WYOMING — COVID-19 related hospitalizations are again climbing in Wyoming, according to recent data from the Wyoming Department of Health.

As of June 13, 2021, 47 people are currently hospitalized in the state of Wyoming due to COVID-19. Of those, 21 are being treated at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Ten are being treated at Wyoming Medical Center. St. John’s Health in Jackson is treating two patients, as of June 13.

Wyoming Department of Health

Most hospitalizations are among people who have not been fully vaccinated, a spokesperson for the Wyoming Department of Health told Wyoming Public Radio.

On March 14, only nine COVID-19 patients were reported in the state. Hospitalizations peaked on Nov. 30, 2020, with 247 patients statewide.

Teton County is leading the state in vaccinations with 56.11% of the total population fully vaccinated. Statewide, 30% of the population is fully vaccinated, 59% of the senior population 65+ is vaccinated. In Laramie County, where most of the current COVID-19 patients are hospitalized, 30.65% of the population is fully vaccinated.

Wyoming Department of Health

Hospitalization data are collected through self-reporting.

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.