COVID-19

Gordon bans requiring ‘vaccine passports’ to access Wyoming spaces, services

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Friday that Gordon has issued a directive preventing state agencies, boards and commissions from requiring people to show “vaccine passports”... Read more »

05/07/21 2:28 PM

Colorado Governor extends statewide mask mandate

DENVER — Colorado’s governor has extended a statewide mask mandate for another 30 days, but loosened face-covering requirements for groups who are vaccinated against COVID-19. Under Gov. Jared Polis’ new... Read more »

05/03/21 7:56 AM

55 new COVID-19 cases reported in Wyoming Friday, 9 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 55 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Friday, April 30 update. There have been 49,101 total confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

04/30/21 3:23 PM

TSA extends mask mandate on planes to September

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration has extended a requirement that passengers on planes, trains and buses wear face masks. The rule was set to expire May 11 but will... Read more »

04/30/21 2:33 PM

Dr. Fauci: Be sure to get 2nd dose of vaccines

WASHINGTON — About 8% of Americans who have received one dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have not returned for their second shot. That’s according to Dr.... Read more »

04/30/21 10:35 AM

Wyoming reports 50 more confirmed COVID cases; total approaching 50K since pandemic began

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 50 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, April 29 update. There have been 49,046 total confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

04/29/21 3:05 PM

Wyoming reports 95 more confirmed COVID cases, nine in Laramie County on Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 95 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, April 28 update. There have been 48,994 total confirmed cases in Wyoming... Read more »

04/28/21 3:20 PM

Wyoming Department of Health extends health orders another two weeks

CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health announced in a release on Wednesday morning the continuation of public health orders for an additional two weeks. According to the WDH,... Read more »

04/28/21 12:25 PM

Wyoming reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 47 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wyoming during their 3 pm Tuesday, April 27 update. Two additional deaths related to the virus... Read more »

04/27/21 3:21 PM

CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated... Read more »

04/27/21 10:43 AM

Wyoming reports 91 more confirmed COVID cases; 15 in Laramie County since Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 91 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wyoming during their 3 pm Monday, April 26 update. The WDH has not been providing updates... Read more »

04/26/21 3:10 PM

Report: Wyoming emerges as most vaccine-hesitant state in US

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to the Centers for Disease Control, Wyomingites are moving slownwhen it comes to getting their COVID-19 vaccination. “Wyoming has emerged as the most vaccine-hesitant state in... Read more »

04/23/21 1:52 PM

New data reassuring for COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer One of the largest reports on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy bolsters evidence that it is safe although the authors say more comprehensive research is... Read more »

04/21/21 4:52 PM

Gov. signs legislation establishing COVID rent and utility assistance program

Governor Mark Gordon signed legislation today that officially launches the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program in Wyoming. The ERAP will utilize $200 million in federal funding to cover rent and... Read more »

04/21/21 4:11 PM

FDA inspection found problems at factory making J&J vaccine

By LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer The Baltimore factory hired to help make Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine was dirty, didn’t follow proper manufacturing procedures and had poorly trained... Read more »

04/21/21 2:20 PM

White House offers new tax credit to help spur vaccinations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is trying to overcome diminishing demand for COVID-19 shots by offering businesses a tax incentive to give employees paid leave to get vaccinated. The move comes... Read more »

04/21/21 11:00 AM

Natrona County School District Board votes against request to remove face mask rules

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Monday night on whether to request a variance from Wyoming’s statewide rules that face... Read more »

04/20/21 7:47 AM

Wyoming reports 88 new confirmed COVID cases; 26 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 88 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Monday, April 19 update, the first update since Friday. There have been... Read more »

04/19/21 3:14 PM

Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot

April 19, 2021 By HOPE YEN and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Half of all adults in the U.S. have received at least one COVID-19 shot, the government... Read more »

04/18/21 3:27 PM

53 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, hospitalizations remain at 24

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 53 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Friday, April 16 update. There have been 48,447 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/16/21 3:17 PM

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations rise to 24 Thursday; 61 new confirmed cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 61 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, April 15 update. There have been 48,394 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/15/21 3:13 PM

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations climb above 20 again; 46 new confirmed cases

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 46 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, April 14 update. There have been 48,333 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/14/21 3:04 PM

Wyoming residents who lost loved ones to COVID-19 can get up to $35K to help cover funeral expenses

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming residents who lost a loved one to COVID-19 are able to apply for up to $35,000 in funeral expense support “to help ease some of the... Read more »

04/13/21 2:30 PM

Wyoming extends mask order in schools through end of April

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health announced on Tuesday that existing COVID-19 related statewide public health orders will be extended through April 30. That includes a a mask... Read more »

04/13/21 2:02 PM

US recommends ‘pause’ on J&J vaccine over clot reports

Apr 13, 2021 By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports... Read more »

