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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Living near oil and gas sites in Colorado could make irregular heartbeat symptoms worse, CU study says
The study found AFib patients older than 80 living close to an oil and natural gas well site experienced an 83 percent increased risk of an exacerbation of their symptoms.
Colorado records year’s first West Nile case in state after bad year for the virus last year
Health officials are prepping for what could be another year with many cases of the mosquito-borne disease.
River Gassen extends lead in CD5 Democratic Primary overnight, pulling nearly 500 votes ahead of Joe Reagan
The winner faces Republican Jeff Crank in the general.
Calvarese has won the Democratic primary for 4th Congressional District, claims victory
Trisha Calvarese held a healthy lead Tuesday night in the Democratic Primary for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District.
Investigations reveal ‘culture of fear,’ year-long delay in heart surgeries at VA hospital in Aurora
Federal investigators made a number of recommendations on how to improve morale and patient care at the facility.
More cows are getting avian flu in Colorado, officials are trying to stop it from spreading to humans
Currently, there have been a total of 10 Colorado livestock herds, mostly dairy milking cows, affected during the last 30 days as of the middle of this week.
Hundreds of surgeries canceled or rescheduled at Aurora VA hospital after equipment problem. Patients continue to wait
Black residue was found on some equipment, halting surgeries, and leading to an investigation by hospital officials.
Colorado led the nation in West Nile virus deaths last year. Here’s how to protect yourself this summer
More than 50 people died in Colorado after contracting the virus last year.
As measles makes a comeback, Colorado vaccination rates are ‘an accident waiting to happen’
Measles is making a comeback globally and in the U.S.
