CASPER, Wyo – As of Jan. 9, updated orders for public health in Wyoming will allow pubs and restaurants to resume on-site consumption from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m., Governor Mark Gordon’s office announced Saturday.
The updated public health orders will also allow gyms to increase the number of group fitness class participants from 10 to 25.
The 19th continuation of the orders is effective on January 9th and expires on January 25th.
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Gordon praised the response from Wyoming citizens that led to a decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations around the state.
“Many thanks to the people of Wyoming who acknowledged the stress on their hospitals and health care workers and acted accordingly,” Gordon said.
“I would also like to express my gratitude to the businesses that have adapted to these temporary measures. It was not an easy time for anyone. We are not out of the woods yet, but continued personal safety measures while the vaccine is being distributed will enable our state’s schools and businesses to remain open. ”
However, the release notes that December was the deadliest month yet for Wyoming during the pandemic, with 223 COVID-19-related deaths
The Wyoming Department of Health will continue evaluating measures as the state recovers from the holiday season, the governor’s release said Saturday. Provinces are still unable to choose the requirements if local conditions move to safer levels in line with White House standards.
From the release:
On Dec. 30, Wyoming hospitals reported 113 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, from a peak of 247 on Nov. 30. However, the state reported 223 COVID-19 deaths in December, the highest number since the pandemic began in March. Wyoming has also begun distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, using a phased approach due to the limited initial vaccine available.
The new orders can be obtained here:
The updated health orders, along with additional information about Wyoming’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, can be found on Wyoming’s COVID-19 website.
The latest statistics from the Wyoming Department of Health:
What to do if you feel sick: In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Casper-Natrona County Department of Health says people who feel sick or show symptoms should contact their primary care physician.
If you do not have a primary care provider and live in Natrona County, contact the COVID-19 hotline operated by the Casper-Natrona County Department of Health. The line is open from Monday to Friday 8:00 – 17:00 577-9892. Emergency services are intended for Natrona County residents and may not be able to provide specific information to callers from outside the country.
Officials ask that you please do not report to the Emergency Room yourself. Persons experiencing difficulty breathing should call 9-11.
For general inquiries and non-symptom related questions about COVID-19, contact the Casper-Natrona County Health Department via email: [email protected]
- Practice social distancing by sitting distance between yourself and other people. It is especially important for people at greater risk to become very ill.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If water and soap are not readily available, use a disinfectant containing at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with sick people
- Stay home when you are sick
- Cover cough and sneeze. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing or using the inside of your elbow.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that touch regularly. These include tables, door knobs, light switches, worksheets, handles, desks, telephones, keyboards, toilets, taps and sinks.
Here is a list of area closures attributed to COVID-19.