Wyoming Affected by Onion-Linked Salmonella Outbreak

With a growing outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to eating red onions, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging caution among state consumers. At least 16 cases have been identified among Wyoming residents so far, with at least 396 cases nationally. Wyoming cases have been reported so...

Fremont County Coronavirus-Related Death Confirmed

The passing of a Fremont County woman previously included in Wyoming’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case count has been added to Wyoming’s total number of deaths associated with the virus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The older adult woman had health conditions recognized as putting patients...

Extension of Current Public Health Orders Continues Through August 15

Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming’s current public health orders will remain in place through August 15 as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the state. “It is important for all of us to remain vigilant as we continue to see case numbers increase statewide,” Governor Gordon...

State Notified of Uinta County Coronavirus-Related Death

A Uinta County man who died recently in another state has been added to Wyoming’s total number of deaths related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The adult man had health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness...

State Agencies Provide 500,000 Face Coverings to Schools

The Wyoming Office of Homeland Security (WOHS), the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) have announced a joint effort to deliver 500,000 face coverings to school districts around the state. The cloth face coverings are washable, and will help school districts meet safety...