Immunization Rules Status Updated
July 9, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is withdrawing a set of proposed changes to Wyoming Immunization Program administrative rules. In…
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Laramie County Death Added to Coronavirus-Related State Total
July 7, 2020
A Laramie County man identified previously as a laboratory-confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the…
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CHIP Program Change Means Savings, Benefit Improvements
July 7, 2020
The Wyoming Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as Kid Care CHIP, will change as the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH)…
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Public Health Orders Remain Unchanged as COVID-19 Case Numbers Increase
June 29, 2020
Wyoming’s current public health orders will be extended through July 15 as the number of cases of COVID-19 in the…
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As COVID-19 Cases Grow, Prevention More Important Than Ever
June 24, 2020
As Wyoming’s reported number of lab-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases grows past the 1,000 case mark, simple steps meant…
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Two Coronavirus-Related Deaths Added in Wyoming
June 19, 2020
Two more residents of a Washakie County long-term care facility who were listed previously as laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease…
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Guidance Updated to Support Outdoor Visitation at Long-term Care Facilities
June 16, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Health has issued updated guidance to allow long-term care facilities to permit in-person visitation outdoors under…
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Take Simple Steps to Avoid Summer Diseases
June 11, 2020
As Wyoming residents spend more time outdoors or in pools, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is describing some simple…
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Indoor Gathering Limits Increased, Parades Permitted Under Updated Health Orders
June 10, 2020
Updated public health orders that take effect June 15 will continue to ease restrictions on public gatherings in Wyoming, Governor…
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June 9, 2020
Another Wyoming resident listed previously as a laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case from Fremont County has died, according to…
read moreCoronavirus-Related Death Announced from Fremont County
May 31, 2020
An additional Fremont County resident counted earlier as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died,…
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Fremont County Coronavirus-Related Death Announced
May 29, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the death of another Fremont County resident previously identified as one of…
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Coronavirus-Related Death Reported from Natrona County
May 28, 2020
A resident of a Natrona County long-term care facility previously identified as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease…
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Governor Expresses Disappointment That Wyoming’s Largest Rodeos Are Cancelled
May 27, 2020
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and representatives from the state’s largest rodeos announced today six of Wyoming’s large rodeos and events…
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Outdoor Gatherings Up to 250 Persons to be Permitted Under New Health Orders
May 27, 2020
Governor Mark Gordon has announced that updated public health orders effective June 1 will ease restrictions on public gatherings, allowing…
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May 27, 2020
An additional death associated with a Washakie County long-term care facility facing an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has…
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Outbreak Leads to Another Coronavirus-Related Death
May 26, 2020
Another Washakie County resident previously identified as a laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case has died, according to the Wyoming…
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Department Alarmed by Drop in Immunizations During Pandemic
May 26, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has seen an alarming decline in the number of immunizations administered by providers enrolled…
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Shakeup Noted in Wyoming’s Most Popular Baby Names
May 22, 2020
Olivia topped the newborn name charts in Wyoming last year for girls, while Oliver and Liam tied in first place…
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Coronavirus-Related Death Announced in Nursing Home
May 21, 2020
A Washakie County resident previously identified as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases has died, according to…
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Wyoming’s Coronavirus-Related Death Count Addition Announced
May 20, 2020
Another Fremont County resident previously identified as a laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case in Wyoming has died, according to…
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March, April Coronavirus-Related Deaths Added to Wyoming Total
May 18, 2020
Deaths of two Wyoming residents that occurred in March and April have been added to Wyoming’s total count of coronavirus…
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COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Washakie County Nursing Home
May 17, 2020
Several cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been confirmed among residents and staff of a long-term care facility in…
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Wyoming’s Coronavirus-Related Death Count Increases
May 16, 2020
A Fremont County resident previously identified as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases has died, according to…
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Department Offers Testing Update, Advice for Wyoming
May 14, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging residents with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested to help prevent further spread…
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Restrictions Ease Under Updated Public Health Orders
May 13, 2020
Governor Mark Gordon has announced that updated public health orders effective May 15 will ease restrictions on several business categories…
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WIC Adapts to Keep Services Going for Wyoming Families
May 6, 2020
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents about the continuing,…
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Special Testing Study Finds No New Wyoming State Hospital Coronavirus Cases
May 4, 2020
A special coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing study involving patients and staff at the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston…
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Governor Authorizes Reopening of Gyms, Personal Care Services Under New Public Health Orders
April 28, 2020
Governor Mark Gordon has announced that new public health orders effective May 1 will allow gyms, barber shops, hair salons…
read moreWyoming’s Coronavirus-Related Death Count Grows
April 22, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) says a Teton County resident previously identified as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease…
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Four Deaths Added to Wyoming’s Coronavirus-Related Count
April 21, 2020
Four Fremont County residents, all previously identified as laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, have died, according to the Wyoming…
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Two Wyoming State Hospital Patients Test Positive for Coronavirus
April 17, 2020
Two patients recently transferred to the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),…
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Wyoming’s Second Coronavirus-Related Death Confirmed
April 15, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the death of a hospitalized Laramie County man previously identified as a…
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CDC Team Deployed to Wyoming to Supplement Existing Efforts
April 14, 2020
With a goal of supplementing the ongoing work of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) related to coronavirus disease 2019…
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First Coronavirus-Related Death Confirmed in Wyoming
April 13, 2020
A hospitalized Johnson County man previously identified as being infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the…
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Applying for Wyoming Medicaid During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 7, 2020
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to affect state residents in many ways, the Wyoming Department of Health…
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Targeted Use of Personal Face Coverings Recommended for Wyoming Residents
April 6, 2020
With new national recommendations encouraging the targeted use of personal face coverings due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic,…
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Department Offers Testing Information Update
April 2, 2020
Because of testing supply issues, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) will be limiting testing available through the Wyoming Public…
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Department Advice on Potential Coronavirus Illnesses
April 1, 2020
As reported coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases continue to go up and because not everyone who may be ill can…
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Statewide Public Health Orders Extended Through April 17
March 27, 2020
Governor Mark Gordon and State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist have extended the three existing statewide health orders through April…
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