COVID-19

The loss leaves the county without Spanish-speaking Medicaid help.

About $45 million went toward helping families of unhoused students in our region with basic necessities so students could concentrate on getting to class and doing schoolwork. But advocates fear that progress could be erased.

The loss is part of a nationwide cancellation of Covid-era grants announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services earlier this week.

One bill is focused on prohibiting discrimination against those who choose not to get a vaccine or wear a mask. Another would amend the way public health emergencies are called in the state.

During the pandemic, vehicle miles traveled, or driving rates, plummeted across the country. Now, not only are driving rates back up, but a new analysis shows Americans – including those in the Mountain West – are driving more than ever.

The coronavirus had been a leading cause of death for Wyomingites ever since 2020.

New data shows respiratory illness is elevated or increasing across most of the United States, including the Mountain West region.

Herd immunity is what protects those who, for medical reasons, cannot take the vaccine, such as newborn babies.

Researchers at the University of New Mexico have found that COVID-19 hit American Indian and Alaska Native patients hard — even inside the university’s hospital.

State health officials are recommending that Wyoming residents update their COVID-19 protection with a new COVID booster. They're also recommending that residents get their annual flu vaccine to protect against this year's strain.