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18 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming
Eighteen new coronavirus cases in 10 counties boosted the total of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming to 541 on Saturday.
May 16, 2020
Herd Immunity For COVID-19 Unlikely Because Not Enough People Would Take Vaccine, UW Study Says
20 percent of Americans would decline a coronavirus vaccine making it impossible to create the herd immunity necessary to stop a pandemic.
May 15, 2020
Poll: Majority of Wyoming Back Coronavirus Closures, But Support Slipping
70% of Wyoming citizens support school closures and 59% support reestaurant and bar closures.
May 15, 2020
Wyoming Gets Limited Supply Of Coronavirus Treatment Drug “Remdesivir”
Dr. Alexia Harrist said the state had received a shipment of Remdesivir, a drug that has had some success in speeding recovery from coronavirus.
May 15, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up By Six To 522; 214 “Active” Cases
There are 214 active cases of coronavirus in the state. The number is determined by adding the number of confirmed and probable cases and subtracting the total number of recoveries.
May 14, 2020
Sheridan Police Say They Didn’t Threaten Closure of Restaurant But Non-Compliance Could Lead to Closure
"We never threatened to close the restaurant," the police said. "But closure could be a consequence of non-compliance. As far as we know, she's in compliance of all of the mandates."
May 14, 2020
State Public Health Officer: Social Distancing & Wearing Masks Still Necessary
Dr. Alexia Harrist said social distancing and the wearing of face coverings, in many situations, needed to continue.
May 14, 2020
Antibody Testing Shows No COVID-19 In Weston County
The public health officer said antibody testing has shown -- that despite rumors -- the coronavirus has not been present in Weston County.
May 14, 2020
Sheridan Brewery Owner: Police Threatened to Close Establishment Over Face Masks
A Sheridan brewery owner took to Facebook Wednesday evening to announce her restaurant may be closed and license revoked.
May 14, 2020
Gordon Urges Caution As Bars, Restaurants Open
"This is not a Hold my beer moment. This is a Lets do this carefully and make sure we dont lose the ground weve gained.
May 13, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Up By 10 to 523; Recoveries up to 480
Wyomings confirmed coronavirus case count went up by 10 on Wednesday with new cases detected in Fremont, Laramie, Natrona and Teton counties.
May 13, 2020
Barrasso On Pelosi’s $3 Trillion Package: “She’s Living on Fantasy Island”
Nancy Pelosi must be living on Fantasy Island if she actually believes that this $3 trillion bill will become law, Barrasso said.
May 13, 2020
Here’s Today’s Schedule of the Wyoming Air National Guard Statewide Flyovers
The Wyoming Air National Guard will perform an "aerial salute" to health care professionals in 28 communities on Friday.
May 13, 2020
Enzi, Barrasso Call For Investigation Into Meat Packers
Enzi and Barrasso asked the Justice Department to look into allegations of price manipulation and anti-competitive behavior in the cattle industry.
May 12, 2020
Enzi Expresses Concern Over “Second Wave” of Coronavirus Pandemic
Enzi said he was worried about future large outbreaks of coronavirus.
May 12, 2020
Coronavirus Up By Three to 513; Recoveries Up By 26 to 477
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew by three on Tuesday, while the number of recoveries among patients with confirmed and probable cases increased by 26.
May 12, 2020
UW Students Producing PPE For State Medical Facilities
A number of University of Wyoming students have been diligently working in the Student Innovation Center, producing personal protective equipment for medical facilities and first responders across the state.
May 12, 2020
Wyo Special Sesson: Legislature to Determine How to Spend $1.25 Billion in Federal Aid
The legislature will determine how to use the $1.25 billion in federal money sent to the state.
May 12, 2020
Coronavirus Cases To 510, Recoveries To 451
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew to 510 on Monday as six new cases were reported in three counties.
May 11, 2020
Restaurants, Bars Can Open Except in Fremont, Laramie, Platte, And Teton Counties
Every county but Fremont, Laramie, Teton, and Platte have asked for, and received, state approval for exemptions or variances to the health orders put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
May 11, 2020
Casper Turns To Mascot To Encourage Census Response
Buzz, a large bee, has appeared in parades, meetings and on television. In early April, Buzz even rode Caspers transit system, The Bus, to acquaint riders with the importance of completing their Census 2020 forms.
May 11, 2020
Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Top 500
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming topped 500 on Sunday, with eight new cases being detected, according to the state Department of Health.
May 10, 2020
Gov Gordon, Other GOP Govs, Claim Success In Handling of Coronavirus Pandemic
Gov. Mark Gordon and four other GOP governors claimed success in how they are handling the coronavirus pandemic
May 10, 2020
The Press Must Be Allowed In The State Capitol For The Special Legislative Session
In short, reporters, the eyes and ears of the public, need to be allowed into the Capitol to watch this special session.
May 09, 2020