COVID-19
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Former Worland Healthcare and Rehab resident dies in Montana
Wyoming’s Coronavirus-Related Death Tally Grows Another Wyoming resident listed previously as a laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case from Fremont County has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The... Full story
COVID death reported from Natrona County facility
Coronavirus-Related Death Reported from Natrona County A resident of a Natrona County long-term care facility previously identified as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the... Full story
Fremont County Coronavirus-Related Death Announced Friday night
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the death of another Fremont County resident previously identified as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The older woman had been hospitalized... Full story
COVID-19-Related Death Announced from Fremont County Sunday night
An additional Fremont County resident counted earlier as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The WDH reported Sunday, May 31, 2020, that... Full story
Latest COVID death was resident at Worland senior living facility
A Washakie County resident previously identified as one of Wyoming’s laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases has died, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported in a press release on Thursday, May 21.. The older man was... Full story
Flags be flown at half staff statewide this weekend for COVID victims
Governor orders flags be flown at half staff statewide until May 24 in honor of the victims of the novel coronavirus pandemic CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Donald... Full story
WDH reports on May 27 3rd COVID related death from Worland facility
Additional Coronavirus-Related Nursing Home Death Reported An additional death associated with a Washakie County long-term care facility facing an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been reported on Wednesday, May 27, 2020,... Full story
Governor Gordon expresses disappointment that Wyoming's 6 largest rodeos are cancelled in 2020
Governor stands with event organizers to support their decision CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and representatives from the state’s largest rodeos announced Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in a press release, that six of Wyoming’s large... Full story
Wings Across Wyoming - Salute to Healthcare Heroes planned for this Friday
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing will be conducting an aerial salute to the health care professionals on the frontlines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, May 15, the Air National Guard will... Full story
Department Offers Testing Update, Advice for Wyoming
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 be aware of different types of testing and what they may or may not be able to reveal. Dr.... Full story
By Gov. urges caution as businesses open more
CHEYENNE – With some statewide public health orders being eased at the end of the week, Gov. Mark Gordon asked the public Wednesday to be careful as the state’s economy begins to reopen. The three updated statewide orders, set to take effect... Full story
Natrona County dismantling coronavirus response operations
CASPER – Various structures put in place in Natrona County to respond to the novel coronavirus are being dismantled and put on standby as the disease appears to have slowed here and the state continues to loosen restrictions on everyday life.... Full story
Wyoming Supreme Court relaxes some restrictions, extends COVID-19 emergency orders to August 3, 2020
The Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court, Michael K. Davis, today entered an Order extending to August 3, 2020, the Court’s temporary plan to address Covid-19 health risks. The Order allows for some loosening of the restrictions on in-person... Full story
Wyoming's Coronavirus-Related Death Count Increases
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 (WDH). The newly confirmed death involves an older... Full story
March, April Coronavirus-Related Deaths Added to Wyoming Total
The following is a press release received from the Wyoming Department of Health on Monday, May 18, in regards to the two new deaths on Wyoming's COVID-19 death total. Deaths of two Wyoming residents that occurred in March and April have been added... Full story
Fremont County resident dies from COVID-19 WDH announces May 20
Wyoming’s Coronavirus-Related Death Count Addition Announced Another Fremont County resident previously identified as a laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case in Wyoming has died, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH)... Full story
Grocery store handles pandemic changes in stride
WORLAND - Worland's grocery store, like many stores across the state and country have faced many challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, but Blair's Super Market store director Brandon Yule said his st...
County facilities open as Health Alert downgraded to Level 2 status
WORLAND — The Washakie County commissioners met Friday afternoon, May 1, with department heads via teleconference and at the Washakie County Fairgrounds to discuss reducing the Level 3 health status that was in place currently on county...
WYOMING LEGISLATURE TO HOLD SPECIAL SESSION MAY 15-16
CHEYENNE – The 65th Wyoming Legislature will convene for a two-day special legislative session beginning on May 15 at 8 a.m. The purpose of the special session is to address immediate needs of the... Full story
Restrictions ease under new orders, Governor allocates $17 million in CARES Act funding to expand COVID-19 testing and health response
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – 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 indoor table service statewide. The Governor has also... Full story
Worland to continue with adaptive learning
WORLAND – Superintendent David Nicholas and the Worland school board announced that Washakie County School District (WCSD) No. 1 intends to finish the school year, unless directed otherwise from the state, on their current adaptive learning plan. T... Full story
County to follow state guidelines: State to allow gyms, personal care services to open Friday
WORLAND — Washakie County will follow the state guidelines regarding easing restrictions on businesses and gatherings. Washakie County Health Officer Dr. Ed Zimmerman, during a question and answer session on Facebook, said he had received several... Full story
Patient flow, triage and COVID-19 risk reduction at local clinics
WORLAND – Much remains unclear about the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), with interrelated questions still unanswered about its means of transmission and degree of transmissibility, its actual prevalence in the community and its lethality. One... Full story
State Parks To Open Camping to Residents May 15
Wyoming State Parks will partially reopen to camping for Wyoming residents beginning May 15. State Parks has remained open to day-use recreation but closed to camping due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The busy camping season unofficially starts... Full story
Where to find cloth face masks and how to make them
CHEYENNE – As Wyomingites prepare to slowly start venturing out more in public again, wearing protective masks will be a big part of ensuring that COVID-19 doesn’t spread any further. Dr. Alexia Harrist, Wyoming’s state health officer, said at... Full story
