CHEYENNE — Wyoming continues to take advantage of the testing kits it has available and so far has completed more than 15,000 COVID-19 Coronavirus tests.
According to the Wyoming Department of Health’s May 13 report, the state has completed 15,231 tests. Of those tests, 96.1 were negative, while 3.9 percent were positive.
The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has completed 6,942 tests, while commercial labs have completed 8,288, and the Centers for Disease Control has completed one.
Wyoming currently has 523 confirmed COVID-19 positive cases, 165 probable cases, 480 recovered cases and seven deaths.
The state saw an increase of 10 COVID-19 positive cases within the last 24 hours and eight of those were reported in Fremont County. Fremont’s confirmed positive numbers continues to rise as testing is more available. As of May 13, Fremont had 190 confirmed and 12 probable cases.
Sweetwater County
The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County was notified by private lab that a Rock Springs teen tested positive for COVID-19 on May 13. She is in good condition and continues to self-isolate at home, according to Sweetwater County Public Health.
This is Sweetwater County’s 14th case and it has been determined that this case is connected to cases No. 11 and No. 13. Further contact tracing continues.
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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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