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Despite what’s happening in some parts of the U.S. with an uptick in COVID-19 cases, returning to a face mask mandate in Park County isn’t on the table right now. “We’re definitely not there yet. We’re probably not even close to it,” Park County health officer Dr. Aaron Billin said Thursday morning on KODI’s “Speak…

As the number of COVID-19 cases in Cody stays low, Cody Regional Health is altering some of its protocols enacted to keep residents safe during the pandemic. As 2021 progresses, COVID-19 seems like a thing of the past to many Cody residents. While a small surge is occurring nationally, the local COVID climate has stayed…

The latest COVID-19 related death in Park County is a reminder that the virus is still among us, especially with the increasing number of summer tourists. In his latest COVID-19 update, Park County Public Health Officer Dr. Aaron Billin confirmed another resident has died from complications related to the virus. It’s the 31st death reported…

With Wyoming and Park County “seemingly” free of COVID-19, there’s a new effort to ensure an ample supply of vaccinations doesn’t go to waste this summer. Park County Public Health Nurse Bill Crampton is once again working on getting the word out about vaccinations. As has been the case for several months, there is an…

Cody schools end an unorthodox year with an unwelcome guest back in the classroom, showing our schools and our community have yet to graduate from the pandemic. Just as Park County School District #6 should be coasting to the end of a challenging year, the year’s greatest challenge threw one more test at schools. As…

After weeks of consistent decline, COVID-19 cases are starting to increase in Park County once again – right as the first tourists of the summer arrive. Park County Public Health Officer Dr. Aaron Billin’s latest COVID-19 update included something that hasn’t been seen in months: a noticeable increase in cases. On Monday, May 3, there…

Both Powell and Cody have the official approval from the Wyoming Department of Health for students and staff to go maskless in the classroom. Park County Public Health Officer Dr. Aaron Billin announced the variance, requested by the Park County School District #1 Board of Trustees, was approved by the Wyoming Department of Health. Now,…

About one-third of Park County has fully received the COVID-19 vaccine, county public health officials said Tuesday morning on KODI’s “Speak Your Piece with Darian Dudrick.” Bill Crampton, nursing manager, and Dr. Aaron Billin, health officer, provided an update during the show. “We’re close to 9,000 people that have been fully vaccinated at this point…

With ABC News showing Wyoming residents are more hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine, the reduced numbers in Park County might back that statistic up. Park County might serve as a microcosm of a growing hesitation for Wyoming adults to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Now, national surveys are showing our state leads the way in…

Half of Park County residents are vaccinated, although larger clinics are being phased out due to a reduced number of sign-ups and continuing lack of demand. Park County Public Health continues the push for all residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. It seems the message is and isn’t being heard, depending on the context. When…


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