COVID-19
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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…
COVID-19 cases in Park County are dropping but the virus is still wreaking havoc on Wyoming, even reaching the steps of the Governor’s Office. Dr. Aaron Billin, Park County Public Health Officer, had some good news for Cody residents. In a Nov. 27 Facebook update, he posted that Park County has dropped from 21st out…
The governor is only showing mild symptoms and will be working remotely for the time being. CBS News reports that Governor Gordon’s office released a statement confirming the diagnosis Wednesday evening. The governor himself learned he tested positive Wednesday morning. Now, the governor can add himself to the rapidly growing number of Wyoming residents who…
The Park County Republican Party wants the county’s mask mandate gone – and have brought their disapproval to the Park County Commissioners. The “Resolution to Rescind the Park County Health Order Requiring Face Coverings” was submitted to the Commissioners and the Public Health Office Monday afternoon, signed by the entire executive committee of the Park…
The college is already preparing for a spring of uncertainty by embracing multiple venues for students and teachers to go to class. Both in-person and online courses will be available during the spring 2021 semester. The goal is to retain the flexibility to change how the campus operates during the ongoing pandemic. If there is…
Washakie County Commissioners held a special meeting at 10am on Monday, November 23rd to discuss personnel and concluded with the unanimous vote to remove Dr. Edward Zimmerman as the County Health Officer. When asked about this decision Commissioner Frandson said, “Without going into details, Dr. Zimmerman has been removed as Washakie County’s Health Officer. Dr.…
Both the Agriculture and Endurance funds proved to be popular amongst Wyoming businesses looking for additional financial relief from the pandemic. Both funds closed their application period at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The Wyoming Business Council has hinted these will be the final funds created for the COVID-19 Business Relief Program. All the…
The latest amendments to the state’s public health orders reflect the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, getting more restrictive for the first time in several months. Governor Mark Gordon released the new amendments to the state’s ongoing public health orders yesterday. It’s the 17th continuation of the orders since their implementation in March 2020.…
The Cody Regional Health drive-thru testing at the rodeo grounds will be closed on Thursday in light of Thanksgiving. Testing is open at the fairgrounds on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays each week from 8:00-11:00 AM or until tests are gone. Time of results vary as sometimes it may take just over 24 hours but can…
Per the Park County Health Officer, the mask mandate in Park County will now be put into action and the guidelines are as follows. While inside or in line to enter any retail or commercial business While obtaining services at or visiting healthcare operations While waiting for or riding on any public transit or paratransit…