Colorado Governor Jared Polis joined other states issuing stay at home orders to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

An analysis by the New England Journal of Medicine identified ways in which the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 contaminates various surfaces and materials and for varying lengths of time.

Editor's note: Eboni Nash is a graduate of Eads High School and Hastings College in Nebraska, where she majored in psychology, religion and sociology. She now attends Harvard University in Massachusetts. Eboni writes periodically for the Kiowa County Press.

A little spoken word I wrote for the 2020 Black Religion, Spirituality, Culture Conference.

As people age, so does their immune system, increasing the risk from the COVID-19 coronavirus and other illnesses.

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is raising questions about education in the United States.

States, including Colorado, are deploying National Guard forces to assist with the response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Colorado has been ranked ninth for its level of agressiveness in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

As always, the primary focus of Kiowa County Hospital District (KCHD) is the health and wellbeing of our community, patients, and staff. We continue to restrict visitor access to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. Our screening process for hospital and clinic patients has changed slightly. 

Hospital and Clinic 

As of now, please do not enter Kiowa County Hospital District if you have any of the following symptoms:

I just wanted to touch base with all of you and let you know that we are making plans for delivering instruction on March 30, 2020.  I also want to relieve as much stress as possible during this trying time.  I have been in conference calls with the Governor and the Commissioner of the Colorado Department of Education to stay updated on this process.

Any activity that requires your muscles to work harder than they usually do is a strength exercise. People who enjoy outdoor recreation like hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and skiing know that building strength is necessary for an enjoyable outdoor experience. Building and maintaining strength becomes increasingly important with age to fend off naturally occurring muscle loss and help maintain balance to avoid potentially dangerous falls. Here’s a brief list of ways to improve your strength to help you continue enjoying the great outdoors in Colorado.