As health care workers across the state begin to receive their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Mark Gordon signed two proclamations declaring today COVID-19 Pandemic Heroes Day and Friday as Military Health Care Heroes Day.
âThese individuals have put the needs of Wyoming and the nation above their own, risking their own safety in the performance of their duties,â Gordon said in a video message.
âAs we approach this holiday season, many of our heroes are sacrificing times with their families to serve our communities and keep us all safe.â
In Campbell County, the first COVID-19 vaccine doses will be administered Thursday morning at Campbell County Memorial Hospital.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Wednesday honored those on the frontlines of the pandemic with two proclamations.
The proclamations designated Dec. 16 as COVID-19 Pandemic Heroes Day and Dec. 18 Military Health Care Heroes Day.
Enter your number to get our free mobile app (M)any Wyoming citizens are protecting and caring for the public as both career and volunteer health care professionals, first responders and caregivers during the fight against the COVID pandemic, one of the proclamations states. (T)hese brave individuals, which include doctors, nurses, hospital staff, nursing home and long-term care staff, emergency medical services, law enforcement and emergency management, dedicate their lives to increasing the safety and quality of life of Wyomingites.
Gov. Gordon
According to a press release from the Governor’s office, Dec. 16, has been recognized as “COVID-19 Pandemic Heroes Day” and Dec. 18, has been recognized as “Military Health Care Heroes Day”.
The proclamations recognize the dedication, sacrifices, and service of career and volunteer health care professionals, first responders and caregivers, as well as members of the Wyoming National Guard and 90th Missile Wing in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Gordon
Before singing the proclamations the Wyoming Governor spoke to Wyoming’s frontline emergency workers and military health care members.
Gov. Gordon