CASPER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Health released information about another COVID-19 death in Wyoming on Thursday afternoon, hours after releasing information about another reported death in Sweetwater County.
According to the WDH, an older Fremont County man with health problems has died. The Wyoming resident was hospitalized in another state, according to the statement.
The time of death and what state he was in was not disclosed.
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The new death puts Wyoming’s COVID-19-related death toll at 24, according to the WDH, with 1,644 laboratory-confirmed cases and 382 probable cases reported.
The latest statistics from the Wyoming Department of Health:
What to do if you feel sick: In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department says that people who feel sick or have symptoms should contact their GP.
If you do not have a primary care provider and you live in Natrona County, contact the COVID-19 hotline, operated by the Casper-Natrona County Health Department. The line is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 577-9892. Hotline services are intended for residents of Natrona County and may not be able to provide specific information to callers from outside the county.
Officials request that the emergency room not be informed. People who have trouble breathing should call 9-11.
For general inquiries and non-symptom related questions about COVID-19, contact the Casper-Natrona County Health Department by email: [email protected]
- Practice social distancing putting up distance between you and other people. This is especially important for people who are at increased risk of becoming seriously ill.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay home if you are sick
- Cover coughs and sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, counter tops, handles, desks, telephones, keyboards, toilets, taps, and sinks.
A list of the area closings attributed to COVID-19 are available here.
