Star Valley virus cases not ‘community spread,’ says health official
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS The four currently confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County were not the result of “community transmission,” Star Valley Health CEO Bren Lowe told SVI Media this week. “All of those cases [which are within Star…
Case numbers at 212, leaders signal special session
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 212 on Monday with the diagnosis of 12 new cases in eight counties. As case numbers continued to grow, the state’s legislative leaders signaled that a…
Coronavirus cases up to 197
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count increased to 197 on Sunday as the state Department of Health reported 10 new cases in seven counties. The Health Department reported new cases in Fremont, Laramie, Lincoln, Sheridan, Sweetwater,…
Wyoming’s COVID-19 cases rise to 187; governor orders quarantine for visitors to state
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of reported coronavirus cases in Wyoming surged to 187 on Saturday morning, an increase of 21 cases overnight. Eight counties showed a rise in reported cases, with Fremont County — one of…
Star Valley Health details efforts, current preparedness and capacity for potential COVID-19 spread
The following is a news release from Star Valley Health Star Valley Health has been meeting in response to COVID-19 since January. It currently meets on a daily basis in continued planning as it prepares to care for the community…
Lincoln County Public Health clarifies testing process
Rumors persist that Lincoln County’s zero number as it pertains to confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus is not an accurate one due to the high number of workers from the Star Valley area who make the daily commute to…
Department Advice on Potential Coronavirus Illnesses
As reported coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases continue to go up and because not everyone who may be ill can be tested, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official is offering advice on what residents who are sick with a…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up to 95, only 16 hospitalized
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming tripled in the course of a week, but only 16 of those patients have been hospitalized, according to the state’s health officer. Dr. Alexia Harrist, speaking during…
Wyoming coronavirus case count jumps to 53; Gordon urges people to stay home
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count grew to 53 on Thursday, but reports from two county health agencies indicated some of those patients have already recovered. Meanwhile, Gov. Mark Gordon again urged Wyoming residents to stay…
26 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Wyoming
As of 7 a.m. Monday March 23, 2020, here are the numbers of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the State of Wyoming broken down by county. Albany: 0 Big Horn: 0 Campbell:…