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Albany County Extends Mask Mandate Until Jan. 4
The Albany County Public Health Officer is extending its mask mandate until Jan. 4, the office announced Tuesday morning.
December 01, 2020
Wyoming School Districts Struggle To Get Substitute Teachers
Because of the pandemic, school districts across Wyoming are having problems finding enough substitute teachers to keep classes going when regular teachers are ill, on leave, or quarantined.
Wendy CorrDecember 01, 2020
801 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 8,612 Active
The Wyoming Dept of Health recorded 801 new coronavirus cases on Monday bringing the total active number of cases to 8,612
December 01, 2020
Hospitalized Wyoming COVID Patients Ties Record
Despite a decline in the number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming over the last week, the number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals around the state tied a record on Sunday.
November 30, 2020
514 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 9,252 Active
The number of confirmed cases in Wyoming increased by 514 on Sunday bringing the total active amount to 9,252.
November 28, 2020
13 Deaths, 702 New Coronavirus Cases; 10,433 Active
The State Health Department announced 13 new deaths tied to Covid-19 along with 702 new cases bringing the active number to 10,433.
November 26, 2020
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Tests Positive For Covid-19
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has tested positive for the coronavirus his office announced on Wednesday.
November 25, 2020
Park County GOP Says Mask Order is Unconstitutional; Wants it Rescinded
Obviously, this was an end run around our elected officials at the sate level, our county commissioners and our mayors and city/town council, the proposed resolution said.
November 25, 2020
415 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 11,861 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 68 on Tuesday as the state reported 415 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the illness.
November 25, 2020
Washakie Health Officer Says He Was Ousted For Mask Order, Commissioner Disagrees
The Washakie County Public Health Officer said his contract was terminated due to his request for a county-wide mask mandate.
November 24, 2020
Washakie County Sheriff: “We Are Not Going To Be The Mask Police”
The Washakie County Sheriff's Department has also sounded off on their new mask mandate, saying that they won't act as the mask police and won't track anyone down for not following the orders.
November 24, 2020
1,251 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 11,793 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 607 on Monday as the state reported 1,251 new confirmed cases of the virus.
November 24, 2020
Wyoming’s Covid Death Rate Falls As Case Numbers Rise
Although the number of coronavirus cases and related deaths have increased dramatically in Wyoming over the last four months, the rate of deaths attributed to the illness has actually fallen by about half.
November 23, 2020
Lincoln County Attorney Confirms He Won’t Enforce Mask Mandate
Spencer Allred issued a statement last week through the Lincoln County Republican Party Facebook page on Friday that addressed the mandate, saying he wouldn't enforce it because of constitutional and logistical reasons.
November 23, 2020
742 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming on Sunday; 11,186 Active
The number of active coronavirus cases went back over the 11,000 mark on Sunday with 742 new confirmed cases reported from around the state.
November 22, 2020
858 New Coronvirus Cases in Wyoming; 10,637 Active
The Wyoming Dept of Health reported 858 new coronavirus cases in Wyoming on Friday bringing the total active cases to 10,637.
November 20, 2020
Enzi Joins Barrasso In Praising Benefits Of Early COVID Treatment
Outgoing U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi only has about two months left until retirement, but he joined his colleague Sen. John Barrasso in praising the newly announced rapid coronavirus test.
November 20, 2020
739 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 11,089 Active
The Wyoming Dept of Health reported 739 new coronavirus cases bringing the total active number to 11,089.
November 20, 2020
Barrasso: Breakthroughs Have Been Coming In The Fight Against COVID
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is feeling hopeful when it comes to all of the announcements coming down the pipeline about the battle against the coronavirus and the ensuing pandemic.
November 19, 2020
Wyoming Records 21 More COVID Deaths
Wyoming has recorded 21 more coronavirus deaths, now reaching 176 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.
November 19, 2020
Lincoln County Sheriff: Policing Mask Mandate Not Proper Role But Businesses Can Require Masks
Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said his officers would not enforce a countywide mask mandate but said businesses had the right to require masks if they saw fit.
November 19, 2020
703 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming Push Active Case Total Over 11,000
The Wyoming Health Department, in its daily coronavirus update, said 703 new confirmed cases were reported Wednesday pushing the total active number to 11,368.
November 18, 2020
Carbon County Commissioners “Blindsided” By Mask Mandate Request
Carbon County's board of commissioners were apparently blindsided when their county health officer informed them he submitted a request for a mask mandate variance.
November 18, 2020
UW Limits Sports Attendance After COVID Cases Rise
The University of Wyoming is reducing the number of fans who are allowed to attend home football and basketball games until at least the end of the year.
November 18, 2020