Gordon says it’s time to contemplate life after coronavirus
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming residents will have to prepare for a different reality in a post-coronavirus world, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday. Gordon, speaking during a news conference just hours after the state confirmed its second death…
Debate over distancing orders heats up as doctors await surge
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com Debate in Wyoming is increasing over whether Gov. Mark Gordon closing some businesses but stopping short of a stay-at-home order is inadequate or a threat to liberty, even as a top doctor contends a hospital surge…
Coronavirus recoveries up to 105, medical supplies not delivered
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of Wyoming patients to recover from confirmed cases of coronavirus was almost half of the state’s total number of confirmed cases on Friday, according to Wyoming Department of Health figures. The department…
COVID-19 count for Wyoming up to 230
As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday April 8, 2020, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for Wyoming has grown by nine to a total of 230. The Wyoming Department of Health also reports a total of 94 recoveries out of…
Case numbers at 221, face masks now recommended
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 221 on Tuesday with the diagnosis of nine new cases in four counties. Meanwhile, state health officials followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control…
Applying for Medicaid during COVID-19 pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to affect people in myriad ways, The Wyoming Department of Health put word out on the best ways to apply for state Medicaid and who may be eligible. “We realize that COVID-19 has touched many residents’ lives,…
Fossil Butte is modifying visitor center operations
Kemmerer – Fossil Butte National Monument announced modifications — effective Saturday, April 4 — to operations in response to guidance from the governor and Wyoming Department of Health to slow the spread of COVID-19. Until further notice, the following services and…
Star Valley virus cases not ‘community spread,’ says health official
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS The four currently confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County were not the result of “community transmission,” Star Valley Health CEO Bren Lowe told SVI Media this week. “All of those cases [which are within Star…
Case numbers at 212, leaders signal special session
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 212 on Monday with the diagnosis of 12 new cases in eight counties. As case numbers continued to grow, the state’s legislative leaders signaled that a…
Coronavirus cases up to 197
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count increased to 197 on Sunday as the state Department of Health reported 10 new cases in seven counties. The Health Department reported new cases in Fremont, Laramie, Lincoln, Sheridan, Sweetwater,…