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Kathy Emmons says she is hoping for a significant decrease in cases and an easing of restrictions by July or so. That may or may not include an easing of mask rules,
CHEYENNE â About two weeks into the COVID-19 vaccineâs distribution in Wyoming, the focus is still on frontline medical workers, some first responders and people living in long-term care facilities â in other words, those most vulnerable to the virus.
But the process is rolling along, with 75-80% of people in the 1A priority group having so far been offered the vaccine, said Kathy Emmons, executive director of the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department. Emmons said about 60% of those eligible have chosen to receive the vaccine so far, similar to what is being seen nationally.
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center President and CEO Tim Thornell said the rate is similar for hospital staff. Those electing not to immediately receive the vaccine arenât saying no to it, Thornell said â they just donât want to be among the first. Ultimately, he hopes âupwards of 80%â of staff will opt in.