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Montezuma County Announces 3 New COVID-19 Cases, Total of 6

The Montezuma County Public Health Department announced three new cases of COVID-19 Friday. Two cases were announced Thursday, including the county's first death, bringing the total of positive cases to six. The county's first case was announced Saturday.

KSJD Local Newscast - April 3, 2020

By Daniel Rayzel • 6 hours ago

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'Get Creative': Polis Urges Residents To Wear Cloth Masks Outdoors

By Scott Franz • 6 hours ago

Gov. Jared Polis is urging all residents to wear cloth masks or scarves if they need to leave their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Polis says wearing the masks at grocery stores and on walks will slow the spread of COVID-19 and allow Colorado to lift its stay-at-home order sooner.

In The Mountains And Deserts Of Utah, Columbia Spotted Frogs Are Sentinels Of Climate Change

By Judy Fahys & InsideClimate News • 8 hours ago

Finding Columbia spotted frogs in Utah's mountains is not easy. But it's possible, with a guide like Paula Trater. She leads a visitor down a dirt path, then through mucky wetlands filled with cattails and a riot of birdsong.

KSJD Local Newscast - April 2, 2020

By Daniel Rayzel • Apr 2, 2020

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‘It Should Hit Home’: Southwest Health System Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread

By Daniel Rayzel • Apr 2, 2020

In this week’s coronavirus update with Southwest Health System staff, KSJD speaks with Kerri White-Singleton, chief operating officer for the Southwest Medical Group, about the value of social distancing and its benefit to keeping health care working within its capacity.

The interview took place shortly after the Montezuma County Public Health Department announced two new COVID-19 cases Thursday, including one related death.

KSJD Local Newscast - April 1, 2020

By Daniel Rayzel • Apr 1, 2020

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Scott Tipton on Medical Supplies Shortage, Additional Federal Support

By Daniel Rayzel • Apr 1, 2020

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan relief package that will inject $2 trillion in aid in the fight against COVID-19.

Rep. Scott Tipton supported the legislation because it addressed his two main concerns: medical resources for the health care system and economic protections for impacted businesses and people.

KSJD Local Newscast - March 31, 2020

By Daniel Rayzel • Mar 31, 2020

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Montezuma County Will Not Restrict Non-Resident Recreation Access, Depending on Future Guidance

By Daniel Rayzel • Mar 31, 2020

While some Four Corners counties are restricting recreation access to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Montezuma County Commission says it currently has no plans to follow suit.

Gov. Polis Says Social Distancing Efforts Are Slowing Spread Of COVID-19

By Scott Franz • Mar 30, 2020

Gov. Jared Polis said Monday the dramatic social distancing measures residents are taking in Colorado appear to be working.

Polis said new testing results suggest the spread of the COVID-19 may be slowing days after schools, bars and restaurants were ordered to close their doors around the state. He reported it is now taking five days for cases of the virus to double statewide.

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