COVID-19 Coverage

Chris Rock says he has COVID-19, urges vaccination

September 19, 2021 NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”... Read more »

09/19/21 1:37 PM

UW trustees extend mask policy; 78 active cases reported Friday among students, staff

09/18/21 10:56 AM

Wyoming reports 165 new confirmed COVID-19 cases Friday, 17 in Natrona County

09/17/21 3:38 PM

(WATCH) Health officials struggle with burnout as COVID deaths spike in Natrona County

09/17/21 3:00 PM

51 new COVID-19 cases confirmed among Wyoming inmates and correctional staff

09/17/21 9:57 AM

Wyoming adds 583 new confirmed cases, pushing active count to 3,081 Thursday

09/16/21 3:06 PM

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Idaho rations health care statewide as COVID surge drags on

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho public health leaders on Thursday expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.

09/16/21 9:50 AM

Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?

No, there is no scientific evidence showing masks cause harm to kids' health despite baseless claims suggesting otherwise.

09/16/21 4:09 AM

Wyoming reports 248 new confirmed and 162 new probable COVID cases Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 248 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 15 update. The new cases reported brought the... Read more »

09/15/21 3:08 PM

Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations continue dropping after early September peak

CASPER, Wyo. — The number of COVID-19 patients at Wyoming hospitals dropped to 209 on Wednesday, September 15, down from 212 on Tuesday, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.... Read more »

09/15/21 2:59 PM

Wyoming Legislature may hold October special session to limit impact of Biden vaccine mandate

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Legislature may hold a special session in October that would aim to limit perceived federal overreach of President Joe Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccine mandate that... Read more »

09/15/21 10:54 AM

Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations drop but nine hospitals have one or zero open ICU beds

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming hospitals saw an overall decrease in the total number of COVID-19 patients on Tuesday but multiple hospitals are dealing with a shortage of available intensive care... Read more »

09/14/21 3:20 PM

Wyoming reports 2,731 active confirmed COVID-19 cases, adding 371 Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 371 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 14 update. The new cases reported Monday brought... Read more »

09/14/21 3:05 PM

Wyoming reports 39 additional deaths related to COVID-19 Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 39 COVID-19-related deaths among Wyoming residents on Tuesday, September 13. 918 Wyoming residents have reportedly died after contracting the... Read more »

09/14/21 3:04 PM

Wyoming COVID-19 vaccination rate increases to 36.49% ahead of new Biden rule

CASPER, Wyo. — The percent of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 increased to 36.49% as of Monday, September 13, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. That is up from... Read more »

09/14/21 2:40 PM

Wyoming Department of Education: Biden vaccine rules likely apply to Cowboy State schools

CASPER, Wyo. — President Joe Biden announced a new COVID-19 Action Plan last week that includes a rule that will mandate employers with 100 or more employees require their employees... Read more »

09/13/21 6:07 PM

Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations tick down to 217 on Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reports that a total of 217 COVID-19 patients were in Wyoming hospitals on Monday, down from 219 on Sunday. Hospitalizations are down... Read more »

09/13/21 2:58 PM

NCSD sticking with optional mask policy as district awaits guidance on Biden’s vaccine mandate

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District reported a total of 516 student and staff quarantines or isolations due to COVID-19 between September 1 and September 10. The district... Read more »

09/13/21 1:45 PM

Lawsuit: Wyo. man claims he was fired after refusing to mask, vaxx

In the lawsuit the plaintiff claims that the company did not honor his religious beliefs.

