Message from the Sublette COVID-19 Response Group
Sublette County has 1st positive coronavirus case
by COVID-19 Response Group
March 28, 2020
March 28, 2020 - The COVID-19 Response Group wants to update the public on our first positive COVID-19 case in Sublette County. This morning, Sublette Public Health was notified by the Wyoming Department of Health Lab of our first positive case in Sublette County. We understand this can be concerning for our residents but there is no reason to panic. We would like to continue to stress the importance of social distancing and to stay home, if at all possible. This positive case just makes it that much more important for citizens to follow current US Coronavirus Guidelines (listed below).
The first COVID-19 positive case identified in Sublette County is a 59-year adult female in the Pinedale area. She was appropriately tested based on clinical symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath) with other potential exposure risks. This client has been self-isolating, as instructed, since she became symptomatic and was tested. Wyoming Department of Health and the State Epidemiologist are continuing to follow-up with the patient to learn more about the patient’s exposure risk and to identify and communicate with anyone who may have been in close contact with the patient. Known contacts will be monitored for symptoms and tested if needed.
This serves as a reminder that we need to follow the State Orders issued by our WDH State Health Officer, Dr. Alexia Harrist. Please be diligent in following guidelines from the State and CDC to help reduce the risk to our Sublette County Residents and "Flatten the curve" of spread.
Current US Coronavirus Guidelines
1. Social distancing strategies
• Avoid gatherings and cancel events for groups of more than 10 people.
• Increase physical space between yourself and other people (>6 feet, if possible).
• Avoid eating or drinking at bars, restaurants, and food courts—use drive-thru, pick-up, or delivery options. (BARS Closed already, some local restaurants offering curbside or delivery)
• Work from home whenever possible or stagger schedules to reduce risk.
• If you are a person with a serious underlying health condition (like diabetes, heart disease, or chronic lung disease), stay home and away from other people.
2. Take steps to protect others:
• Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.
• Keep your children home if they are sick—do not send them to school or daycare.
• If someone in your household has tested positive for coronavirus, keep the entire household at home. Instructions will be given to you by Public Health or your medical provider.
• Avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips, and social visits.
• Do not visit nursing homes or retirement or long-term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance.
3. Practice good hygiene strategies:
• Wash your hands, especially after touching any frequently used item or surface. Wash hands for at least 20 seconds lathering all hand surfaces.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Sneeze or cough into a tissue, or the inside of your elbow.
• Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces as much as possible.
We also want to add per HIPPA regulation we cannot share the identity of the patient and would ask the public to understand if you were the one testing positive would you want others to know your identity? Again, we are asking the community to help us in practicing these measures to protect themselves and our community members. We will get through this as a County together and we will update you when we have more information. The Sublette County COVID-19 Response Team will work to keep you updated as we have more information.
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For updated coronavirus (COVID-19)information, visit the State of Wyoming's COVID-19 page here.
Wyoming small businesses are now eligible to apply for up to $2 million per company in federal economic disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). More information can be found here
Related Links:
Sublette County COVID19 Response Group
Sublette County Public Health - Facebook page
Sublette County Emergency Management - Facebook page
Sublette County Rural Health Care District - Facebook page
Sublette County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page
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