Wyoming reports 44 new confirmed COVID cases; zero in Natrona County By Brendan LaChance on May 12, 2021
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CASPER, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 44 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Wednesday, May 12 update.
There have been 49,686 total confirmed cases in Wyoming since the pandemic began. Probable cases rose by 14 on Wednesday to a total of 9,207.
Zero additional confirmed cases were reported in Natrona County on Wednesday, where the total stands at 5,947 confirmed cases. Probable cases rose by six to 2,056.
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No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Wednesday. Two additional COVID-19 related deaths among Wyoming residents were reported on Tuesday which brought the total number of Wyoming residents who have reportedly died after contracting COVID-19 since the pandemic began to 712.
By Brendan LaChance on May 10, 2021
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CASPER, Wyo. Wyoming Superintendent Jillian Balow asked school districts across the state to complete a COVID-19 related survey being conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which aims to identify best practicing on mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in K-12 schools.
“Since Wyoming is the national leader for in-person instruction this school year, it is important that our story is shared,” Balow said in a memo released on Monday. “The CDC wants to gain more knowledge about what strategies can be used to mitigate the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 within the school setting.”
81 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wyoming Friday, 8 in Natrona County By Greg Hirst on May 7, 2021
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CASPER, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 81 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Friday, May 7 update.
There have been 49,477 total confirmed cases in Wyoming since the pandemic began. Probable cases rose by 15 on Friday to a total of 9,146.
Eight additional confirmed cases were reported in Natrona County on Friday, bringing the total to 5,936 confirmed cases. Probable cases remained at 2,044.
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Friday’s hospitalization data had not yet been updated as of 3 pm Friday. The number of people hospitalized due to COVID-19 dropped to 24 on Thursday, according to the WDH. That’s down from a recent peak of 37 last Saturday, a number not seen since mid February. Hospitalizations peaked in Wyoming on Nov. 30, 2020 at 247.
Wyoming reports 62 more confirmed COVID cases; zero again in Natrona By Brendan LaChance on May 6, 2021
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CASPER, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 62 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Thursday, May 6 update.
There have been 49,396 total confirmed cases in Wyoming since the pandemic began. Probable cases rose by 27 on Thursday to a total of 9,131.
No additional COVID deaths were reported Thursday. Three additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Tuesday. The total number of Wyoming residents who have reportedly died after contracting COVID-19 since the pandemic began rose to 710.
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Hospitalization data had not been updated as of 3 pm Thursday. The number of people hospitalized due to COVID-19 dropped to 31 on Wednesday, down from 35 on Tuesday, according to the WDH. Hospitalizations peaked in Wyoming on Nov. 30, 2020 at 247.
Wyoming reports three additional COVID deaths; hospitalizations climb to 37 By Brendan LaChance on May 4, 2021
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CASPER, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 52 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 during their 3 pm Tuesday, May 4 update.
There have been 49,276 total confirmed cases in Wyoming since the pandemic began. Probable cases rose by 25 Tuesday to a total of 9,091.
Three additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Tuesday. The total number of Wyoming residents who have reportedly died after contracting COVID-19 since the pandemic began rose to 710.
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The number of people hospitalized due to COVID-19 rose to 37 on Monday, according to the WDH. Tuesday hospitalization data was not available as of 3 pm. The last time Wyoming hospitals had at least 37 COVID patients was Feb. 15. Hospitalizations peaked in Wyoming on Nov. 30, 2020 at 247.