The COVID-19 outbreak at the Ouray Silver Mines has increased to five cases.

A man in his 60s, who was tested on Nov. 2, has tested positive for the virus, according to county officials.

All the employees at the mine are being tested in connection with the outbreak, which started with four cases detected earlier this week. At this time the mine has ceased operations to allow for everything to be disinfected, including the offices, warehouse and underground operations. Click here to read a more in-...