Oh, Nuts: Colorado Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague
A Colorado squirrel has tested positive for plague, but officials say there is no need for alarm.
According to Denver7, the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) confirmed the case last week in El Paso County. Thankfully, modern medicine has made the disease a low risk to humans, as long as proper precautions are taken.
In order to avoid plague like, well.the plague, the CDPHE recommends staying away from wildlife, checking pets for fleas, and keeping an eye out for abnormal death rates among community rodents and rabbits.
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The Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce has been supporting local women personally and professionally through Women of Windsor, a monthly event that highlights female business leaders in the community.
This month s speaker is Dr. Sandy Valdes Haas, owner of Benchmark Medical Group. For 15 years, the Windsor wellness center has been helping its patients take control of their health and wellness through cryotherapy, rehabilitation services and more including their $99 a month weight-loss program.
Join Dr. Sandy tonight (May 20) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Toast Coffee & Wine in Windsor as she details the program, which uses a comprehensive blood panel and nutrition guidance to help participants maximize their health.
Barry Morphew Faces New Charges, Including Tampering With Corpse
The Chaffee County District Court has filed two new charges against Barry Morphew: tampering with a deceased human body and possession of a dangerous weapon.
Barry is also facing charges of first-degree murder, tampering with evidence and attempting to influence a public servant in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. Suzanne went missing on May 10, 2020 after reportedly going for a bike ride and never coming home.
A Tuesday (May 18) complaint details the charges, which accuse Barry of killing Suzanne and tampering with her body between May 9 and May 10 of last year.
Fully Vaccinated Can Now Go Without Masks In Greeley
Greeley is the latest city to announce that it ll be following the guidance of both the CDC and the State of Colorado on mask use.
According to an official news release from the City of Greeley, those who are fully vaccinated can now go without masks indoors. Effective immediately, City of Greeley facilities will follow the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of Colorado on mask use, allowing fully vaccinated individuals to go without masks in public indoor spaces unless the setting requires otherwise.