Short-term lodging in Ouray County is closed to everyone except those who are working within Ouray County or for an employer based here and primary residents, according to an order issued by the health department this afternoon.

The order, which prohibits all others from staying in short-term rentals for less than 30 days, goes into effect at 4 p.m. today. However, this does not mean visitors who are currently staying at local establishments must leave immediately. According to the order signed ...