Demand for COVID-19 vaccinations is outstripping supply and providers are struggling to keep up, public health officials say, as most Wyoming counties continue to expand inoculations beyond top-tier priority populations.
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Geared toward priority groups, Wyoming’s phased campaign of providing free COVID-19 vaccinations will continue over the coming months.
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