Colorado’s COVID-19 testing efforts receive $181 million boost from FEMA
Colorado has received $181 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the state's COVID-19 testing efforts.
Coronavirus COVID-19
How to stay safe with a new fast-spreading coronavirus variant on the loose
A fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been found in at least 10 states, and people are wondering: How do I protect myself now?
Kiowa County Public Health COVID Weekly Update - January 13, 2021
DATA Cases 87 Hospitalizations 4 Deaths 3 *These are cumulative totals as of 01/12/2021 5pm CASES PAST 7 days: 4
What you need to know about the new COVID-19 variants
With at least two new variants of the COVID-19 coronavirus circulating, what should you know, and how can you protect yourself?
Delaying second COVID-19 vaccine doses will make supplies last longer but comes with risks
Drugmakers are facing challenges in manufacturing vaccines and building supply chains to meet the demand for COVID-19 vaccines. Scarcity of vaccines has...
December job losses driven by coronavirus containment efforts
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States fell by 140,000 from November to December according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many people need to get a COVID-19 vaccine in order to stop the coronavirus?
The rapid deployment of coronavirus vaccines is underway, but how many people need to be vaccinated in order to control this pandemic?
Kiowa County Public Health COVID Weekly Update - January 6, 2021
DATA Cases 83 Deaths 3 *These are cumulative totals as of 01/05/2021 5pm
Colorado expects to complete vaccinations for frontline health care workers by Jan. 15
Most of Colorado's frontline health care workers who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine are expected to be vaccinated by January 15, state officials...
Colorado's public health order updated with 5-star program as counties move to Level Orange COVID-19 designation
Colorado's public health order has been amended to include the state's 5-star variance program designed to help businesses reopen amidst the ongoing COVID-19...
EarthTalk – Did the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic have a positive impact on climate change?
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic caused a global economic slowdown. Did is also have a positive impact on climage change?
Kiowa County moving to Level Orange Monday
Based upon a directive from Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Kiowa County and other counties in the state currently at Level Red on the COVID-19 dial will move to...
How to outsmart your COVID-19 fears and boost your mood in 2021
After a year of toxic stress ignited by so much fear and uncertainty, now is a good time to reset, pay attention to your mental health and develop some healthy ways...
“Those of Us Who Don’t Die Are Going to Quit”: A Crush of Patients, Dwindling Supplies and the Nurse Who Lost Hope
Almost a year into the pandemic, supply shortages remain so severe that nurse Kristen Cline reuses her N95 for several shifts while her hospital buckles, patients...
California sets one-day coronavirus death record
On a day when the nation as a whole did the same, California on Wednesday set a record for the most coronavirus deaths in one day.
Effort to recall Arizona Governor Ducey called off
An Arizona group that sought to remove Gov. Doug Ducey from office over his COVID-19 mitigation strategies has called off their campaign.