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Wyoming Department of Health Press Releases

329 Press Releases
  • Published on October 29, 2020 - 23:16 GMT

    Ten More Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

    October 29, 2020 Ten more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Deaths among Wyoming residents are added to the state’s coronavirus- …

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  • Published on October 26, 2020 - 22:08 GMT

    Nine Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

    October 26, 2020 Nine more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The confirmed deaths include five residents of a Big Horn County …

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  • Published on October 24, 2020 - 16:06 GMT

    With Virus Escalating, Department Recommendations Critical

    October 24, 2020 With reported cases of COVID-19 recently escalating along with hospitalizations and confirmed coronavirus-related deaths, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says it is critical time for residents to follow the department’s …

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  • Published on October 23, 2020 - 00:16 GMT

    Additional Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

    October 22, 2020 An additional seven coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An older adult Crook County man died late last month in …

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  • Published on October 21, 2020 - 19:40 GMT

    Wyoming Submits Initial COVID-19 Vaccination Plan To CDC

    October 21, 2020 Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has submitted its initial plan for distributing and administering a COVID-19 vaccine to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The draft plan uses much of the vaccine ordering, …

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  • Published on October 20, 2020 - 23:02 GMT

    More Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed

    October 20, 2020 More coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). • An adult Park County man died earlier this month. The man was not …

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  • Published on October 16, 2020 - 22:46 GMT

    Governor Clarifies Limited Role of National Guard for Contact Tracing

    October 16, 2020 Governor Mark Gordon clarified that the role of the Wyoming National Guard in assisting with contact tracing is very limited. Due to the record number of new positive cases of COVID-19 the Department of Health and counties needed urgent …

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  • Published on October 14, 2020 - 22:38 GMT

    Governor Uses CARES Funds to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing for Wyoming Residents

    October 14, 2020 Governor Mark Gordon has made free, at-home COVID-19 testing available to the state’s residents. The saliva test is administered by Vault Health and allows residents to get results at home without needing to visit a healthcare provider. …

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  • Published on October 13, 2020 - 21:22 GMT

    Total of Coronavirus-Related Deaths Updated

    October 13, 2020 The number of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has been updated, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An older adult Lincoln County man died earlier this month. The man …

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  • Published on October 8, 2020 - 23:09 GMT

    Total of Coronavirus-Related Deaths Grows

    October 8, 2020 The number of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has grown, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). • An older adult Natrona County woman died last week. The woman was …

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  • Published on October 7, 2020 - 18:47 GMT

    Wyoming National Guard Called Upon to Assist Wyoming Department of Health

    October 7, 2020 Members of the Wyoming Military Department have been requested by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), and activated by Gov. Mark Gordon, to temporarily assist with voluntary COVID-19 mapping (contact tracing) efforts and other …

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  • Published on October 2, 2020 - 16:54 GMT

    Make Plans for Safe and Fun Fall Celebrations

    October 2, 2020 Halloween is Not Cancelled The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging Wyoming families to make plans for fall celebrations this year that accommodate COVID-19 concerns while also offering fun and meaningful activities. “Many of …

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  • Published on October 1, 2020 - 21:23 GMT

    Deaths Added to Coronavirus-Related Total

    October 1, 2020 The number of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has increased again, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An adult Natrona County man died this week. The man was not …

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  • Published on September 30, 2020 - 19:45 GMT

    CHIP Program Changes Go Into Effect

    September 30, 2020 A smooth transition is expected for healthcare providers and clients of the Wyoming Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as Kid Care CHIP, as the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) assumes direct administration of the program. Kid …

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  • Published on September 29, 2020 - 23:11 GMT

    Governor and Health Officer Loosen Restrictions on Restaurants and Keep Public Safe

    September 29, 2020 Governor Mark Gordon has worked with the Wyoming Department of Health to ease restrictions on restaurants in the state while continuing efforts to keep the public safe. This comes in new public health orders. The changes to Health Order …

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  • Published on September 28, 2020 - 19:55 GMT

    Video, Poster Contests for Wyoming Students to Highlight Radon

    September 28, 2020 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites Wyoming students to enter a new video contest or this year’s poster contest aimed at highlighting radon information and encouraging testing. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless …

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  • Published on September 24, 2020 - 22:07 GMT

    Flu Shots More Important Than Ever This Year

    September 24, 2020 With influenza season approaching, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says flu shots are more important than ever this year to help protect Wyoming residents from influenza as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “We consider flu …

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  • Published on September 23, 2020 - 16:07 GMT

    News from the Wyoming Department of Health

    September 23, 2020 The count of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has gone up to 50, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An older adult Big Horn County man died last week after being …

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  • Published on September 17, 2020 - 17:47 GMT

    Wyoming’s Count of Coronavirus-Related Deaths Increases

    September 17, 2020 Wyoming’s count of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has increased by three, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An older adult Goshen County man died earlier this …

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  • Published on September 15, 2020 - 23:11 GMT

    Health Orders Extended, Restrictions on Indoor Contact Sports Lifted

    September 15, 2020 Governor Mark Gordon has announced Wyoming’s Public Health Orders have been extended an additional two weeks through Sept. 30. One change has been made to Order No. 1, which now permits indoor close-contact group activities and sports to …

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