State of the COVID-19 Pandemic in San Miguel County
Questions? Find latest news releases, public health orders, and FAQs that are regularly updated on the San Miguel County website. San Miguel County Hotline at 970-728-3844 (non-med
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Telluride Med Center: Pinhead Launches Protective Gear Project for Health Workers!
Telluride’s Pinhead Institute has turned its 3D printers towards COVID-19 response efforts and on Wednesday, April 1, delivered 45 prototype face shields to the Telluride Reg
COVID-19 v. Flu v. Cold v. Allergies, Symptoms Made Simple!
Below please find a chart, vetted by Dr. Bruni Nazario for WebMD, showing the different symptoms that show up in the common cold, the flu, allergies and COVID-19. Less is more.
“Stay At Home” Public Health Order Extended, New Mandates Explained!
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
Fashion Friday: How to Organize Your Drawers to Stay Organized
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 lif
14 Days Quarantined, Can We Visit With Friends?
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
First Results of COVID-19 Blood Tests Announced
San Miguel County Public Health officials announced today that less than 1 percent of the COVID-19 blood tests collected last Thursday and Friday were positive for antibodies. 97 p
County Announces 5 New Cases of COVID-19; 6 Total in County!
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
COVID-19 Test Results: Notification Process Explained
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
Scientists Find Bacteria That Eats Plastic
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 researcher
West-End COVID-19 Plan Announced – East End County Testing Wraps Up!
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
What’s the Incubation Period for Coronavirus?
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
Coronavirus: What Happens When You Get Infected?
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 you
How Long Does the Coronavirus Live on Surfaces!
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
Second Chance: Updates & Adoptables!
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 service
COVID-19 Senior Day: FAQs Answered
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 Se
COVID-19 Antibody Testing Schedule Announced for East County Residents!
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
Fashion Friday: Sheltering at Home? Downsize Your Wardrobe! + Way to Help!
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 lif
Why a Tiny Colorado County Can Offer COVID-19 Tests to Every Resident
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 r
COVID-19 East County Testing Launched
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 In
Global Health Expert & TED Talker on COVID-19!
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.
1st Set of Results for COVID-19 Blood Test, 645 Tested Negative!
For up to date coronavirus information visit: https://www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/coronavirus. San Miguel County Department of Public Health and Environment today received the result
New York Times: “Fourteen Days. Most Time We Have to Defeat COVID-19”
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 har
County COVID-19 Testing Begins This Week
For more information and to sign up for Coronavirus email alerts, go to https://www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/590/Coronavirus. San Miguel County COVID-19 HOTLINE for NON-medical questi