COVID-19 Status Changing in Wyoming Due to Delta Variant

Wyoming’s fight against COVID-19 appears to be entering a new, concerning phase due to the Delta variant, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said the Delta variant is dominant in Wyoming right now, with most new...

Department Offering New Program to Help Prevent Falls

The Wyoming Injury and Violence Prevention Program, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is kicking off a new program to help prevent falls among state residents. “Falls and fall-related injuries are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related hospitalizations and the third leading cause of unintentional...

Vital Statistics Services Plans Limited Counter Service

Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), will resume limited in-person counter service August 3. In-person counter service will be available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. No hours are currently planned for Mondays and Wednesdays. In-person service...

Fees for Official Certificates and Record Services Increasing

Fees charged by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) for official birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates ordered through Vital Statistics Services (VSS) are increasing July 1. The costs of birth, marriage and divorce certificates will increase by $5 each, with death certificate costs increasing by $10. Fees for...

Recent Wyoming Data Illustrates Vaccine Success

Data gathered from Wyoming residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent months illustrate the success of the safe, free and effective vaccines authorized to fight the virus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). A WDH review of more than 2,400 lab-confirmed and probable cases identified...