July 7, 2021 |
Carbon County will go another two weeks before a new Public Health Officer is named. The commissioners initially planned to vote on the matter at yesterday’s meeting, but a couple of outstanding questions led to the postponement.
The contract with Dr. Wayne Couch II expired last Monday. He’s reapplied for the position, along with two other physicians. Cali O’Hare has the latest update in this ongoing story.
Pictured above: Current Carbon County Public Health Officer Dr. Wayne Couch II and Nurse Manager Amanda Brown addressing the commissioners regarding mask mandates at a February 2021 meeting. Photo by Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99.
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