At this time there are 15 reported Wyoming cases.
The Wyoming Department of Health is closely monitoring the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak situation and sharing recommendations.
We don’t yet know exactly how easily COVID-19 spreads and how many people will experience severe illness. While we are facing a rapidly changing situation, the risk to most Wyoming residents remains low at this time.
The symptoms reported with this disease are familiar to all of us: fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Testing Numbers – 3/18/20
Tests completed at Wyoming Public Health Laboratory: 181
Tests completed at CDC lab: 1
Test results reported by commercial labs: 11
Confirmed cases: 15
Counties with confirmed cases: Sheridan, Fremont, Laramie, Park
Click here to find COVID-19 Information for Healthcare Providers.
- Stay home when sick and avoid contact with other people unless you need medical attention.
- Follow advice from CDC on what to do if you think you may be sick.
- Follow common-sense steps such as washing your hands often and well; covering your coughs and sneezes; and cleaning and disinfecting.
- Nursing homes and other healthcare facilities should closely follow guidelines for infection control and prevention.
- As much as possible, assisted living facilities should follow the same infection control and prevention practices as nursing homes.
- Older people and those with health conditions that mean they have a higher chance of getting seriously ill should avoid crowds or close-contact situations.
- Follow current social distancing guidelines.
Helpful Links and Notices
General Information
Learn more about coronavirus disease 2019 from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
(CDC information includes prevention strategies, case counts, frequently asked questions and answers, travel guidance.)
Read CDC’s travel information recommendations.
Selected CDC Guidance Information
Read guidance information for schools and childcare facilities
Read guidance information for higher education
Read guidance information for businesses and employers
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.