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 be tested, a Wyoming Department…
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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 17 to slow community transmission…
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Protecting Mental Health During Stressful Times
March 26, 2020
With coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) now affecting many aspects of daily life, Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representatives want residents to recognize the need to…
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Governor, State Health Officer Issue Third Closure Order
March 24, 2020
Governor Mark Gordon and State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist have issued a third statewide order, closing non-essential personal services. The order goes into effect…
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Governor, State Health Officer Issue Supplemental Health Order
March 20, 2020
Governor Mark Gordon has supported an additional statewide order issued by the state health officer prohibiting gatherings of 10 people or more in a single…
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Governor and State Health Officer Issue Public Spaces Closure Order
March 20, 2020
Governor Mark Gordon has endorsed a decision by the Wyoming state health officer to close public places for a two-week period to help slow the…
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Four More Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Found
March 17, 2020
Testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified three additional reported cases in the state of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming…
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Wyoming’s Coronavirus Case Count Goes Up
March 17, 2020
Testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified one new reported case in the state of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming…
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Wyoming’s Coronavirus Case Total Increases
March 16, 2020
Testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified seven newly reported cases in the state of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming…
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Wyoming Department of Health Shares Priority Coronavirus Recommendations
March 16, 2020
As the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to closely monitor the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, priority protection recommendations are being shared with…
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Wyoming’s Coronavirus Total Up to Three
March 14, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has been notified of the third known case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among state residents. The patient is…
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Coronavirus Case Signals Community, Long-Term Care Concerns
March 14, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is saying today that a previously identified Fremont County case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) signals potential local community…
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New Case Added to Wyoming’s Coronavirus Total
March 13, 2020
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the second known case in the state with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the…
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Wyoming’s First Coronavirus Disease 2019 Case Reported
March 11, 2020
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to…
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Health Recommendations Updated As Coronavirus Risk Grows
March 9, 2020
While the current risk of transmission in Wyoming is still low, the overall situation surrounding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to become more concerning, according…
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Wyoming Preparing as State’s Coronavirus Risk Still Low
February 21, 2020
While the number of reported cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to grow around the world, the current risk of an outbreak is…
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Coronavirus Outbreak Risk Remains Low in Wyoming
February 4, 2020
A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says the risk of an ongoing outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus causing international concern remains low in…
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Department Tracking Coronavirus Spread and Information
January 27, 2020
With a handful of novel coronavirus cases now reported in the United States, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is closely monitoring the situation and…
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Program Boosts Medication Access by “Recycling” Medicine
January 22, 2020
The Wyoming Medication Donation Program, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) effort, works to boost access to needed medications and to reduce waste by repurposing…
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Department Announces New Behavioral Health Division Leadership
January 14, 2020
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing new leadership for its Behavioral Health Division. WDH Director Michael Ceballos recently named Matt Petry as senior…
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