Johnson County EOC Weekend Update

As of Sunday afternoon, the Wyoming Department of Health was reporting 86 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, with five cases confirmed in Johnson County.

There have been 1,203 tests completed at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory, one at the CDC lab, and 436 reported by commercial labs.

The Emergency Operations Center was closed over the weekend.

They can be reached via phone (307-425-6560) or by email ( jcwycovid19eoc@gmail.com).

For more information, the CDC has a section on the contact risk on their website.

https://www.cdc.gov/corona…/2019-ncov/…/risk-assessment.html.

As a reminder, all persons should assume that they have COVID19 and follow the social distancing guidelines. Many people have mild illness from COVID19 and could spread the virus in our community.

The EOC reminds all citizens that social distancing should be followed at all times, even out of doors. The CDC recommends a distance of six feet or greater to prevent the virus from spreading to unaffected individuals. The virus can survive on surfaces for multiple days. Everyone could be a potential carrier.

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon urged Wyomingites to stay home whenever possible. Voluntary public actions could alleviate the need to implement more stringent measures. To that effect, the Wyoming Department of Health is continuing the current Statewide Orders.

Until April 17, 2020, The Wyoming Department of Health proclaims: the closure of bars, restaurants, theaters gymnasiums, child care facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and trade schools (Wyoming State Health Order #1) the cessation of gatherings over 10 (Wyoming State Health Order #2) the closure of nail salons, hair salons, massage parlors, tattoo, body art, and piercing shops, cosmetology, electrology, and esthetic services(Wyoming State Health Order #3)

JOHNSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Superintendent Jim Wagner announced that JCSD#1 will follow Wyoming Department of Health Guidelines. Students will continue on-line school until at least April 17.

COVID Evaluation Center

JCHC has established a COVID Evaluation Center with the capability to evaluate patients with respiratory symptoms in an isolated part of the hospital. Patients who wish to access the COVID Evaluation Center must call (307) 684-2228 in advance to undergo a phone screening with a nurse prior to arriving.

The COVID Evaluation Center will operate beginning March 30, Monday-Friday from 10am to 5pm.

Clinic Appointments.

Clinic Patients can call 684-2228 from their vehicle, to avoid sitting in the waiting room. If you do not have a cell phone, call before you leave home.

Supplies

JCHC collaborated with Sheridan Memorial Hospital and Campbell County Health on a joint supply order for mass quantities of N95 masks, procedure masks, isolation gowns, and gloves. The delivery date is not confirmed yet.

Telehealth Options

Beginning Monday, March 30, JCHC’s clinic will offer telehealth services (basic primary care visits, consultations, and wellness checks). Patients are encouraged to access the Follow My Health portal on the front page of the JCHC website, or go to https://jchealthcare.followmyhealth.com/ and complete the online form. Then call the Family Medical Center to set up the appointment. 684-2228.

BUFFALO URGENT CARE

Telehealth Options

Buffalo Urgent Care offers Telemedicine visits. Phone 307-620-9623 to make an appointment.

JOHNSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Johnson County Commissioners resolved to reduce access to county facilities in the following ways:

The Historic Courthouse is closed to all nonessential public traffic. Business can be conducted via mail, phone, online applications, or a dropbox that has been installed in the parking lot. The west parking lot entrance remains open for essential visits only. Only one person will be admitted at a time.

The Johnson County Judicial Center is closed to the public. To arrange essential visits, contact the respective Clerks of Court or the County Attorney’s office via phone. A drop box for documents and payments is being installed.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has reduced services as follows: Applications for Concealed Carry Permits will not be accepted. Please call for information about other services.

Notary services are available Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, from the Sheriff’s Office only.

Contact visits between inmates and non-essential personnel have been suspended.

AA, Church, and Ministerial visits will be conducted via video.

Mental Health Counselors and Attorneys are permitted via visitation booths, video, and phone conferencing.

Fingerprinting has been suspended. Tours have been suspended.

The following public areas and/or buildings are closed to the public: The Johnson County Planning Office; Harold Jarrard Park; The Johnson County Fairgrounds; The Administrative Office of Road and Bridge; The Johnson County Extension Office; The Jim Gatchell Museum building, call or visit via social media; the Johnson County Library, Buffalo and Kaycee branches, call or visit via social media; the Recycling Center; Bomber Mountain Civic Center.

SENIOR CENTER

The Buffalo Area Transportation System will be suspending all non-essential bus rides. They will provide transportation only for those who have medical appointments. Riders will be screened. Grocery store and Food Pantry pickups will continue. Prescription Drug pickup available on a case-by-case basis. For more information call 307-684-9551.

Kaycee residents over 60 may request meal delivery by calling the County Inn Cafe at (307) 738-2291.

JOHNSON COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER

Community Volunteers Needed. JCHC is looking for people who can sew protective gowns and for people who can create a face shield for our employees.

Go to JCHC’s website at www.jchealthcare.com for instructions on how to help.

Blood Drive. Healthy people are strongly encouraged to donate blood during this time due to the growing blood supply shortage across the country. A blood drive will occur on April 20 from 12:30 to 6pm at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Contact www.bloodhero.com for information and to make an appointment.

EOC releases will be published daily as needed. For further questions, contact the Johnson County Emergency Operations Center: 307-425-6560.

For the most current information, please visit www.johnsoncountywyoming.org/covid-19.

A COVID-19 response email has been set up for Johnson County: jcwycovid19eoc@gmail.com.