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Fremont County Coronavirus-Related Death Confirmed

August 3, 2020

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…

Extension of Current Public Health Orders Continues Through August 15

July 28, 2020

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…

State Notified of Uinta County Coronavirus-Related Death

July 28, 2020

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),…

State Agencies Provide 500,000 Face Coverings to Schools

July 27, 2020

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…

Additional Fremont County Coronavirus-Related Death Announced

July 16, 2020

A Fremont County man identified previously as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) died recently, according to the Wyoming Department of…

Colorado Tick Fever Cases Higher Than Expected

July 16, 2020

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is alerting state residents of a recent increase in reported Colorado tick fever cases. Five cases of Colorado tick…

WIC Program Updates Income Guidelines

July 16, 2020

Another Sweetwater County Coronavirus-Related Death Confirmed

July 16, 2020

A Sweetwater County woman identified previously as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the Wyoming Department of…

Coronavirus-Related Total Goes Up With Sweetwater County Death

July 14, 2020

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the death of a Sweetwater County man identified previously as one of the state’s laboratory-confirmed cases of…

Current Public Health Orders Extended Through July 31

July 13, 2020

Wyoming’s current public health orders will be extended through July 31 as the state continues to see increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases, Governor Mark Gordon…

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 light of the current COVID-19…

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 Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…

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) takes over the program’s direct…

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 state continues to steadily increase,…

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 to limit the spread of…

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 2019 (COVID-19) have died, according…

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 specific guidelines. The new guidance…

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 steps that can help families…

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 Mark Gordon announced today. The…