Research shows hesitancy to get the COVID-19 vaccine is declining
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — New research shows more people in the United States are open to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. New research shows…
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Youth sports and other extracurriculars are spreading Covid-19, health officials say
Children may be spreading Covid-19 through extracurricular activities like sports, health officials say. After-school activities are creating…
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What are you doing with your stimulus checks? According to a new survey, American households are using most of the money to pay down debt or add to…
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Five states account for 43% of the country’s new Covid-19 cases in the past week
Just five states have accounted for about 43% of new coronavirus cases over the last week, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. New York,…
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El Paso County hopes for lifted COVID-19 restrictions despite slight case increase
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Despite a recent trend of rising COVID-19 cases in El Paso County, commissioners are eager to reopen to full…
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New COVID relief for breweries, bars, and restaurants
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday, April 7 is National Beer Day. In honor of the celebratory day, Senator John Hickenlooper visited…
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Two COVID-19 variants most prevalent in El Paso County
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — According to state data, El Paso County leads the way on where most positive COVID-19 variant cases are found in the…
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Pueblo County moves back to Yellow on the COVID dial
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, Pueblo County has reverted back to Level Yellow on the Colorado COVID-19 Dial, meaning stricter COVID…
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Colorado reports 2 cases of a virus variant found in Brazil
DENVER – Colorado has reported its first two cases of a coronavirus variant first found in Brazil that has proven adept at infecting people who…
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UK variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, says CDC chief
The coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom is now the most common strain of coronavirus in the United States, US Centers for…
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Ford launches PSA to combat vaccine misinformation
Ford has delivered 120 million masks to at-risk communities, the auto company announced Wednesday. Over the last eight months the company has donated…
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A New York woman is looking forward to the future with her family after receiving the first trachea transplant
After years of struggling to breathe and fearing she might suffocate in her sleep, Sonia Sein says she feels well enough to dance around with her…
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Half of US adults could have a Covid-19 vaccine dose by the weekend, but experts say it’s too soon to declare victory
The US is on track to vaccinate half of all adults by the weekend with at least one Covid-19 shot, according to a White House adviser, but that does…
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Diocese of Colorado Springs lifts excusal for missing Sunday Mass
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — An exemption allowing local Catholics to miss mass during the COVID-19 pandemic will expire on May 23, Pentecost…
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COVID-19 cases rising in El Paso County
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — COVID-19 cases are on the rise in El Paso County as elected leaders push to reopen businesses and schools. El Paso…
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Some Colorado counties no longer require masks in outdoor public spaces
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Some counties in Colorado are relaxing their mask mandates. Jefferson County Public Health announced Monday masks…
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Rapper will.i.am is selling a smart mask for $299
Rapper will.i.am wants to make face masks a high-end, high-tech statement. The Black Eyed Peas member announced this week he is teaming up with…
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A dangerous Covid-19 variant has spread to all 50 US states. Experts worry it could send cases surging
The highly contagious Covid-19 variant first identified in the UK has now been reported in every state in the US, and experts are concerned spreading…
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Another US Covid-19 surge may look different, experts say, particularly for younger people. Here’s how
Experts say Covid-19 vaccinations in the United States are going extremely well — but more people need to be protected and the country may be…
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