Colorado Stories
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This weekend, 10,000 people aged 70 or older are expected to receive a COVID-19 vaccine during a mass, drive-through vaccination event in the parking lots outside Denver’s Coors Field. But the rush to get a coronavirus vaccine has not been matched by some health workers who care for elderly and frail residents at long-term care facilities.
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First responders generally struggle with a higher rate of mental health issues than the general public. This winter, firefighters in northern Colorado are facing dual challenges: the aftermath of a long, difficult wildfire season and an ongoing pandemic.
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Distribution of the coronavirus vaccine has been slower than many had hoped, leaving at risk people who have to leave home for work every day. This is particularly true for Colorado’s grocery workers, who've gotten sick with hundreds of recorded cases of COVID-19 in 2020 and continue catching the virus. Some are turning to their union for help as they worry about their health and financial security.
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Around this time of year, Loveland really earns its nickname as the "Sweetheart City" thanks to its valentine re-mailing program. Officials seriously considered canceling the program this year, but what really cemented the decision to move forward was the volunteers who still wanted to do it — even if this year looked a little different.
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We put together an updated guide to help you find providers in Northern Colorado.
National Stories
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The antiviral drug is prescribed to those at risk of severe disease. It's been credited with reducing hospitalizations. But then there's the "Paxlovid rebound."
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If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees, as expected, it would open a third COVID-19 shot to healthy elementary-age kids.
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The lockdown of China's largest city has dealt a blow to the economy and frustrated residents.
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North Korea says it's experiencing its first COVID outbreak. Experts are skeptical, but they are also wondering if this means the country will accept outside help or if it can handle it alone.
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As Americans commemorate a million deaths due to COVID-19, the partisan divide of who has gotten sick and died continues to grow, mostly due to disinformation about the vaccines.
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COVID-19 cases are increasing in most of the country, but it’s hard to say how much. That's due to at-home tests and vaccines, which mean fewer people need to go to a doctor for a diagnoses or aid. These are good signs, but they also make it hard to track the virus, which can be stressful for people who are immunocompromised or can’t get the vaccine.