CHEYENNE — Wednesday morning, a third individual tested positive for COVID-19 in Cheyenne. The case pushed the state total to 16 known cases.

The news was shared in a press release by the City of Cheyenne earlier this afternoon.

According to the release, “The Cheyenne Laramie County Health Department, Emergency Management, and all elected officials in the city and county are working together collaboratively to ensure the safety of public health. More information regarding potential closures in the community will be shared as soon as they are available.”

The Wyoming Department of Heath had not released any information regarding the newest coronavirus case in Cheyenne.

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