COVID-19

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.

Some of the larger communities in Wyoming will soon be testing wastewater for viruses, including COVID-19. It’s being funded through a grant from the state.

COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising across much of the Mountain West and nation. This trend mirrors patterns from previous years, but healthcare experts say the U.S. is well-equipped to handle another surge in infections and emergency room visits.

Wyoming's Emergency Rental Assistance Program has given a lot of money to a lot of families in the last two years. But now that program is ending, having spent all the money it could.

The COVID-19 public health emergency is set to lift this Thursday. Over more than three years of pandemic, Native American communities were particularly hard hit.

Back in 2020, the Trump Administration removed restrictions on telehealth services. Now, some of restrictions are coming back but it's complicated.