Sublette County Public Health Update: January 21, 2022
by Sublette County Public Health
January 22, 2022
COVID Update
The Wyoming Department of Health reported 81 new COVID-19 cases in Sublette County this week. There are currently 23 active cases in Sublette County, with 1,626 recoveries and 24 deaths, for a total of 1,669 cases since the pandemic began.
Sublette County moved into the Red or High Transmission Zone for community spread reflecting the increase in case counts in the past two weeks (January 6 – 19). Most of the state is in the red.
For this week’s local Sublette County COVID video update, please visit our Facebook page. Today’s video update is available here (https://fb.watch/aGHPiHcQDE/).
Clinics and schools are all reporting high numbers of the typical winter viruses – RSV, Influenza A, and unidentified viruses as well as another uptick in COVID cases. To help protect yourself and your family — remember to keep hydrated, take supplements as directed by your doctor, wash your hands, use a mask when going out in crowded places, stay home and rest when you aren’t feeling well. Be sure to call your healthcare provider when needed.
Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines
As of January 17, 2022 – 3,364 people, or 34.22% of our population, have been fully vaccinated in Sublette County.
Public Health offers weekly COVID vaccine clinics for ages 5+ years. Flu vaccinations are available at our scheduled clinics or by appointment on other days. Walk-ins are welcome on our scheduled clinic days or call 367-2157 to schedule an appointment. Pfizer, Peds Pfizer, and Moderna are offered at our weekly clinics. You are eligible for a booster 5 months after your last Pfizer or Moderna shot and 2 months after a J&J vaccine.
Please note, Janssen (J&J) vaccine will no longer be offered at our clinics.
Tuesdays at the Public Health Office in the Marbleton Senior Center
• 1 to 3:30 pm for flu and COVID vaccinations/boosters
• Appointments recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
Thursdays at the Public Health Office in Pinedale
• 1 to 4 pm for flu and COVID vaccinations/boosters.
• Appointments recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
Please bring your COVID vaccine card and completed vaccine consent form with you. We ask that you wear a mask in our offices for your appointment.
COVID-19 Testing
Please see our website for information: https://www.sublettewycovid.com/testing
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