And now for some good news. We curated this story titled "Scientists Find Bacteria That Eats Plastic." It was written by Jordan Davidson for EcoWatch. German researchers have identified a strain of bacterium that not only breaks down toxic plastic, but also uses it as food...
Request assistance here. Frequently Asked Questions about the local response to coronavirus. If you still have questions or need assistance, visit the County’s COVID-19 Response site or call their hotline for non-medical questions: 970-728-3844. If you have a medical question, or need non-urgent health care, call the medical center: 970.728.3848. If...
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...
Contact Second Chance Humane Society at 970.626.2273 or online (adoptmountainpets.org) to learn how to receive services, adopt, volunteer, foster, or donate to programs and services. Also please let Second Chance know of any additional needs you are facing in keeping your pets as part of...
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...
Fashion Friday 2.0 brings back a popular TIO fashion blog, first featuring Kristin Holbrook of Telluride’s Two Skirts, now brought to you by nationally renowned fashion and lifestyle blogger Erin Busbee, a Telluride local – and sponsored by Kristin and Two Skirts. What goes around… This week, Erin shares...
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"...
