Sheridan County IMT Announce Confirmed Case of COVID-19

The Sheridan County Incident Management Team announced Wednesday that they have received notification of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Sheridan County. A news release from Sheridan County IMT states that the case is unique because the elderly patient is from out-of-state and was travelling through the Sheridan area with family. The patient was seen at Sheridan Memorial Hospital and was subsequently tested for COVID-19.

According to Sheridan Memorial, the positive case was identified on Tuesday, June 2. Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Addlesperger said that all protocols that were put in place have been followed and that they continue to monitor the patient and situation to ensure the safety of the patient, hospital employees, and the community.

Sheridan County Public Health conducted the contact tracing investigation related to possible close contact exposure to the public. Sheridan County Public Health Nurse Manager Debra Haar said that at this time, it does not appear there is any indication the community is at risk from this isolated incident, as the patient had little to no contact with the public in Sheridan County and everyone who was identified as a close contact has been contacted by either their employer or Public Health.

Since the patient is from out-of-state and was only travelling through the Sheridan area, Wyoming and Sheridan County COVID-19 numbers will not be affected. The case will be added and recorded in the state where the patient currently resides.  Sheridan County Public Health and the Sheridan County Health Officer expect positive COVID-19 cases in Sheridan County throughout the summer. The last confirmed case of a Sheridan County resident with COVID-19 was reported on April 5th.

The Sheridan County IMT continues to closely monitor COVID-19 within the county. Sheridan County Public Health and Sheridan County Health Officer, Dr. Ian Hunter, will continue to consider county exceptions as they come in. Any business or organization with questions can call Sheridan County Public Health at 307-672-5169.