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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2nd death from coronavirus reported in El Paso County
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A second person has died from the coronavirus COVID-19 in El Paso County, and health officials tell KRDO the victim…
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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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Colorado nail salons, spas, tattoo parlors close due to public health order
DENVER (KRDO) — Restaurants, bars, gyms, and movie theatres were the first to be affected by the Colorado public health order that was issued…
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Elderly Crowley County resident with COVID-19 dies
LA JUNTA, Colo. (KRDO) — Crowley County officials said Thursday an elderly person who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. According to the Otero…
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Denver Mayor announces support fund for businesses and artists, free parking amid COVID-19 outbreak
DENVER (KRDO) — Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is speaking Thursday amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. A multi-million dollar fund was announced…
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King Soopers in Colorado dedicates hours for senior citizens
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — King Soopers is now reserving hours for senior citizens to shop during the coronavirus pandemic. The first shopping…
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Pueblo County officials give update as testing center opens; 2nd case confirmed
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Health officials in Pueblo County are continuing to update the community on the status of COVID-19, and a testing area has…
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Fort Carson prepares to open COVID-19 screening, testing center Thursday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On Thursday morning, two weeks after the first two positive tests for the coronavirus were confirmed in Colorado, Fort…
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Children’s Hospital Colorado temporarily closes 2 therapy locations to consolidate resources due to COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — In an effort to consolidate resources amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Children’s Hospital will be closing two southern…
Continue Reading State health dept. bans gatherings of 10 or more people in Colorado
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — In an update Wednesday, the Colorado Department of Public Health issued a public health order banning all gathering of 10 or…
Continue Reading San Miguel County orders shelter-in-place to limit spread of COVID-19, entire county to be tested
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The San Miguel County Department of Public Health announced new measures to combat the spread of COVID-19…
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Colorado Springs breweries move to ‘to-go’ operations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — No, this doesn’t mean you can suddenly walk around downtown with an open beer. But it does mean there’s still a way…
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Local gym hopes to weather the storm after closing doors due to COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As businesses continue to close throughout Colorado, local business owners, including gym owners, are left with…
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UCHealth adds screening, treatment tents outside facilities to slow spread of COVID-19
Large, white tents outside three UCHealth locations are the latest sign in preemptive measures to combat the pandemic in Southern Colorado. It’s all…
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WATCH: Coronavirus update in El Paso County, March 18
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Health department officials and representatives with the Office of Emergency Management gave an update Wednesday on…
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Website to connect Colorado Springs businesses with customers amid coronavirus changes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With the recent whirlwind of coronavirus adjustments — notably the governor’s executive order to close all…
Continue Reading COVID-19 testing site coming to Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — In a press conference Wednesday, Pueblo health officials said a testing site for COVID-19 would be opening Thursday. The…
Continue Reading Pueblo County officials give update on coronavirus status, March 18
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Health officials in Pueblo County gave an update Wednesday on the status of COVID-19 as it spreads through Colorado. Health…
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Safeway stores in Colorado to reserve hours for at-risk shoppers
DENVER (KRDO) — Safeway stores in Colorado will be setting aside four hours a week for vulnerable shoppers to get items without large crowds. The…
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