09/13/21 12:09 AM

NCSD reports 120 student positive COVID cases, 26 among staff since first day of school

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District reported that there are 339 student and 31 staff quarantines in the district for the time period of September 1 – September 10.... Read more »

09/10/21 6:55 PM

Laramie County offering $100 incentive for vaccinations beginning Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — Laramie County residents who receive their COVID-19 vaccination will be eligible to receive a $100 gift card once they have completed their vaccine series, Cheyenne-Laramie County Health announced... Read more »

09/10/21 4:23 PM

605 new COVID-19 cases confirmed Friday a single-day record since last fall’s surge

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 605 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Friday, September 10 update. That’s the most cases reported in... Read more »

09/10/21 3:33 PM

Wyoming’s majority legislature leadership vow to fight Biden administration vaccine mandates

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s leaders of the Legislature sent out a joint statement on Friday concerning the Biden administration’s proposed vaccine mandates, which were announced yesterday. Senate President Dan Dockstader,... Read more »

09/10/21 12:20 PM

New vaccine mandate will affect thousands of Wyoming workers

CASPER, Wyo. — Everyone from teachers to police to fast food employees to oil and gas workers could soon be required to either get vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to... Read more »

09/09/21 5:50 PM

Northern Arapaho Business Council issues vaccination mandate for all Tribal employees

County 10 September 9, 2021 (Fremont County, WY) – On September 7th, 2021, the Northern Arapaho Business Council (NABC) convened, and it was decided that an official vaccination mandate would be... Read more »

09/09/21 4:59 PM

Wyoming COVID-19 vaccination rate jumps 6% among seniors since full Pfizer approval

CASPER, Wyo. — While Wyoming still has one of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country, more people are getting vaccinated as the state deals with a surge in... Read more »

09/09/21 4:50 PM

Wyoming reports 2,807 active confirmed COVID cases, adding 348 on Thursday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 348 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Thursday, September 9 update. The new cases brought the total... Read more »

09/09/21 3:58 PM

Wyoming approaching record as hospitals deal with 233 COVID-19 patients

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is approaching record COVID-19 hospitalizations with 233 COVID-19 patients reported in Wyoming hospitals on Wednesday, September 8, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. Wyoming is... Read more »

09/09/21 12:37 PM

Laramie County School District #1 issues indoor mask mandate for schools when community is at ‘high risk’ of COVID spread

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — During a lengthy special meeting of the Board of Trustees for Laramie County School District #1, an addendum was approved to the district’s Smart Start Plan that... Read more »

09/08/21 8:34 PM

Gordon allocates $30M to help with Wyoming healthcare staffing as COVID-19 surges

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health announced Wednesday that Governor Mark Gordon is allocating federal funding to help address staffing challenges at Wyoming hospitals and healthcare facilities that... Read more »

09/08/21 3:51 PM

Wyoming reports 441 new confirmed and 361 new probable COVID-19 cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 441 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 8 update. The new cases brought the total... Read more »

09/08/21 3:11 PM

Wyoming reports 1,011 new confirmed COVID cases, but active confirmed count drops 465 since Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 1,011 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 7 update. The update was the first since... Read more »

09/07/21 3:14 PM

Wyoming reports 21 more COVID-19 related deaths, pushing total to 879

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported 21 additional COVID-19-related deaths among Wyoming residents on Tuesday, September 7. The 21 additional deaths brought the total number of Wyoming... Read more »

09/07/21 3:04 PM

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations spike to 230, approaching new pandemic peak

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming hospitals had a total of 230 COVID-19 patients on Tuesday, September 7, spiking up from 205 on Monday, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. Wyoming... Read more »

09/07/21 2:59 PM

Sickest Idaho patients move to ‘comfort care’ as health system overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID cases

Idaho public health leaders said on Tuesday they have activated the state’s “crisis standards of care” for northern hospitals as coronavirus patients overwhelm the system. According to the Spokesman-Review, health... Read more »

09/07/21 10:23 AM

More U.S. first responders are dying of COVID-19

AP -- The resurgence of COVID-19 this summer and the national debate over vaccine requirements have created a fraught situation for the United States' first responders, who are dying in larger numbers but pushing back against mandates.

