COVID-19
New COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Sheridan County
Published
4 years agoon
By
Ron Richter
The Sheridan County Incident Management Team announced Thursday that a Sheridan County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of lab confirmed cases in Sheridan County to 16, 15 of which have recovered. The news release from the IMT states that the new case has no identifiable origin and that the individual has no history of travel. At least 15 close contacts to the individual are going under quarantine orders and will be monitored by Sheridan County Public Health. The investigation is ongoing and Public Health continues to conduct contact tracing.
There have been 9 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 in non Sheridan County residents who were tested in Sheridan. 7 have recovered and the two active positives are from out of state and are returning to their place of residence. The investigation into possible contacts has been concluded by Public Health and all relevant parties have been contacted. The IMT issued a reminder that as travel increases throughout the summer, positive cases are expected to increase as well. The public is encouraged to follow the guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and the Wyoming Department of Health. Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with those who are sick or may have been exposed. Wear cloth face coverings when out in the public. Stay home if sick (but if you are concerned it may be more than just a cold, please consult your physician). Avoid gatherings of 10 or more people.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.
Teri Haley
July 10, 2020 at 1:00 pm
I am concerned for my 95 year old mother when I read about increased cases in Wyoming. Are people in Sheridan wearing masks because I have seen photos on Facebook where people are not wearing them.
Harriett Oleson
July 11, 2020 at 6:21 am
Unfortunately Teri, not very many folks in Sheridan are wearing masks in public. I Don’t know if they are making a political statement, or masks are too uncomfortable for tough Wyomingites, or they believe Covid-19 is a hoax, or they don’t care about their personal health, or they simply want to show total disrespect for the health of folks around them.
Teri Haley
July 10, 2020 at 1:01 pm
What does awaiting moderation mean?
Dennis Fox
July 13, 2020 at 2:38 pm
In Wyoming, we’ve had twice as many highway deaths (43) as covid (21). Should we ban cars? Limit speed to 20 mph? In Wyoming we are all free to go about our life, with or without a fear-mask; as it should be in a free republic. Live and let live.
Harriett Oleson
July 14, 2020 at 7:03 am
Dennis. In our “free republic”, We have laws about seat belts that save lives, lower insurance and health costs. We have laws about driver education, we require driver’s licenses and safer cars and yes, speed limits. ALL of these laws save lives!!!!!! Comparing masks to driving is an eye-opener. Just how many deaths would we have if Wyoming didn’t have laws governing how citizens drive???????? How many Covid-19 deaths would there be if Wyoming folks would simply respect their fellow citizens and wear a mask… Live and let live Dennis. Show respect for your fellow man…
mike mclaughlin
July 15, 2020 at 5:27 pm
Please dont call it a “mask” the correct term is MUZZLE