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COVID-19 case count rises to 20; 14 active

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated from the Aug. 6 print and online edition to reflect 8 new cases added after press time. Of the 20, 15 are laboratory-confirmed positive, five are probable (symptomatic with known exposure); 14 are active, and six are recovered. RBC | The county’s Board[Read More…]

August 6, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

School protocol documents for COVID-19

August 5, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

9th confirmed positive COVID-19 case in RBC

Following two new cases reported last Friday — one confirmed and one probable case (pending test results) — RBC Public Health announced a ninth laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case late Monday. The person, who lives in Meeker, has been isolated and instructed on self-care at home. Symptoms reported include fever, fatigue, muscle[Read More…]

August 3, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

RBC reports 7th confirmed COVID-19 case and ‘probable’ 8th case, pending test results

RBC | The Rio Blanco County Public Health Department announced late Friday the seventh laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 and one probable case pending test results. According to Public Health, both individuals have been appropriately isolated and instructed on self-care home recovery. Both individuals are symptomatic with fever, fatigue, muscle aches,[Read More…]

July 31, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Meeker Classic cancels 2020 trials due to COVID-19

MEEKER | “It’s with heavy hearts and after months of great thought we have come to the conclusion that canceling this year’s event due to the COVID-19 public health pandemic is the safest, most responsible thing to do for the safety of everyone involved,” said Board President, Bruce Clatterbaugh Tuesday,[Read More…]

July 25, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC reports 6th confirmed COVID-19 case

Rio Blanco County Public Health has confirmed the county’s sixth positive case of COVID-19 Monday, July 13. Out of the six positives, four are considered recovered. County health urges citizens to continue to be vigilant in social distancing, hand washing and face coverings.

July 13, 2020 by Herald Times Staff 1 comment

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5th positive COVID-19 case in RBC

Rio Blanco County Public Health has announced a fifth laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 case. Cases and contacts of cases are present in both Meeker and Rangely at this time. RBC Public Health has contacted all individuals who are considered close contacts of this case. All citizens are advised to continue being[Read More…]

July 9, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

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Pioneers Medical Center staying vigilant in fight against COVID-19 after relief employee tests positive

Pioneers Medical Center appreciates our community. You have been supportive and understanding about the necessary changes Pioneers has put in place to manage COVID-19. We give you our most sincere thank you for wearing your masks and practicing social distancing. We appreciate the sacrifices businesses have had to make. Without[Read More…]

July 3, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC confirms 4th positive COVID-19 case

A fourth laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19 has been announced in Rio Blanco County. According to Public Health, the individual has been appropriately isolated and instructed on COVID-19 self-care home recovery procedures. Contact tracing is underway to notify close contacts of the case that they need to quarantine and monitor[Read More…]

June 29, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

3rd positive COVID-19 case in RBC

Rio Blanco County Public Health announced a third positive COVID-19 case in the county Thursday. Director Alice Harvey said this case is not related to last week’s positive case and is under investigation. “Rio Blanco County reports our third laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19. We affirm the individual has been[Read More…]

June 25, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

2nd confirmed COVID-19 case in Rio Blanco County

Rio Blanco County Public Health is reporting the second laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county today. “We affirm the individual has been appropriately isolated and instructed on COVID-19 self-care home recovery procedures. We are identifying and implementing additional precautionary measures to prevent further spread of the virus, including the[Read More…]

June 16, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Fighting fires during COVID-19

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] EDITOR’S NOTE: Dry conditions in Rio Blanco County contributed to the rapid growth of a wildfire last month in Lions Canyon. The potential for a significant wildfire season, coupled with risks to firefighters during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted the White River National Forest[Read More…]

May 20, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled