Casper-Natrona County Health Department

The Casper-Natrona County Health Department on Thursday announced that Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will be offered to younger children.

Casper-area health officials say they are ready to implement third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine should they get the final green light.

The Casper City Council was again visited by Casper-Natrona County Health Department director Anna Kinder to discuss whether or not to increase their funding for fiscal year 2022 and decided against increasing their funding.

Individuals currently eligible for the COVID-19 must schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination.

Vaccines will be available at the following locations only for those 70 years and older:

According to a Wednesday news release, Natrona County Health Officers Dr. Mark Dowell and Dr. Ghazi Ghanem issued the health order recently in conjunction with Wyoming State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist.

In total, Natrona County recently reported its largest spike in new cases in a one-week period since the pandemic began with 22.

According to the release, the child was identified for testing after their parent tested positive for the coronavirus.

Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is the now the new normal, and not just in Wyoming, but around the world, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are four new locations to pick up meals.