09/07/21 5:33 AM

Governor making no school or Wyoming mask, vaccine rule changes as COVID surge heads into Labor Day weekend

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is sticking to a policy of no statewide mask or COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the Cowboy State as the surge in COVID-19 cases... Read more »

09/03/21 4:03 PM

With record drive-up COVID testing expected after Labor Day, Casper-Natrona Health works to improve traffic flow

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department is anticipating a record number of people to drive up to its clinic in Casper’s Old Yellowstone District on Tuesday following the... Read more »

09/03/21 3:36 PM

512 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, 45 in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health reported an additional 512 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state during its 3 p.m. Friday, September 3 update. The new cases brought the total... Read more »

09/03/21 3:29 PM

COVID-19 infections, controversy disrupt first days of Wyoming schools

Less than two weeks after opening their doors, school officials around Wyoming are finding that hygiene protocols and mask and vaccine recommendations may not be enough to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks and keep students in classrooms.

09/03/21 11:57 AM

Idaho hospitals nearly buckling in relentless COVID surge

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The intensive care rooms at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center are full, each a blinking jungle of tubes, wires and mechanical breathing machines. The patients nestled inside are a lot alike: All unvaccinated, mostly middle-aged, paralyzed and sedated, reliant on life support and locked in a silent struggle against COVID-19.

09/03/21 4:36 AM

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COVID-19 Coverage

Chris Rock says he has COVID-19, urges vaccination

UW trustees extend mask policy; 78 active cases reported Friday among students, staff

Wyoming reports 165 new confirmed COVID-19 cases Friday, 17 in Natrona County

(WATCH) Health officials struggle with burnout as COVID deaths spike in Natrona County

51 new COVID-19 cases confirmed among Wyoming inmates and correctional staff

Wyoming adds 583 new confirmed cases, pushing active count to 3,081 Thursday

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Eyemart Express: Open!!! Come on in!!!

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Idaho rations health care statewide as COVID surge drags on

Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?

Wyoming reports 248 new confirmed and 162 new probable COVID cases Wednesday

Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations continue dropping after early September peak

Wyoming Legislature may hold October special session to limit impact of Biden vaccine mandate

Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations drop but nine hospitals have one or zero open ICU beds

Wyoming reports 2,731 active confirmed COVID-19 cases, adding 371 Tuesday

Wyoming reports 39 additional deaths related to COVID-19 Tuesday

Wyoming COVID-19 vaccination rate increases to 36.49% ahead of new Biden rule

Wyoming Department of Education: Biden vaccine rules likely apply to Cowboy State schools

Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations tick down to 217 on Monday

NCSD sticking with optional mask policy as district awaits guidance on Biden’s vaccine mandate

Lawsuit: Wyo. man claims he was fired after refusing to mask, vaxx

NCSD reports 120 student positive COVID cases, 26 among staff since first day of school

Laramie County offering $100 incentive for vaccinations beginning Monday

605 new COVID-19 cases confirmed Friday a single-day record since last fall’s surge

Wyoming’s majority legislature leadership vow to fight Biden administration vaccine mandates

New vaccine mandate will affect thousands of Wyoming workers

Northern Arapaho Business Council issues vaccination mandate for all Tribal employees

Wyoming COVID-19 vaccination rate jumps 6% among seniors since full Pfizer approval

Wyoming reports 2,807 active confirmed COVID cases, adding 348 on Thursday

Wyoming approaching record as hospitals deal with 233 COVID-19 patients

Laramie County School District #1 issues indoor mask mandate for schools when community is at ‘high risk’ of COVID spread

Gordon allocates $30M to help with Wyoming healthcare staffing as COVID-19 surges

Wyoming reports 441 new confirmed and 361 new probable COVID-19 cases

Wyoming reports 1,011 new confirmed COVID cases, but active confirmed count drops 465 since Friday

Wyoming reports 21 more COVID-19 related deaths, pushing total to 879

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations spike to 230, approaching new pandemic peak

Sickest Idaho patients move to ‘comfort care’ as health system overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID cases

More U.S. first responders are dying of COVID-19

Governor making no school or Wyoming mask, vaccine rule changes as COVID surge heads into Labor Day weekend

With record drive-up COVID testing expected after Labor Day, Casper-Natrona Health works to improve traffic flow

512 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, 45 in Natrona County

COVID-19 infections, controversy disrupt first days of Wyoming schools

Idaho hospitals nearly buckling in relentless COVID surge

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