news desk The April 15, 2020, daily situation report from the Sweetwater County COVID-19 Emergency Operations Center was released this afternoon. Here’s our takeaway.
ROCK SPRINGS — Four of Sweetwater County’s confirmed positive COVID-19 Coronavirus patients have recovered. The others remain in fair to good condition and are self-isolating.
Contact tracing is underway on yesterday’s 10th confirmed positive patient, a woman in her 40s from Rock Springs.
The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County reported it hascollected 447 COVID-19 tests with 412 returned negative, 9 positive and 26 pending results. One of these positives is not reflected in County totals as the
patient is from out-of-state and does not reside here.
Castle Rock Medical Center reported it has collected 72 COVID-19 tests with 65 returned negative, 2 positive and 5 pending results.
In addition to state testing, Castle Rock reminds everyone that they have added private lab testing as an additional means to test suspected COVID-19 patients. The turnaround time on these tests is approximately 3 to 4 days. These testing supplies are limited, so patients should call the clinic for a same-day appointment. Castle Rock is not accepting orders for these testing supplies from outside providers.
Donation Made
In other news, the MHSC received a nice donation from the Wyoming Club, according to a press release from MHSC.
The Wyoming Club’s donation has helped boost the Memorial Hospital Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund to nearly $12,000.
“The Wyoming Club’s Pouches for a Purpose was a great event that brought all of us together to raise money for the Memorial Hospital Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund,” Wyoming Club Owner Lena Warren said. “Together, we raised $705 through several personal donations from patrons, staff and sales.”
As of Wednesday morning, the fund stands at $11,985. For more on the COVID-19 Response
Fund click here.
THE LATEST COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS NEWS & INFO FROM THE WYOMING DEPT. OF HEALTH
What to do if you feel sick: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are showing symptoms, please call your primary care provider or seek medical attention.
Please follow these tips to slow the spread of this virus:
- Follow Public Health Orders
- Practice social distancing of 6 feet or more.
- Wear cloth face coverings in public settings, especially when physical distancing of at least 6 feet isn’t available.
- Stay home when sick and avoid other people unless you need medical attention.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Older people and those with health conditions that mean they have a higher chance of getting seriously ill should avoid close-contact situations.
- Long-term care and healthcare facilities should follow guidelines for infection control and prevention.
For current news, updates, closures and resources, please visit our COVID-19 Coronavirus page here.
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