WDH: COVID-19 vaccines recommended for infants six months and older
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health said Monday COVID-19 vaccinations are now recommended for children six months and older. Vaccines for both children and adults are available at no cost.
“The Centers for...
Wyoming COVID cases on the rise amid latest wave
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The latest COVID-19 wave washing over the U.S. is fueling a rise in cases across Wyoming, yet the death rate remains low, according to the latest data available.
The average daily number...
Grand Teton requiring masks indoors due to high COVID-19 levels in Teton County
CASPER, Wyo. — People are required to wear masks indoors in Grand Teton National Park due to a high level of COVID-19 transmission levels in Teton County, park officials said in a press release...
Gordon orders Wyoming flags to half-staff through Monday for 1 million COVID victims
CASPER, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered flags in Wyoming to be flown at half-staff starting immediately through sunset on Monday to honor the deaths of 1 million Americans from the COVID-19 pandemic.
According...
COVID-19 Update for Friday, Feb. 18
There have been 245 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Campbell County since last week, including 22 new Omicron variant cases, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced Friday.
The latest data, updated on Feb...
COVID-19 Update for Friday, Feb. 11
There have been 356 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Campbell County since last week, including seven new Omicron variant cases, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced Friday.
The latest data, updated on Feb...
Casper Health Officer: Wyoming is ‘exploding’ with Omicron cases
By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily
(this piece originally appeared on Cowboy State Daily)
Wyoming is “exploding” with the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to Natrona County’s health officer, who urged people to get their booster...
COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, Feb. 1
There have been 566 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Campbell County since Jan. 26, including 19 cases involving the Omicron variant, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced Tuesday.
The latest data, updated on...
Wyoming nursing home COVID-19 cases low as staff shortages soar
Wyoming nursing homes successfully ended the year with one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in the country. In fact, the state has the fifth-lowest amount of cases nationally. However, Wyoming’s ongoing problems retaining...
Drive-thru one-hour COVID-19 rapid testing location now open
Waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test can be frustrating for individuals and businesses alike. That delay can now be eliminated as Gillette’s one-hour first drive-thru rapid testing location is now open.
Located at...