We curated this story from WebMD to share info about the incubation period for COVID-19. If you’ve been around someone who has the new coronavirus, also called COVID-19, you’re at risk, too. That means you need to isolate yourself, or stay away from other people until...
WebMD is doing a great job covering the Age of Corona, serving up the real nitty-gritty minus any fluff. The following is another story from the editors about what goes down in your body when you get infected. There are many types of coronaviruses. Some give...
This story from WebMD explains how long the coronavirus lives on a variety of surfaces and suggests an action plan for dealing. The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. When someone who is infected coughs or sneezes, they send droplets containing the...
Sharon Grundy, M.D. is both the Medical Director of Primary Care at the Telluride Regional Medical Center and the San Miguel County Medical Officer. Below she answers FAQs about Senior Day and more. Request assistance here. Frequently Asked Questions about the local response to coronavirus. If you still...
As part of San Miguel County’s ongoing initiative to offer the COVID-19 ELISA antibody test to county residents, the San Miguel County Department of Public Health and Environment, assisted by dozens of volunteers, collected more than 300 blood samples on Thursday from a pre-selected group...
This story titled "Why a Tiny Colorado County Can Offer COVID-19 Tests to Every Resident" by Sarah Zhang for The Atlantic was published on March 23, just prior to the release of the information about the COVID-19 testing protocols published here on March 25. [caption id="attachment_69844"...
San Miguel County Department of Public Health and Environment today announced plans for the free, voluntary COVID-19 blood tests initiative in partnership with United Biological Inc. THE PLAN: PHASE 1: Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27, A pre-selected group of teachers including their families will be...
A close friend sent us this story by Karen Frances Eng from Zora.medium.com featuring global health expert Alanna Shaikh. Her perspective is fact-based, clear-eyed and no-nonsense. And yes, climate change is a big factor in the Age of Corona. A must-read. Listen to Shaikh's TED...
For up to date coronavirus information visit: https://www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/coronavirus. San Miguel County Department of Public Health and Environment today received the results for the first group of those who had the COVID-19 ELISA blood test. The group of 645, first responders and their families, all tested negative. Two...
The following story titled "Fourteen Days. That’s the Most Time We Have to Defeat Coronavirus" was written by Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel for The New York Times. It is hard-hitting, but definitely worth a read. Dr. Emanuel is vice provost of global initiatives and a...
