Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s during the COVID-19 pandemic
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A family in Colorado Springs is experiencing the separation from a loved one living in a care center. Because of…
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Colorado nurses being furloughed or laid off with fewer patients coming into emergency room
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — El Paso County is seeing a record low in the number of people going to the emergency room out of fear of…
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Medical professionals explain future of COVID-19 in Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Many Coloradans are headed back to work once Governor Jared Polis’ stay-at-home order ends Sunday. Colorado public…
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Colorado doctors help COVID-19 patients in NYC
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Doctors here in Colorado are helping to treat COVID-19 patients in New York City. Doctors from Denver-based National Jewish…
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Colorado Springs shoppers concerned some essential workers are not wearing masks
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – We decided to see how many supermarket workers are wearing face masks. This comes after Governor Polis and the CDC…
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Foster parents dwindle in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Adoption agencies across Colorado are worried COVID-19 is having detrimental effects on the foster care system.…
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – We were curious how many people are actually wearing a cloth face mask, after Governor Jared Polis and the CDC…
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Old Colorado City businesses react to extended stay-at-home order
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — People are asking for clarification after Governor Jared Polis extended his stay-at-home order for an additional…
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Coloradans light candles for loved ones lost during COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Funerals are canceled for the time being and it’s impossible to cry on a loved one’s shoulder from six feet…
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Wider use of face masks for COVID-19 protection recommended by governor, CDC
In its second month spreading across Colorado and the rest of the nation, the coronavirus pandemic reached a new milestone Friday with two separate…
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State health dept. survey reveals what Coloradans think of COVID-19
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Nearly 45,000 Coloradans completed a survey between March 22 and March 24 that asked about their attitudes and perceptions…
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Colorado Springs, El Paso County leaders admit surprise at governor’s Stay-at-Home order
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Local elected leaders revealed during a briefing Thursday that they were not consulted by Gov. Jared Polis before…
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Manitou Springs dog delivers groceries to neighbor in need amidst stay-at-home order
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A precious pup is doing his part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by delivering groceries to a neighbor in need. Renee…
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Southern Colorado food bank needs younger volunteers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Southern Colorado food bank, also known as Care and Share, is still operating while abiding by Gov. Jared Polis’…
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Social distancing and the effects it is having on us psychologically
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Before the coronavirus, we used to warmly greet one another with a handshake, with a fist bump, a warm embrace. Now…
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2nd El Paso County sheriff’s deputy tests positive for COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A deputy with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has tested positive for COVID-19, said EPCSO in a release Sunday.…
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Child at Colorado Springs daycare tests positive for COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The KinderCare on Mesa Road in Colorado Springs is staying open despite one child testing positive for COVID-19,…
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Colorado company announces exclusive rights to new COVID-19 test
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KRDO) – A small pharmaceutical company just south of Denver is making news after announcing it secured exclusive rights to…
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Hospitals suffer from lack of COVID-19 supplies, wait for assistance
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Nurses and other healthcare professionals across the United States are currently on the front lines of trying to…
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Health officials ask for more blood donations after shortages due to COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Although many people are following guidelines to avoid large gatherings, health experts say there’s a shortage in…
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