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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 will not take place in…

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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 outdoor gatherings of up to…

Additional Coronavirus-Related Nursing Home Death Reported

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 been reported, according to the…

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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 Department of Health (WDH). The…

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Department Alarmed by Drop in Immunizations During Pandemic

May 26, 2020

The Wyoming…
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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 for boys, according to Vital…

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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 the Wyoming Department of Health…

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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 the Wyoming Department of Health…

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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 disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths, according…

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COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Washakie County Nursing Home

May 17, 2020

Several cases of coronavirus…
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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 the Wyoming Department of Health…

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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 and outbreaks, but to also…

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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 and permit restaurants to resume…

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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, important benefits available for many…

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Special Testing Study Finds No New Wyoming State Hospital Coronavirus Cases

May 4, 2020

A special…
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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 and other personal care services…

Wyoming’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 2019 (COVID-19) cases has died.…

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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 Department of Health (WDH). The…

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Two Wyoming State Hospital Patients Test Positive for Coronavirus

April 17, 2020

Two patients…
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Wyoming’s Second Coronavirus-Related Death Confirmed

April 15, 2020

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