UCHealth begins testing all admitted patients for COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This is the first week every patient admitted to a UCHealth hospital will be tested for COVID-19.Throughout the…
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El Paso County commissioners pass new variance to reopen malls, theaters, attractions & more
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a new variance that would allow many more businesses…
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Gov. Jared Polis gives update on COVID-19 response, June 9
DENVER — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is giving an update on the state’s response to COVID-19.WATCH…
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Cancer-fighting drug that could help later-stage COVID-19 patients tested at Colorado Springs hospital
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — New findings of a cancer-fighting drug, called AstraZeneca’s Calquence, is potentially showing a benefit for…
Continue Reading Gov. Polis provides COVID-19 update
DENVER (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis is providing an update on the state’s response to COVID-19, highlighting recovery efforts. This comes days…
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El Paso County health officials discuss George Floyd protests and coronavirus outbreaks
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Hundreds have gathered in the streets of Colorado Springs since Saturday to protest police brutality and the death…
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Pueblo health officials warn of “rabbit fever”
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A rabbit in Pueblo County has tested positive for tularemia, a bacteria-based disease found in many mammals who live close…
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Parks and pools could open under Governor’s extended Safer at home order
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — New draft guidelines have been released by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) that allow…
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Parkview medical center offers mask cleaning services for Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Can a robot help fight COVID-19? Well in Pueblo it just might keep people healthier as they return to the workforce. Starting…
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Colorado Springs restaurants maneuver first weekend at 50% capacity
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis released the fourth amendment to the “safer at home” order, which allows in-person dining…
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Colorado Springs nurse returns after 4-week assignment in New Jersey treating COVID-19 patients
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Nurses from Colorado Springs have returned home after helping hospitals in New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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UCHealth offering antibody tests for anyone who wants to know if they have been exposed to COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — UCHealth is now offering antibody tests to anyone in Colorado. The antibody test helps determine if someone has…
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Southern Coloradans respond to national poll on COVID-19 vaccine
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Only 49% of Americans responding to a recent survey said they would take a vaccine for COVID-19 if and when it’s…
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Variance to open El Paso County gyms could come to a vote by second week of June
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With restaurants taken care of, places of worship and the zoo on track to reopen pending state approval, it looks…
Continue ReadingState: Multiple southern Colorado nursing homes lacked infection precautions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A KRDO NewsChannel 13 investigation reveals some southern Colorado nursing homes have failed to protect the vulnerable in…
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Colorado health officials look to emphasize “contact tracing” to track COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As Gov. Polis and the State of Colorado push for reopening of businesses, more public health officials are placing…
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State: Multiple southern Colorado nursing homes lacked infection precautions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A KRDO NewsChannel 13 investigation reveals some southern Colorado nursing homes have failed to protect the vulnerable in…
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Gov. Polis gives update on COVID-19 in Colorado, May 28
COLORADO (KRDO) — Gov. Jared Polis is giving an update Thursday on the state’s response to COVID-19 and will be answering questions.Watch below:…
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CC professor says recreational cannabis could solve Colorado Springs’ budget cuts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s a topic that’s been discussed several times in Colorado Springs but never seems to gain any traction:…
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Extra benefits on the way for Colorado families with students in National School Lunch Program
COLORADO (KRDO) — Relief is on the way for thousands of families in Colorado with children who aren’t getting meals at school while the COVID-19…
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