WYOMING — An older male resident of Laramie County has tested positive for COVID-19. The total number of Wyoming cases is now 11.
The Wyoming Department of Health will follow up regarding exposure risks of the new case and will work to identify and communicate with anyone who may have been in close contact with the individual. Known contacts will be monitored for symptoms and tested if needed.
“We don’t yet know exactly how easily COVID-19 spreads and how many people will experience severe illness. While we are facing a rapidly developing situation, the risk to most Wyoming residents remains low at this time,” said a WDH spokesperson.
As of this morning, the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has completed 95 tests. CDC has conducted one test in the state of Wyoming. Nine tests were reported by commercial labs in-state. Confirmed cases total 11 as of 4 p.m., March 17.
Counties with confirmed cases are Sheridan, Fremont, and Laramie.
