Wyoming’s current public health orders will be extended through
July 15 as the number of cases of COVID-19 in the state continues to steadily
increase, Governor Mark Gordon announced today.
Twenty-five percent of Wyoming’s total number of lab-confirmed
cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the past two weeks, with 288 new
cases confirmed since the current orders went into effect on June 15. New cases
of the virus have been reported in 15 counties and reflects increased
transmission within Wyoming communities. The Governor continues to stress the
importance of personal responsibility and emphasized that a cooperative effort
by business owners and patrons is required to prevent businesses from being
forced to close.
“It is clear from the recent increase in cases statewide that
the dual threat of COVID-19 to both the health of our citizens and the health
of our economy is not going away,” Governor Gordon said. “No one wants to see
the progress we have made vanish, but that requires each of us to make a
concerted effort to slow the spread of the virus. It is really simple and
depends on everyone practicing good hygiene, social distancing
and doing their best to wear a mask in public where social distancing isn’t
possible. It’s the way you and our economy will both stay healthy.”
The Wyoming Department of Health and the Governor continue to
recommend the use of face coverings in public settings where it is not possible
or reasonable to stay physically apart. On Wyoming’s COVID-19 dashboard the
number of new cases continues to be rated, “Concerning.”
The continuing orders allow gatherings up to 50 persons in a
confined space to occur without restrictions and permit events of up to 250
persons with social distancing and increased sanitization measures in place.
Faith-based gatherings such as church services and funeral homes will continue
to be permitted to operate without restrictions, with appropriate social
distancing encouraged. All public health restrictions that apply to
restaurants, bars, gyms and performance spaces will remain in
place.
As of June 29, Wyoming has recorded 1144 lab-confirmed positive
cases of COVID-19, 299 probable cases and 20 deaths. The current health orders
will remain in place until July 15.
The continuing orders are attached and can be found on the
state’s COVID-19 website.