COVID-19
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With authorization of the first FDA approved Covid-19 vaccine, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is rolling out its efforts to distribute free, safe and effective vaccines across the state. State health officer and epidemiologist Dr. Alexia Harrist, called the vaccine’s authorization “exciting” and noted other vaccines are also under consideration for authorization. “Knowing we…
There’s a light at the end of the COVID tunnel – but we’re not through yet. Dr. Aaron Billin, Park County Public Health Officer announced Sunday night that the first doses of the much-anticipated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been shipped and are making their way to Park County medical centers. He also posted a video…
US Senator John Barrasso was marveled by the progress made in getting the COVID-19 vaccine administered saying that rather than what Democrats spewed about it being a “pipe dream,” Barrasso wants it to be known that rather its the American Dream come true. Barrasso compared the vaccine to scientific success stories such as penicillin or…
A University of Wyoming survey stated that the bulk of Wyomingites will be willing to be vaccinated for the coronavirus once administered. With a vaccine reportedly on its way to the public soon, 31 percent of survey participants said they would take the vaccine while 27 percent said they would more than likely take the…
Once a COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Wyoming, how will it impact Park County – and yourself? Cody Regional Health, Powell Valley Healthcare, and other Bighorn Basin healthcare providers are preparing for the imminent arrival of a vaccine for the virus that currently has Park County and the entire state under a mask mandate. Park County…
In response to hospital visits and COVID cases continuing to rise in the state, Gov. Mark Gordon made an announcement Monday that restrictions will grow tighter in attempt to slow the spread. The overall strategy in the new wave of regulations will be lowering the number of people in groups, closing businesses down earlier as…
The Park County Republican Party emblazoned its opposition to the recently extended mask mandate in Park County with a unanimous vote. In a Dec. 3 meeting — two days before the current mask mandate extension was announced — the party held a regularly scheduled meeting with its members. At the meeting, the Nov. 23 “Resolution…
Park County Health Officer Dr. Aaron Billin — with the support of the Park County Commissioners — applied for the extension of the county health order which has been approved by the Wyoming Department of Health. Dr. Billin explained his rationale in a Dec. 4 Facebook post announcing the extension. He acknowledges that the order…
First Wyoming’s Governor, now its First Lady. A statement released by the office of Governor Mark Gordon announced that First Lady Jennie Gordon has tested positive for COVID-19. The governor tested positive for the virus on Friday, Nov. 25. The First Lady and Governor Gordon have been in quarantine together since Nov. 20. At this…
38 more Wyoming residents have died due to COVID-19, including two Park County residents. All the deceased were Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 and were added to the state’s posted total between Nov. 21 and 25. The Wyoming Department of Health released more details Tuesday evening. Both deaths in Park County were older…