Wyoming’s Coronavirus-Related Death Count Increases

A Fremont County resident previously identified as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The newly confirmed death involves an older hospitalized woman who had existing conditions that put her at higher risk of serious illness related...

Department Offers Testing Update, Advice for Wyoming

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging residents with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested to help prevent further spread and outbreaks, but to also be aware of different types of testing and what they may or may not be able to reveal. Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer...

Restrictions Ease Under Updated Public Health Orders

Governor Mark Gordon has announced that updated public health orders effective May 15 will ease restrictions on several business categories and permit restaurants to resume indoor table service statewide. The Governor has also allocated $17 million in federal funding to expand COVID-19 testing, improve contact tracing and add to...

WIC Adapts to Keep Services Going for Wyoming Families

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents about the continuing, important benefits available for many families through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. WIC is a joint federal and state government program under...

Special Testing Study Finds No New Wyoming State Hospital Coronavirus Cases

A special coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing study involving patients and staff at the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston found no new cases, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced today. A “Community Protection Initiative” team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently visited WSH,...