At this time there are three reported Wyoming cases.
The Wyoming Department of Health is closely monitoring the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak situation and sharing recommendations. At this time, the overall risk to our residents remains low.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which cause the common cold in people and others that circulate among animals. COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, China in late 2019.
This is a new virus and new viruses need special attention. We don’t yet know how easily COVID-19 spreads and how many people will experience severe illness. However, the symptoms reported with this disease are familiar to all of us: fever, cough and shortness of breath. Some of the steps that can help prevent the spread of such illnesses include: avoiding contact with sick people, staying home when sick, covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and washing hands often and carefully.
Travel Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends avoiding all nonessential travel to China, Iran, most of Europe and South Korea. CDC also says older adults and those with chronic medical conditions should consider postponing nonessential global travel.
CDC also recommends travelers, particularly those with underlying health issues, avoid all cruise ship travel worldwide at this time.
Read about CDC’s travel information recommendations related to coronavirus disease 2019.
Helpful Links and Notices
General Information
Learn more about coronavirus disease 2019 from the CDC
(CDC information includes prevention strategies, case counts, frequently asked questions and answers, travel guidance,.)
CDC Guidance Information
Read guidance information for long-term care facilities
Read guidance information for schools and childcare facilities
Read guidance information for higher education
Read guidance information for businesses and employers
Information for Wyoming Healthcare Providers
Read the March 13 notice sent by the Wyoming Department of Health to Wyoming healthcare providers
(Includes updated testing information.)
Read the COVID-19 monitoring policy for Wyoming
Read information from CDC about evaluating and reporting persons under investigation
Read CDC’s infection prevention and control recommendations for COVID-19
For specific guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for various types of certified Wyoming healthcare facilities, please visit online information from the WDH Healthcare Licensing and Surveys Office.
Providers no longer need to obtain WDH approval to submit specimen samples. Providers with non-urgent questions can email wdh.covid19@wyo.gov. Our Public Health Emergency Line at 1-888-996-9104 is available for providers with urgent patient care or public health concerns.
Questions?
If you are sick, please contact your healthcare provider. Wyoming residents with general questions about COVID-19 may send an email to wdh.covid19@wyo.gov.
Public health nurses can be a helpful source of information. Learn how to contact Wyoming’s public health nursing county offices.