04/13/21 6:11 AM

98 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming since Friday, nineteen in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 98 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the weekend during their 3 pm Monday, April 12 update. WDH is no longer providing... Read more »

04/12/21 3:21 PM

Pfizer asks US to allow kids age 12 through 15 to get vaccine

NEW YORK — Drug giant Pfizer and its partner in developing the first COVID-19 vaccine that received emergency authorization in the U.S. want to allow more adolescents to receive the... Read more »

04/09/21 3:48 PM

LCSD #1 announces 8 new COVID cases within schools

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to a release from Laramie County School District #1, from Friday, March 26 through Thursday, April 8, the district was notified that seven students and one... Read more »

04/09/21 8:39 AM

Wyoming reports 83 more confirmed COVID cases, 16 in Laramie County on Thursday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 83 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, April 8 update. There have been 48,068 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/08/21 3:06 PM

Wyoming reports 54 more confirmed COVID cases Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 54 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, April 7 update. There have been 47,985 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/07/21 3:12 PM

72 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 71 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Tuesday, April 6 update. There have been 47,931 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/06/21 3:38 PM

74 new COVID-19 cases in Wyoming confirmed over the weekend

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 74 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Friday during their 3 pm Monday, April 5 update. WHD is no longer giving updates... Read more »

04/05/21 3:22 PM

51 new COVID-19 cases confirmed statewide Friday, 12 in Laramie County

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 51 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Friday, April 2 update. There have been 47,786 total confirmed cases in... Read more »

04/02/21 3:25 PM

Department of Corrections reports 4 new COVID cases at facility this week

CASPER, Wyo– The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) identified four COVID-19 cases in its facilities over the last week, according to a release Thursday. The four cases were all among inmates... Read more »

04/02/21 2:27 PM

Many still hesitate to get vaccine, but reluctance is easing

By ANDREW SELSKY, HANNAH FINGERHUT and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press So few people came for COVID-19 vaccinations in one county in North Carolina that hospitals there now allow anyone 16... Read more »

04/02/21 1:43 PM

Fully vaccinated people can travel safely again, CDC says

Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.

04/02/21 12:42 PM

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COVID-19

Gordon bans requiring ‘vaccine passports’ to access Wyoming spaces, services

Wyoming reports 62 more confirmed COVID cases; 15 in Laramie County

Wyoming reports 58 more confirmed COVID cases; zero in Natrona Wednesday

About 100 people in quarantine in Sheridan after masks made voluntary recently

Poll: Most US parents excited over prospect of virus shots for children

Wyoming reports 3 additional COVID related deaths, hospitalizations climb to 37

Colorado Governor extends statewide mask mandate

55 new COVID-19 cases reported in Wyoming Friday, 9 in Laramie County

TSA extends mask mandate on planes to September

Dr. Fauci: Be sure to get 2nd dose of vaccines

Wyoming reports 50 more confirmed COVID cases; total approaching 50K since pandemic began

Wyoming reports 95 more confirmed COVID cases, nine in Laramie County on Wednesday

Wyoming Department of Health extends health orders another two weeks

Wyoming reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths Tuesday

CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask

Wyoming reports 91 more confirmed COVID cases; 15 in Laramie County since Friday

Report: Wyoming emerges as most vaccine-hesitant state in US

New data reassuring for COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

Gov. signs legislation establishing COVID rent and utility assistance program

FDA inspection found problems at factory making J&J vaccine

White House offers new tax credit to help spur vaccinations

Natrona County School District Board votes against request to remove face mask rules

Wyoming reports 88 new confirmed COVID cases; 26 in Laramie County

Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot

53 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, hospitalizations remain at 24

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations rise to 24 Thursday; 61 new confirmed cases

Wyoming COVID hospitalizations climb above 20 again; 46 new confirmed cases

Wyoming residents who lost loved ones to COVID-19 can get up to $35K to help cover funeral expenses

Wyoming extends mask order in schools through end of April

US recommends ‘pause’ on J&J vaccine over clot reports

98 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming since Friday, nineteen in Laramie County

Pfizer asks US to allow kids age 12 through 15 to get vaccine

LCSD #1 announces 8 new COVID cases within schools

Wyoming reports 83 more confirmed COVID cases, 16 in Laramie County on Thursday

Wyoming reports 54 more confirmed COVID cases Wednesday

72 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming on Tuesday

74 new COVID-19 cases in Wyoming confirmed over the weekend

51 new COVID-19 cases confirmed statewide Friday, 12 in Laramie County

Department of Corrections reports 4 new COVID cases at facility this week

Many still hesitate to get vaccine, but reluctance is easing

Fully vaccinated people can travel safely again, CDC says

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