New law permanently expands telehealth coverage in Colorado
DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis have established a law to permanently expand telehealth coverage across the state. The law…
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Nationwide coin shortage felt in Colorado; pandemic cited as factor
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — First, it was toilet paper and hand sanitizer; now, coins have joined the list of items in short supply because of…
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Colorado’s unemployment call center struggles to meet demand from COVID-related layoffs
COLORADO — Over 600,000 Coloradans have filed for unemployment since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 100,000 people still have not…
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Deaf people face more challenges with masks during COVID-19 pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Many Coloradans continue to wear a mask out in public, per health department guidance, but the COVID-19 safety…
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Extra parks staff begins working soon for COVID-19 recovery in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new staff hired to help with COVID-19 recovery at parks, trails and open spaces in Colorado Springs won’t be…
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COVID-19 cases in Pueblo County see uptick despite testing facility closure
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo health officials say they are currently seeing a slight rise in COVID-19 cases the past few weeks, while the testing…
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State data shows spike in El Paso County COVID-19 cases going into the holiday weekend
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — According to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE), El Paso County has seen a spike in COVID-19…
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Fireworks at home could bring spike in injuries
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With most fireworks shows being cancelled this year due to COVID-19, health officials are bracing for a possible…
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Black Sheep among bars set to close again following governor’s order
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Bars and nightclubs are once again being ordered to close to in-person service due to an increase in COVID-19 cases…
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COVID-19 pandemic forces closure of popular pumpkin patch in Cañon City
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Summer isn’t two weeks old yet and a local business has already announced it won’t open this fall because of the…
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Maskne: acne from your mask; local dermatologist explains how to treat it
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Many people are still sporting a mask around — per health department guidance — but for some people, the new…
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Gov. Polis orders bars, nightclubs to close in Colorado amid COVID-19 pandemic
DENVER (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is giving an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 on Tuesday and announced that bars and nightclubs…
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Colorado Springs hotels begin to reopen after months of being closed for COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After months of being closed, hotels and area resorts are beginning to open back up with efforts of minimizing the…
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As COVID-19 cases rise in neighboring states, will it dismantle Colorado’s progress?
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — States like Arizona, Texas, and Utah have seen an influx of new diagnoses of COVID-19, and while Colorado’s case…
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White House Task Force provides update on COVID-19 status in US
WASHINGTON (KRDO) — The White House Task Force is providing regular updates on the status of COVID-19 in the United States. You can watch the daily…
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Pikes Peak copes with impacts, changes due to COVID-19 pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — After several consecutive years of record attendance on Pikes Peak, officials expect a decrease in 2020 because of…
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Flu vaccine was disappointing vs. some strains last season
NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. health officials say the flu vaccine did a disappointing job last winter, and officials worry it might be a bad sign for the…
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Gov. Polis gives update on COVID-19 in Colorado, June 24
COLORADO (KRDO) — Gov. Jared Polis is speaking Wednesday to give an update on COVID-19 and answer questions about the state’s response.Watch below:…
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Street dining has successful trial run Saturday night in downtown Colorado Springs
Several business owners and managers said Saturday was their busiest night since before the COVID-19 pandemic, after they were allowed to set up…
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At-risk parent removes child from traditional school amid COVID-19 fears
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Amid mounting concerns about the return to in-person classes in the fall, some parents are being proactive in their…
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