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Wyoming’s COVID-19 cases rise to 187; governor orders quarantine for visitors to state

Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of reported coronavirus cases in Wyoming surged to 187 on Saturday morning, an increase of 21 cases overnight. Eight counties showed a rise in reported cases, with Fremont County — one of…

Star Valley Health details efforts, current preparedness and capacity for potential COVID-19 spread

The following is a news release from Star Valley Health Star Valley Health has been meeting in response to COVID-19 since January. It currently meets on a daily basis in continued planning as it prepares to care for the community…

Lincoln County Public Health clarifies testing process

Rumors persist that Lincoln County’s zero number as it pertains to confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus is not an accurate one due to the high number of workers from the Star Valley area who make the daily commute to…

Department Advice on Potential Coronavirus Illnesses

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 of Health (WDH) official is offering advice on what residents who are sick with a…

Wyoming coronavirus cases up to 95, only 16 hospitalized

Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming tripled in the course of a week, but only 16 of those patients have been hospitalized, according to the state’s health officer. Dr. Alexia Harrist, speaking during…

Wyoming coronavirus case count jumps to 53; Gordon urges people to stay home

Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count grew to 53 on Thursday, but reports from two county health agencies indicated some of those patients have already recovered. Meanwhile, Gov. Mark Gordon again urged Wyoming residents to stay…

26 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Wyoming

As of 7 a.m. Monday March 23, 2020, here are the numbers of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the State of Wyoming broken down by county. Albany:         0 Big Horn:         0 Campbell:…

Health Department clarifies which Wyoming businesses are exempt from closure order

With the COVID-19 Coronavirus now shutting down Wyoming businesses by order of Governor Mark Gordon, residents and business owners were left asking questions about who was included and who was not. This question was answered by a four-page document released…

Lincoln County Emergency Management addresses COVID-19 rumors and needs

Stephen Malik, Public Information Manager for Lincoln County Emergency Management spoke with Duke Dance and SVI during the Weekday Wakeup on Thursday morning. He addressed rumors, needs and information regarding the current status of COVID-19 virus this has changed many…

Wyoming launches COVID-19 webpage

GLENROCK (WNE) — Governor Mark Gordon announced the launch of a state government webpage that will provide resources and information on the COVID-19 outbreak.  The webpage may be viewed at covid19.wyo.gov. “We want to offer a single location to share…