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Everything you need to know about the bird flu outbreak in Colorado
Colorado is leading the nation in human cases of the H5 bird flu. Here’s what this means for the general public.
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More Colorado poultry workers test positive for H5 bird flu, bringing the total human cases to 10
So far, health officials said they are not detecting any spread among the public.
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By John Daley
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Insurance rates are expected to go up in 2025 – but the state says reinsurance program is keeping prices from going up faster
The state’s reinsurance program works by paying a portion of high-cost claims, allowing insurance companies to lower the premiums for individual health insurance plans.
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By John Daley
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A nicotine manufacturing facility is coming to Aurora – bringing hundreds of jobs and potential pushback
Philip Morris International Inc. said the facility is expected to create 500 jobs with an ongoing annual economic impact of $550 million in Colorado as it produces Swedish Match Zyn nicotine pouches — one of the fastest-growing nicotine products in the U.S.
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By John Daley
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Five agricultural workers in northeastern Colorado have now tested positive for bird flu
The workers were exposed to the virus from a commercial egg operation as they were culling the poultry.
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By John Daley
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Colorado health officials say three agricultural workers in northeastern Colorado likely have bird flu
The workers were probably exposed to the virus from a commercial egg operation as they were culling the poultry.
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By John Daley
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Cooling shelters open as forecasters and physicians warn Coloradans to avoid the heat
The National Weather Service issued heat advisories and is warning that daytime temperatures could climb above 100 degrees and set records in western Colorado, the Interstate 25 corridor much of the eastern half of the state.
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Programs to combat Colorado’s youth vaping crisis get millions in new funding from Juul settlement
The money comes from a nearly $32 million legal settlement with e-cigarette manufacturer Juul, part of a national agreement.
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By John Daley
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Yes, the plague does still exist – here’s how to avoid it
The plague is caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis.
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By John Daley
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Long COVID is showing up in Colorado death data, even as COVID-19 deaths drop sharply
The mortality rate is still higher than before the pandemic.
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By John Daley
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COVID-19 showing up in dozens of Colorado wastewater facilities as summer cases tick up
The increase is likely being driven by new circulating variants that have advantages over older strains, said state epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy.
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Too hot to work? Biden administration wants to protect people from extreme heat as temperature rise in Colorado
The measure, which would be the first major federal safety standard of its kind, would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from injuries related to heat exposure on the job.
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By John Daley
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Employee at dairy farm contracted Colorado’s first human case of avian flu this year
The CDC said the new confirmed case of avian flu in humans underscores its recommended precautions for people who may be exposed to infected animals.
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Colorado has the most cases of bird flu among dairy cows in the U.S.
While Colorado is seeing more cases than any other state it is also actively testing for the avian flu.
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As the COVID pandemic raged, Colorado poured millions into treating mental health. Now, officials are detailing how things are going
A new data hub from the state’s Behavioral Health Administration says nearly 50,000 Coloradans got state-funded substance use treatment in 2023.
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The Fourth of July is this week. Here’s how to stay safe
Last year, about 9,700 people needed treatment in the U.S. due to fireworks in June and July, according to federal officials.
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