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Governor Gordon, Department of Health Take Actions to Address Statewide COVID-19 Surge

October 31, 2020

With the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations around the state, Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) are stepping up…

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Ten More Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

October 29, 2020

Ten more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Deaths…

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Nine Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

October 26, 2020

Nine more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The…

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With Virus Escalating, Department Recommendations Critical

October 24, 2020

With reported cases of COVID-19 recently escalating along with hospitalizations and confirmed coronavirus-related deaths, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says it is critical…

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Additional Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

October 22, 2020

An additional seven coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…

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Wyoming Submits Initial COVID-19 Vaccination Plan To CDC

October 21, 2020

Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has submitted its initial plan for distributing and administering a COVID-19 vaccine to the Centers for Disease Control and…

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More Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

October 20, 2020

More coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). • An…

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Governor Clarifies Limited Role of National Guard for Contact Tracing

October 16, 2020

Governor Mark Gordon clarified that the role of the Wyoming National Guard in assisting with contact tracing is very limited. Due to the record number…

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Governor Uses CARES Funds to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing for Wyoming Residents

October 14, 2020

Governor Mark Gordon has made free, at-home COVID-19 testing available to the state’s residents. The saliva test is administered by Vault Health and allows residents…

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Total of Coronavirus-Related Deaths Updated

October 13, 2020

The number of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has been updated, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…

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Total of Coronavirus-Related Deaths Grows

October 8, 2020

The number of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has grown, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). •…

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Wyoming National Guard Called Upon to Assist Wyoming Department of Health

October 7, 2020

Members of the Wyoming Military Department have been requested by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), and activated by Gov. Mark Gordon, to temporarily assist…

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Make Plans for Safe and Fun Fall Celebrations

October 2, 2020

Halloween is Not Cancelled The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging Wyoming families to make plans for fall celebrations this year that accommodate COVID-19…

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Deaths Added to Coronavirus-Related Total

October 1, 2020

The number of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has increased again, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…

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CHIP Program Changes Go Into Effect

September 30, 2020

A smooth transition is expected for healthcare providers and clients of the Wyoming Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as Kid Care CHIP, as the Wyoming…

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Governor and Health Officer Loosen Restrictions on Restaurants and Keep Public Safe

September 29, 2020

Governor Mark Gordon has worked with the Wyoming Department of Health to ease restrictions on restaurants in the state while continuing efforts to keep the…

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Video, Poster Contests for Wyoming Students to Highlight Radon

September 28, 2020

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites Wyoming students to enter a new video contest or this year’s poster contest aimed at highlighting radon information…

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Flu Shots More Important Than Ever This Year

September 24, 2020

With influenza season approaching, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says flu shots are more important than ever this year to help protect Wyoming…

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State Total of Coronavirus-Related Deaths Goes Up to 50

September 23, 2020

The count of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has gone up to 50, according to the Wyoming Department of…

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Wyoming’s Count of Coronavirus-Related Deaths Increases

September 17, 2020

Wyoming’s count of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has increased by three, according to the Wyoming Department of Health…

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