updates its list of outbreaks across the state. An outbreak is defined as two or more cases, transmitted within a workplace, in a 14-day period.