Covid-19
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COVID UPDATE: Saturday, Jan. 16, Active Washakie County Cases: 22
As of 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March stood at 41,917, an increase of 144 cases... Full story
First COVID-19 "UK Variant" Case Identified in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH)) today confirmed the state’s first case of the “UK variant,” or B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant, has been identified in a Teton County adult male. While further investigation is ongoing, early information suggest... Full story
Twenty-five More Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed
Twenty-five more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), according to a release on Jan. 7. Deaths among Wyoming residents are added... Full story
33 More COVID-Related Deaths Confirmed; 3 in Washakie County
Thirty-three more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), according to a Dec. 31 release.. An older adult Big Horn County man died... Full story
Bars, Restaurants Can Resume Late Night Service After Decline in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon has announced a return to normal operating hours for bars and restaurants, praising the response by Wyomingites that has resulted in a decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations around the state. Effective January 9,... Full story
2 More COVID-Related Deaths confirmed in Washakie County, 26 statewide
Twenty-six more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), according to a release on Tuesday, Dec. 5.. An older adult Albany County... Full story
32 COVID-Related Wyoming Deaths Confirmed; 4 each in BHC and Washakie County
Thirty-two coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), according to a release on Monday, Dec. 28. An older adult Big Horn County woman... Full story
23 Coronavirus-Related Wyoming Deaths Confirmed Dec. 17
Twenty-three coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) in their report Thursday, Dec. 17. An older adult Converse County man died... Full story
22 COVID-related deaths reported Tuesday, 1 in Washakie County
Twenty-two more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), according to a release on Tuesday, Dec. 22. • An older adult Campbell... Full story
WDH reports 7 More Coronavirus-Related Wyoming Deaths Confirmed on Tuesday
Seven more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported on Tuesday, Dec. 15. An older adult Campbell County man died earlier... Full story
Twenty-seven Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed
Twenty-seven more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who 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 total based on... Full story
New governor orders include statewide mask mandate, limited hours for bars and restaurants
Increase in Deaths and Challenges to Hospital Capacity lead to New Actions to Fight Virus Governor pushes effort so businesses stay open and local authority respected CHEYENNE, Wyo. – With Wyoming hospitals seeing record numbers of hospitalized... Full story
21 Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed today; 12 from long-term care facilities
Twenty-one more coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) in a press release on Thursday. An older adult Albany County woman died... Full story
Governor Reduces Gathering Sizes with new orders
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In response to rising cases of COVID-19 and increasing strains on medical facilities, Governor Mark Gordon announced additional statewide measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19, ease the pressure on Wyoming’s healthcare... Full story
Open Letter to County Residents
The letter in PDF form was written from the Washakie County Commissioners to all Washakie County residents. It will also be published in its entirety in this week's Northern Wyoming News.... 
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County Health Officers request statewide Mask Mandate
In a letter to Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, 21 of 23 county health officers have requested a statewide mask mandate. The letter was dates Nov. 12 and states that the county health officers are "united in recommending a statewide mask ordinance with... Full story
17More Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths reported Saturday
Seventeen 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-rel...
11Wyoming Coronavirus-Related Deaths Added to State Count
Eleven coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed and added to the state’s count, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), who reported the deaths in a release on Tuesday, Nov... Full story
