CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s number of COVID-19 Coronavirus positive cases and recoveries saw an increase over the weekend.
According to the Wyoming Department of Health’s May 4 report, the state now has 444 positive COVID-19 cases, 152 probable, 405 recovered and seven deaths. So far, 10,763 tests have been completed in the state. The number of positive cases increased by 24, probable cases increased by five and the number of recoveries increased by 18 since Friday’s report.
Of those tested, 45.5 percent had contact with a known COVID-19 positive patient, 16.9 percent were from a community spread, 11 percent were from domestic travel, 2.7 percent were from international travel, 12.4 don’t know where they contracted the virus and 15.1 percent are still under investigation.
The most common symptoms reported by Wyomingites who have tested positive for the virus are cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, runny nose, shortness of breath, chills, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, loss of smell or taste, fatigue, and abdominal pain.
Cough was the most common symptom with 66.7 percent reporting it, followed by fever at 57 percent, headache at 55.9 percent, and muscle aches at 54.7 About 5 percent reported not having any symptoms at all.
Sweetwater County
Sweetwater County’s 11th confirmed COVID-19 Coronavirus patient, a Rock Springs woman in her 50s, was released from Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County on Sunday, May 3. The woman was notified Wednesday, April 29, that she had contracted the virus and was admitted to the hospital Thursday, April 30.
Ten of the 11 COVID-19 positive patients and seven probable cases have recovered.
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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.
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