RBC I There were 15 new cases of COVID-19 and one new hospital admission reported between July 12-19, bringing the total reported cases in the county to 700. It is likely there have been other cases that were not reported in individuals who were not tested or were asymptomatic. According[Read More…]
Tag: COVID-19
Loose Ends: No “normal”
MEEKER | Range Call is done for the year. Its success should be seen as a positive indication that Meeker is on the way to a somewhat regular routine. The Delta variant of COVID-19 had already surfaced here before the event was held and more outbreaks are predicted for the[Read More…]
21 new cases of COVID-19
RBC | For the week of July 5-11, there have been 21 new reported cases of COVID-19 with no new hospital admissions. According to Public Health, there is community spread of the Delta variant. Updated data analysis of the variant shows 8-10% of cases require emergency medical treatment. Just over[Read More…]
SHOTS ON-THE-GO …
During the week of June 28 through July 4, there were 16 new reported cases of COVID-19 and three new hospitalizations. As of Monday, July 5 one individual remained hospitalized. Rio Blanco County now has 12 confirmed cases of the Delta variant. The Delta variant is widely considered to be[Read More…]
COVID-19 weekly update: June 21–27, 2021
New reported cases, June 21-27: 6 New hospitalizations: 1 Total Cases to Date: 648 Meeker Active: 9 Rangely Active: 6 Current Hospitalized RBC: 4 Total Hospitalized: 49 Deaths: 4 RBC | Rio Blanco County now has seven confirmed cases of the Delta variant B.1.617.2, with the expectation that this is[Read More…]
RBC second highest COVID infection rate behind Moffat
RBC | Rio Blanco County now has the second highest rate of COVID cases per population in the state of Colorado, just behind Moffat County. Eighteen new cases were reported between June 14-20, with three new hospitalizations during that time. Currently, 20% of all reported cases are requiring hospitalization. As[Read More…]
Six new COVID cases in RBC in past week, one suspected to be India (Delta) variant
RBC | This past week (May 24-30) RBC had six additional cases in both Meeker and Rangely with an increase in hospitalization rate. Although not confirmed as of June 1, 2021, there is a suspected case of the variant India (Delta) strain in Rio Blanco County. VACCINE IS NOW AVAILABLE[Read More…]
We Can Do It!
Rio Blanco County Public Health vaccinated 12 youth from the ages of 12-18 last Friday, with no adverse reactions on-site. Cookies and chocolate coffee beans from Wendll’s were provided for this first group of kids. Thanks to the parents and students who made the choice to get vaccinated to not[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: COVID terms
MEEKER | I don’t know whether to laugh or cry but the last year has brought us an emphasis on strange terms that have defined our lives. Herd Immunity–The term makes me feel like our human problems are linked to cattle. When the cows come home, will we all be[Read More…]
RBC COVID Update
RBC I Community clinics in Rio Blanco County are available to the general public over the age of 18. Please visit uchealth.org for local Pfizer vaccination availability for 16 and 17 year olds. Rio Blanco County Public Health will be offering a Pfizer vaccine clinic for 16 and 17 year-old[Read More…]
Letters: Note to Morlan, COVID not over, Voter integrity
A note to Dave Morlan Dear Editor:David, I have known you almost all of your life and you are one of my favorite people. Having said that, I have been waiting the last few weeks, since this recall started against Gary Moyer, for you to come forward and sign the[Read More…]
WELCOME HOME …
Nichols Store owner Bill Hume was welcomed back to Rangely last week after a lengthy out of town hospital stay. His family and employees thank everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers for Bill’s full recovery. | ROXIE FROMANG PHOTO
