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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…

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Department Alarmed by Drop in Immunizations During Pandemic

May 26, 2020

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has seen an alarming decline in the number of immunizations administered by providers enrolled…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Washakie County Nursing Home

May 17, 2020

Several cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been confirmed among residents and staff of a long-term care facility in…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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Special Testing Study Finds No New Wyoming State Hospital Coronavirus Cases

May 4, 2020

A special coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing study involving patients and staff at the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Two Wyoming State Hospital Patients Test Positive for Coronavirus

April 17, 2020

Two patients recently transferred to the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),…

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Wyoming’s Second Coronavirus-Related Death Confirmed

April 15, 2020

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the death of a hospitalized Laramie County man previously identified as a…

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CDC Team Deployed to Wyoming to Supplement Existing Efforts

April 14, 2020

With a goal of supplementing the ongoing work of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) related to coronavirus disease 2019…

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First Coronavirus-Related Death Confirmed in Wyoming

April 13, 2020

A hospitalized Johnson County man previously identified as being infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the…

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Applying for Wyoming Medicaid During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 7, 2020

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to affect state residents in many ways, the Wyoming Department of Health…

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Targeted Use of Personal Face Coverings Recommended for Wyoming Residents

April 6, 2020

With new national recommendations encouraging the targeted use of personal face coverings due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic,…

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Department Offers Testing Information Update

April 2, 2020

Because of testing supply issues, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) will be limiting testing available through the Wyoming Public…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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