On March 29, 2020, Wyoming's COVID-19 tally has increased to 87 confirmed cases and 20 patients who have completely recovered. The Wyoming Department of Health said test results are now being delivered within 48 hours and that tests that come from the Department of Health are provided free o…

Wyoming is up to 84 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (the number went up just after the recording of this video). Our state received an "F" grade for social distancing in a national study, but we can examine this information both to see what the numbers really mean and how we can keep improving. …

On Friday, March 27, 2020, Wyoming's governor decided to extend the state's health orders that are keeping schools closed to students and certain businesses shut down or limited until at least April 17, two weeks more than originally announced. The federal government passed a $2.2 trillion s…

On March 25, 2020, Gov. Mark Gordon asked all Wyoming residents to stay at home to avoid the spread of coronavirus and only go out in public when "absolutely necessary." This comes the day after Sweetwater County had its first confirmed case. On Wednesday, confirmed cases reached 47. The Cas…

The Rocket Miner covers recent updates, including the latest coronavirus numbers, Rock Springs Mayor Tim Kaumo's statement about limiting the use of city facilities and the formation of five state task forces covering topics ranging from health to education.

Rocket Miner Editor Caleb Smith shares updates on the coronavirus in Wyoming, especially the announcement that schools in Sweetwater County will be closed to students through at least April 3.