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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.
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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.
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The coronavirus had been a leading cause of death for Wyomingites ever since 2020.
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New data shows respiratory illness is elevated or increasing across most of the United States, including the Mountain West region.
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Herd immunity is what protects those who, for medical reasons, cannot take the vaccine, such as newborn babies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.