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Statewide Public Health Orders Extended Two More Weeks

April 13, 2021

As the COVID 19 pandemic continues, the two remaining related statewide public health orders are being extended for two more…

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Helpline Launched for COVID-19 Funeral Expense Program

April 13, 2021

Wyoming residents who lost a loved one to COVID-19 may apply for federal reimbursement of funeral expenses to help ease…

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New Entries for Wyoming’s Most Common Baby Names in 2020

April 7, 2021

Amelia joined Olivia at the pinnacle of Wyoming’s most common names for newborn girls in 2020, while Liam remained at…

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Department Offers Update on COVID-19 Variants

April 6, 2021

Follow up analysis of positive samples has shown four different COVID-19 variants recognized by national and international experts as “variants…

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Free Suicide Prevention Training Offered to Wyoming Employers

April 2, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering free suicide prevention training to employers and their employees across the state…

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Residents Over Age 16 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

March 31, 2021

Governor Mark Gordon has announced that beginning today all Wyoming residents ages 16 and older are eligible to receive a…

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Statewide Public Health Orders Updated for Coming Weeks

March 26, 2021

The two remaining statewide public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic are being updated with minor changes as the…

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Wyoming Records Show Significantly More Deaths in 2020

March 26, 2021

Records kept by Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), show a significant…

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Nutrition Has Important Role in Preventing Chronic Disease

March 25, 2021

A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representative is describing the vital role nutrition plays in overall health, especially for those…

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Two Additional Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

March 23, 2021

Two additional coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Two More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

March 16, 2021

Two more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Updated Statewide Public Health Orders Go Into Effect Tuesday

March 12, 2021

Significantly updated statewide public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic go into effect Tuesday and are now available online,…

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Nine More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

March 9, 2021

Nine more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Governor Gordon Says Changes Coming to Health Orders

March 8, 2021

Governor Mark Gordon announced Wyoming will remove its statewide mask requirement and allow bars, restaurants, theaters and gyms to resume…

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Certain Medical Conditions Make COVID-19 Vaccines Vital

March 3, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) says adults with high-risk medical conditions should get free, safe and effective vaccines meant…

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Eleven More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

March 2, 2021

Eleven more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Health Order Removed, Gathering Sizes Relaxed as Metrics Continue to Improve

February 25, 2021

Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health have announced the removal of a health order addressing operations of…

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More People Eligible to Pre-register for COVID-19 Vaccines

February 24, 2021

As the campaign to help prevent COVID-19 illnesses and deaths by providing free, safe and effective vaccines keeps progressing, the…

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Nine More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

February 23, 2021

Nine more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Take Steps to Improve Heart Health in Wyoming

February 22, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to know they can take control of their heart health by keeping…

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National Weather Issues Affecting COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments

February 18, 2021

National weather issues are temporarily preventing some shipments to Wyoming and other states of vaccines intended to help prevent future…

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Fifteen More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

February 16, 2021

Fifteen more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Can Lead to Fraud

February 16, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be on alert for suspicious, potentially fraudulent activity as efforts…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Growing Steadily

February 12, 2021

Available doses and locations where eligible individuals can get COVID-19 vaccines both continue to grow slowly but steadily across the…

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Governor Continues to Relax COVID-19 Protocols as Hospitalizations Decline

February 11, 2021

Governor Mark Gordon announced a continued relaxation of health orders as data from most Wyoming counties show declines in both…

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Twenty-three More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

February 9, 2021

Twenty-three more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Twenty-eight More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

February 2, 2021

Twenty-eight more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Wyoming’s COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expanded

February 1, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has updated the state’s vaccine priority groups to be more in line with recently…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Request, Reminders for Wyoming Residents

January 29, 2021

As efforts across the state to help prevent COVID-19 deaths and illnesses by providing free, safe and effective vaccinations continue,…

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Wyoming Department of Health Receives Lifeline Planning Grant

January 27, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health has been selected to receive a grant to help prepare the state for the National…

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Twenty-five More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

January 26, 2021

Twenty-five more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Twenty-one Added Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

January 22, 2021

Twenty-one added coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Ideas, Opinions and Input on Older Resident Needs Sought

January 22, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is seeking ideas, opinions and other input on the needs of Wyoming’s older adults…

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Health Orders Eased as COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Continue

January 21, 2021

Governor Mark Gordon announced that health orders are continuing to ease, reflecting improvement in Wyoming’s COVID-19 situation since the beginning…

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Twenty-eight Added Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

January 19, 2021

Twenty-eight added coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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First COVID-19 “UK Variant” Case Identified in Wyoming

January 16, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH)) today confirmed the state’s first case of the “UK variant,” or B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant,…

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Thirty-three More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

January 12, 2021

Thirty-three more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Twenty-five More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

January 7, 2021

Twenty-five more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Twenty-six More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

January 5, 2021

Twenty-six more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department…

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Consider Radon Testing for Your Wyoming Home

January 4, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants families to consider testing their Wyoming homes for radon to find out whether…

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