Kaiser Permanente working to help vaccinate 70% of seniors and one-third of educators
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The State has two weeks left to meet its goal of vaccinating 70% of people 70 and older. Still, many seniors say they’re…
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8.9% of El Paso County residents have received the first COVID-19 vaccine dose
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — More than 23,000 people received COVID-19 vaccines in El Paso County last week, according to health data. This…
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Saturday marks Colorado Springs’ first mass vaccination drive-thru
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Saturday marked a big day for vaccinations in southern Colorado with Colorado Springs’ first mass vaccination…
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Centura Health postpones second day of mass vaccine event due to weather conditions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Centura Health is postponing its second day of vaccinations at the Broadmoor World Arena due to extreme weather…
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Nursing home resident sees family after nearly one year because of pandemic
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KRDO) — One nursing home resident was able to finally see her family after more than a year apart. After Marilyn Jenson…
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Small triumphs, some glitches as nationwide Covid-19 vaccine pharmacy program takes off
Adam Bayer and his wife Traci own Hillcrest Pharmacy, located in the 11,000-person town of Vernon, Texas. It’s one of the pharmacies receiving…
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Tax season 2021: What you need to know
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The IRS officially began accepting and processing tax returns for the 2021 season on Friday, but circumstances…
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Local children’s hospital reports steady increase in child abuse-related trauma​​​​​
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Despite suspicions that child abuse could be worsening amid the pandemic, it’s been difficult to get concrete…
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1,000 District 20 educators to receive first dose of covid vaccine by end of Friday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Several Academy District 20 teachers are breathing a sigh of relief after receiving their first dose of the…
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Mass vaccination events still on, COVID-19 testing sites close for extreme cold
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Centura confirms its mass COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru event at The Broadmoor World Arena will happen as…
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Centura drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic happening despite weather
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Despite the harsh weather, the mass COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru clinic hosted by Centura Health this weekend is…
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Gov. Polis gives update on COVID-19 in Colorado, Feb. 12
COLORADO (KRDO) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is giving an update Friday on the state’s response to COVID-19 and the ongoing vaccine…
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People with dementia twice as likely to contract COVID-19, according to study
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new study shows just how heavily COVID-19 is impacting people living with types of dementia in Colorado and…
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State and El Paso Co. agree on vaccine discrepancy, 25,000 doses coming this week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers said after a COVID-19 vaccine shortfall in El Paso County, state officials,…
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Biden’s 100-day plan to reopen schools meets with a messy reality
President Joe Biden’s pledge to reopen most American schools within his first 100 days in office is in danger of going off the rails as…
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Centura Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation for Cancer Patients and Survivors
The Centura Cancer Network is hosting a virtual presentation for cancer patients and survivors on the COVID-19 vaccine. As our community continues to…
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Some social security recipients were overpaid during pandemic shutdown; here’s what to do
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Social Security Administration acknowledges some recipients were overpaid by no fault of their own when offices were…
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Money Matters: gas prices on the rise and CARES act provides families financial help
(KRDO) — Gas prices continue to rise according to AAA. Right now, the average cost per gallon is $2.46, which’s up 4 cents from last week and 16…
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Ammunition shortage impacting Southern Colorado law enforcement agencies
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — As the country continues to see a shortage of ammunition for firearms, Colorado law enforcement agencies are…
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Pets tested for COVID-19 in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — In South Korea, health officials have begun offering free COVID-19 tests for cats and dogs. According to Good Morning America,…
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