COVID-19

And in Natrona County, 60 new cases were added Friday. Currently, 434 Casper-area residents are infected with the virus.

Additionally, six inmates and 10 staff members at the Wyoming Medium Correctional institution in Torrington tested positive for the virus. More than 800 tests were conducted there.

In a news release, Gordon said he is concerned that the surge in new cases will adversely affect Wyoming's economy.

As UCHealth prepares to launch their second COVID-19 vaccine trial, UCHealth researchers in Northern Colorado are actively recruiting participants for a study that will test the COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

As of Thursday afternoon, 7,037 Wyomingites have recovered.

More than 2,100 new cases have been reported in the Cowboy State over the last week, according to the CDC.

Eligible agriculture, business and nonprofit entities can apply one time per fund.

After meeting with Governor Mark Gordon and Wind River Reservation tribal leaders, Brix fielded questions from reporters.

Albany County, home of the University of Wyoming, remains the hardest-hit county in the state.

Visitor services will be limited this winter.