To Get Shots in Arms, Governments Turn to Money in Pockets
Millions of people in the U.S. who haven’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine could soon have a new reason to roll up their sleeves: money in their pockets. Continue reading…
View ArticleDOWELL: ‘I’ll Put My Reputation’ On COVID Vaccine Being Safe
Natrona County's top doctor took to social media on Friday with a grim announcement. Continue reading…
View ArticleUS Health Officials Call for Booster Shots Against COVID-19
U.S. health officials have announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness...
View ArticleMask, Vaccine Conflicts Descend Into Violence and Harassment
People have been stabbed, punched or harassed at their homes for being in favor of vaccine and mask mandates. Continue reading…
View ArticlePresident Biden Issues Sweeping New Vaccine Mandate
President Joe Biden has announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta...
View ArticleWyoming Ranks as 5th ‘Least Safe’ State to Live in During COVID-19 Pandemic
Wyoming has ranked as the 5th 'least safe' states to live in during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming Now Ranks as 3rd ‘Least Safe’ State to Live in During COVID-19 Pandemic
Wyoming has ranked as the 3rd 'least safe' states to live in during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Continue reading…
View ArticleFDA says Pfizer COVID Vaccine Looks Effective for Young Kids
Federal scientists say kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections among elementary school children. Continue reading…
View ArticleDowntown Casper Business: We Do Not Discriminate Based on Vaccination Status
"We do not discriminate against ANY customer based on sex, gender, race, creed, age, vaccinated or unvaccinated," the sign reads. "All customers who wish to patronize are welcome in our establishment."...
View ArticleLawmaker Pushes For Menangitis Vaccinations At UW
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming lawmaker is trying again to vaccinate college students against meningitis. Last year, Sen. Bill Landen's proposal failed largely because it would cost $335,000 a year....
View ArticleSevere Flu Season Expected in Wyoming and Nationwide
Officials with the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department expect a particularly severe flu season this year. Already, multiple people have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms in the Casper...
View ArticleHealth Department Administering Free Vaccinations for Children
The Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department is offering free chickenpox vaccinations to children under the age of 18. Trina Soper, the nursing supervisor at the Casper-Natrona County Public...
View ArticleFlu Activity Increases Across Wyoming
The Department of Health estimates the season won't peak for a while, leaving time for vaccination. Continue reading…
View ArticleIncrease In Hepatitis A Cases In Natrona County Cause Concern
Hepatitis A can cause infection in the liver, and officials have not yet found a common source of the Natrona County infections. Continue reading…
View ArticleHepatitis A Outbreak Continues In Natrona County
Health officials say hepatitis A can cause infection in the liver, and is primarily spread person-to-person through oral contact with contaminated items. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew York Outbreaks Drive U.S. Measles Count Up to 626
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the latest numbers Monday. Continue reading…
View ArticleFlu Spreads Rapidly in Wyoming But Other States Faring Worse
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control rates Wyoming flu activity as moderate. Continue reading…
View ArticleCasper-Natrona County Health Department Holds Vaccination Clinics on Fridays
Parents should bring their child’s immunization record and insurance card to minimize wait times. Continue reading…
View ArticleCOVID-19 Vaccinations Begin in Wyoming, Part of Phase I Distribution
“More than 300 Wyoming families are mourning the loss of someone they loved due to the virus. The burden on our hospitals remains high. Businesses and communities are facing big challenges,” Harrist...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Vaccine Serves as ‘Incredible Christmas Gift’ for Many Natrona...
'I lost my grandpa on December 14 to COVID. He battled for over a month. I got it to protect my family and community, so hopefully they don’t have to lose a loved one. It gives me peace of mind that,...
View ArticleCasper Veterans Administration Clinic to Offer COVID Shots for Vets on Friday
Additional vaccination opportunities will be available in the future. Continue reading…
View ArticleNatrona County Firefighters Continue to Help With US Vaccination Efforts
As for the first three in New York, NCFD says they are doing well and vaccinations are going smoothly. Continue reading…
View ArticleCasper-Natrona County Health Department Will be Closed on Monday
The health department asks for the public's cooperation to stay off of roads as much as possible to allow emergency crews to work. Continue reading…
View Article‘Get Our Town Back’ — Natrona County Expands Vaccine Eligibility
Just about anyone can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Natrona County as local health officials continue rolling it out. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhite House Calling Out critics of Door-to-Door Vaccine Push
The Biden White House is no longer refraining from criticizing Republican officials who play down the importance of coronavirus vaccinations or seek to make political hay of the federal government’s...
View ArticleBiden Grappling with ‘Pandemic of the Unvaccinated’
Two weeks after celebrating America’s near “independence” from the coronavirus, President Joe Biden is confronting the worrying reality of rising cases and deaths. Continue reading…
View ArticleWyoming Medical Center Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine for All Employees
Banner Health, the parent company of Wyoming Medical Center, announced Tuesday that all employees will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine by a November 1 deadline. Continue reading…
View ArticleUS Virus Cases Nearly Triple in 2 Weeks Amid Misinformation
COVID-19 cases have nearly tripled in the U.S. over two weeks amid an onslaught of vaccine misinformation. Continue reading…
View ArticleWATCH: Dr. Dowell Calls Unvaccinated Wyomingites ‘Sitting Ducks’
"Remember, the hospitalizations due to COVID-19 - 99.8% of them are people who have not had their vaccine," he said. "So those of you out there who have not had a vaccine; you're a sitting duck right...
View ArticleCynthia Lummis: Vaccine Mandate Would Further Divide Our Country
"Any vaccine mandate will further divide our country, instead of uniting us." Continue reading…
View ArticlePentagon Grappling with New Vaccine Orders; Timing Uncertain
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is vowing he “won’t let grass grow under our feet” as the department begins to implement new vaccine and testing directives. Continue reading…
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