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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 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing study involving patients and staff at the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston found no new cases, the…

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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…

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

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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 laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…

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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 (COVID-19), a “Community Protection Initiative”…

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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 Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…

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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 is describing the best ways…

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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, a Wyoming Department of Health…

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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 Health Laboratory for coronavirus disease…

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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 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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