COVID-19
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Good news, Cody. And no, it’s not just a flight of fancy. COVID-19 may have grounded flights around the globe, but it hasn’t grounded the ambitions of Skywest Airlines, the regional airline that operates in partnership with Delta and United Airlines with a fleet of 504 aircraft. They have been operating as the regional provider…
More closures in national forests across the West. Acting Regional Forester Jennifer Everlien signed an order closing all developed recreation sites within the Rocky Mountain Region of the National Forest Service. That region encompasses 24 national forests and grasslands across Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Developed recreation sites are temporarily closed while dispersed camping,…
Wyoming needs your blood. While everyone in the state is encouraged – if not implored – to stay home as much as possible, there’s one need that cannot wait – live-saving blood donations. Vitalant continues to organize a series of community blood drives during the COVID-19 crisis. With hospitals already at capacity or anticipating they…
The time has come to channel your inner superhero – and wear a mask. Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alexia Harrist – the state health officer and state epidemiologist with the Wyoming Department of Health – now recommends wearing cloth face masks in public settings – mainly grocery stores…
Blue Cross Blue Shield is doing its part to ease the fears of its members – both medical and financial. The health insurance provider wants everyone one of its members to receive the medical attention they need, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic growing in the state. To accomplish this, they have announced a waiver to…
Its okay to be stressed or unsettled during these unprecedented times. But how are your kids handling it? The Wyoming Department of Family Services sends out a reminder that parents and their kids will need additional support right now, as everyone will be feeling the effects of enhanced stress during the coronavirus crisis. Ed Heimer,…
There are now ways to “self-screen” for COVID-19 at home – and Park County’s healthcare providers want you to use them. The CDC has worked with Apple to create a self-screening tool for home evaluation several factors that may or may not indicate a coronavirus infection. The survey is a basic rundown of your history…
Bored at home? Why not play a little scam bingo? In response to the current influx of coronavirus-related scams cropping up and preying on people’s fears and insecurities, the Federal Trade Commission has found a creative way to keep people informed and aware of the telltale signs of scams with their new Scam Bingo. The…
More business support is now available from the state. Governor Gordon has announced $300 thousand dollars in layoff aversion grants, jointly offered by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and the Wyoming Workforce Development Council. The grants are eligible to all Wyoming businesses in good standing with Unemployment Insurance and Worker’s Compensation. Businesses can apply…
Shoshone National Forest has an important request before your next excursion into the woods. Last week, all campgrounds and cabins in Shoshone National Forest were closed until at least April 30th – yet another public health measure taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is following a general discouragement from the top – the…