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UW asks for self-quarantines after travel LARAMIE (WNE) — In an email sent to University of Wyoming employees and students Wednesday evening, UW Acting President Neil Theobald asked members of the campus community to self-quarantine for 14 days after traveling to any areas where a “state of emergency” has been declared. As of Wednesday evening, that already includes almost half the country, including Colorado, Utah, Illinois, Arizona, New York, California, Washington, Florida, Oregon, Maryland, North Carolina, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode... Full story
Wyoming’s First Coronavirus Reported Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said the patient is an adult female from Sheridan County with some recent domestic travel history. WDH is following up to learn more details about the person’s exposure risk and to identify and communicate with anyone who may hav...
The Northern Wyoming News has received a report from Worland High School Activities Director Mark Mortimer that the 3A/4A State Basketball Championships have been cancelled. The Wyoming State Speech Meet has also been cancelled. Per the Wyoming High School Activities Association website, "The 3A/4A State Basketball Tournament and State Speech have been cancelled. The [Natrona County] Health Department has made the decision" based on COVID-19 concerns. The first round of games were played before the decision was made and announced, one 3A Girls... Full story
The University of Wyoming has extended its spring break by one week in response to concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19. In a message to the UW community today (Thursday), Acting President Neil Theobald says a decision will be made later regarding whether face-to-face classes on campus will resume Monday, March 30. UW's regular spring break starts at the end of classes Friday, March 13. "The extended break is designed to provide time for faculty to better prepare for online-only... Full story
UPDATE: 2:45 p.m. In a letter to parents, Washakie County 4-H Educator Amber Armajo wrote, “From now through the end of month, March 31, all face-to-face 4-H activities are postponed or must use technology methods (Zoom, Google Hangouts, etc.). This includes all project, club, committee, council, foundation meetings, etc.Our decisions are not motivated by politics, money, the media, fear, or anything else other than being a good citizen and contributing to the greater effort of the health and w... Full story
BIG HORN COUNTY — At 11 p.m. Thursday night, Big Horn County Health Officer has issued a LEVEL 2 health alert. The Big Horn County Public Health Officer Dr. David Fairbanks has been collaborating with Wyoming state and federal agencies to investigate a potential coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure of a Big Horn County student or group of students from an extracurricular sporting event. Fairbanks in his alert strongly advises against large public gatherings in Big Horn County. This should include all school extracurricular events. T... Full story
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in Wyoming today in response to the nationwide coronavirus pandemic. The proactive measure allows the Governor to more quickly activate the Wyoming National Guard in the event it is necessary and also makes state businesses eligible to apply for federal funding from the Small Business Association. “Although we have only one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Wyoming, I have taken this action to ensure we are prepared in the event additional steps need to... Full story
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the second known case in the state with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The patient is a hospitalized older adult male Fremont County resident with currently unknown exposure risk. WDH is following up to learn more about the person's exposure risk and to identify and communicate with anyone who may have been in close contact with the patient. Known contacts will be...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has been notified of the third known case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among state residents. The patient is an adult male Sheridan County resident who is linked to a previously identified Sheridan County case. Testing was performed in Colorado, where the man is visiting. WDH is continuing to follow up to learn more about the person’s exposure risk and to identify and communicate with anyone who may have been in close contact with the patient. Known contacts will be monitored for symptoms and t... Full story
Governor Gordon and State Superintendent Jillian Balow issue a recommendation on school closures CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Due to the unprecedented circumstances facing our state, Governor Mark Gordon and State Superintendent Jillian Balow recommend that all schools remain closed to students through at least April 3. This is a recommendation to local superintendents and school boards, who will make the final decisions on closures. Additionally, decisions relating to the requirement for school district staff to report to work remain with local school b... Full story
Update 9 p.m. March 17, 2020 Four More Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Found Testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified three additional reported cases in the state of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An additional case was identified by commercial reference laboratory testing. The new cases involve an adult female in Park County, an adult female in Laramie County, an adult male in Sheridan County and an adult female in Sheridan County. No more information is available at th... Full story
Restrictions to go into effect 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, at all Banner hospitals PHOENIX (March 18, 2020) – To create a safe and secure environment for our patients and our health care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, visitors will no longer be allowed in Banner hospitals starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 19. This includes Banner Health Washakie Medical Center in Worland. We understand this will be challenging, but we’re committed to take the necessary precautions to protect our patients, health care workers and the community. Ther... Full story