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Cars Vandalized, Houses Picketed & Dogs Poisoned: Public Health Workers Say They Need Protections. State Lawmakers Agree
Public health workers are being threatened and harassed by people angry about COVID-19 restrictions.

March 2, 2021
DENVER (CBS4) – Public health workers told Colorado state lawmakers they’re being threatened and harassed by people angry about COVID-19 restrictions, and they need protection. One worker says her dogs were poisoned while others say their cars have been vandalized.
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San Juan Basin Public Health Director Lianne Jollon says protestors even showed up at her home.
“The first time the crowd showed up, they had signs, flags, bullhorns. It was insanely jarring. I’m now shaken to the core every time there’s a slow driver by my front door.”
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