mark dowell

Dowell and Dunn became prominent faces in the Casper-area healthcare community as COVID surged in Natrona County.

"Remember, the hospitalizations due to COVID-19 - 99.8% of them are people who have not had their vaccine," he said. "So those of you out there who have not had a vaccine; you're a sitting duck right now."

"Natrona County made the New York Times as one of the least vaccinated counties in the United States," Dr. Dowell said.

It's unsure when COVID-19 cases will peak in Wyoming and the Casper Area, the Natrona County health officer said Wednesday.

So far, of the 14 coronavirus cases in Natrona County, no one has been hospitalized — but that will eventually change.