Governor, State Health Officer extend Statewide Public Health Orders through April 17
Written by broebling on March 27, 2020
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon and State Health Officer Dr.
Alexia Harrist have extended the three existing statewide health orders through
April 17 to slow community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect
lives.
Current orders closing public places including schools, prohibiting gatherings
of 10 people or more in a single room or confined space (including outdoors)
and closing bars, restaurants, coffee shops and some personal services
businesses will continue through April 17. Food establishments can continue to
provide take out and delivery services.
“I have extended these orders in consultation with Dr. Harrist,” Governor
Gordon said. “Because we’ve seen cases identified in additional counties and
growth in the case numbers, it’s clear how important it is for us to take
sustained action. I understand the ongoing strain that these measures are
having on businesses, workers and Wyoming communities. But it is imperative
that our citizens respond to this public health crisis by staying home whenever
possible and practicing proper social distancing when they must go out. This is
how we can save lives and protect people’s health.”
Dr. Harrist emphasized the extension of the current orders is necessary because
it takes time for social distancing measures to effectively slow the spread of
COVID-19 and to monitor the impacts of those measures on the outbreak in
Wyoming.
“The best tool we have to reduce the potential burden on our healthcare system
and save lives is for all of us to limit our contact with other people as much
as possible,” Dr. Harrist said. “Of course it is most important for people who
are ill to stay home unless they need medical attention.”
The Governor is in continuous communication with Wyoming Department of Health
officials and is prepared to issue updated guidance– including further
statewide orders– should conditions warrant.
As of March 27, the Wyoming Department of Health is reporting 70 confirmed
cases of COVID-19 in 13 Wyoming counties.
Additional COVID-19 resources are available at the state of Wyoming’s COVID-19 website.
Continuation of Statewide Order #1 [PDF]
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