Johnson County Seeing Spike in COVID Cases Again

Johnson County is currently seeing an uptick in COVID cases with 13 reported last week and eight the week before, according to a release from the Johnson County COVID Task Force.

Wyoming is seeing an increase in cases as a whole, but the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has Johnson County listed in the “red” category, meaning “High Community Level of Transmission.”

With this designation, the CDC recommends all individuals wear a well-fitting mask when indoors in public locations.

Recommendations are still to stay home when sick, test for COVID-19, wear a mask in public indoor settings, increasing ventilation, and following other recommended precautions to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 to family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors. Close contact is still considered as within 6 feet for 15 minutes or longer.

One of the most effective measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 is to be fully vaccinated and up-to-date on the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccinations are available at Johnson County Public Health, Johnson County Healthcare Center, Corner Stone Pharmacy and Buffalo Prescription Shop.

The Johnson County COVID-19 Taskforce is continuing to monitor COVID-19 in the community.

If you have any questions, visit the COVID Task Force website.

We have provided contact information and information on testing below.

Testing:

COVID-19 testing is available at Johnson County Healthcare Center, Buffalo Urgent Care, and Big Horn Pediatrics and Family Medicine. At home tests are available for purchase at local pharmacies. If you test positive for COVID-19, are unvaccinated, over 50 years old OR have risk factors (including but not limited to obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, cancer, and the immunocompromised) please contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss your eligibility for the COVID-19 specific antiviral treatment that can reduce your chances of severe illness from COVID-19.

With questions, please visit their website: www.jococovid.info or call Johnson County Public Health: (307) 684-2564.