Death of Teton County man related to coronavirus

Wyoming now has 7 deaths

SHERIDAN — A Teton County man has died after contracting COVID-19. 

"The newly confirmed death involves an older man hospitalized in another state who had existing conditions that put him at higher risk of serious illness related to the virus," stated a Wyoming Department of Health release sent Wednesday evening. 

Wyoming has now had 7 reported deaths, 326 lab-confirmed cases and 121 probable cases reported as of Thursday morning. Find the county-by-county breakdown here.

According to WDH, personal actions that can help avoid the spread of COVID-19 include:

  • Follow current public health orders, which encourage staying home as much as possible.
  • Stay home when sick and avoid contact with other people unless you need medical attention.
  • Follow common-sense steps, such as washing your hands often and well; covering your coughs and sneezes; and cleaning and disinfecting.

Symptoms reported with COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath.

The Sheridan Press will continue to update this post with more information.

 

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