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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Wyoming Homes Should Be Tested for Radon

January 10, 2020

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding Wyoming families to test homes for radon to see if a potentially dangerous health risk exists, while…

Department Seeking Creative Healthcare Solutions

January 8, 2020

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is seeking applications for creative healthcare solutions meant to help address certain common healthcare challenges found in Wyoming. The…

Regional Cancer Services Grants Available

December 20, 2019

Health systems and nonprofit organizations interested in implementing cancer control strategies in Wyoming are encouraged by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to apply for…