RBC | Rio Blanco County is one of three Colorado counties, along with Mesa and Gilpin, to receive the governor’s approval to move into “Protect Our Neighbor” status for COVID-19 response. RBC had to meet certain qualifications, or metrics, in order to achieve the new status, including: sufficient hospital bed capacity,[Read More…]
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COVID-19 update from RBC Public Health: Aug. 28, 2020
RBC | Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the county in the last week. Public Health Director Alice Harvey has posted a video with updated information below.
New confirmed COVID-19 case in Rangely
Rio Blanco County Public Health has announced a new laboratory-confirmed positive case in Rio Blanco County. The new case is in Rangely. This is the 21st case in the county. There are now 12 active cases, 9 recovered, and zero hospitalizations. The new case changes the school districts’ 14-day counts[Read More…]
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…]
Most high school sports will be delayed to late winter, including football and volleyball
RBC | The Colorado High School Sports and Activities Association (CHSAA) finally announced their schedules for the upcoming year, just six days before the season was to begin. “I am disappointed that CHSAA is not offering students and parents the personal choice to participate during their official season but grateful[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
Local ranchers feel COVID crunch
MEEKER | COVID-19 has affected everyone one way or another. Whether it’s school transitioning online, restaurants closing, or people getting laid off, no one has emerged from this pandemic unscathed. Cow, pig, and sheep ranchers have all been hit and are going to continue to take large losses through the[Read More…]
Statewide Colorado mask mandate goes into effect Friday, July 17
RBC | Governor Jared Polis is issuing an executive order, effective Friday, July 17, requiring all Coloradans ages 10 and up to wear a mask in indoor public spaces. Announcing a statewide mask requirement for public indoor spaces (like stores & businesses) unless someone has a medical condition or disability[Read More…]
Guest Column: CNCC charts new path during coronavirus pandemic
At first softly, then with growing strength, my mother and I began singing: “you just gotta ignite the light, and let it shine. Just own the night, like the Fourth of July, ’cause baby you’re a firework. Come on show ’em what you’re worth…” By the chorus — “Boom! Boom![Read More…]
Guest Column: We are all in this together
What is the fundamental learning from COVID in recent weeks with rising numbers in nearly every state? How are we reacting and how are we managing this world-wide pandemic? How are we applying what we have learned to move forward? It seems to me that we must learn that it[Read More…]
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.
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