GOSHEN COUNTY – COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Goshen County, the state of Wyoming and the United States.
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GOSHEN COUNTY – COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Goshen County, the state of Wyoming and the United States.
According to Goshen County Public Health, there are currently 57 active cases, 96 recoveries, 137 total cases and three deaths associated with the virus in the county. Goshen County School District No. 1 reported five active cases, three recoveries and 10 total cases.
As of press time, there were zero hospitalizations in Goshen County.
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported 3,823 active cases, 7,906 recoveries, 10,035 total cases and 77 deaths associated with the virus throughout the state. Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported 8,680,611 total cases with 225,084 deaths related to the virus.
Torrington’s Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) recently decided to move to online and hybrid courses earlier than anticipated due to the increased number of positive cases. EWC’s transition to online courses comes after five students tested positive for the virus, according to EWC’s website.
Wyoming’s State Health Officer and Epidemiologist Alexia Harrist said in a release, “Our coronavirus cases are growing far too quickly, and we are facing a deeply concerning situation across the state. It is up to all of us to help prevent Wyoming’s problem from getting far worse.”
Dr. Harrist was adamant we all need to stay home and away from others when we are sick unless seeking medical help or in an emergency. Dr. Harrist explained how many people have had minor symptoms and assumed it was nothing. These people then spread the virus among their families, friends and workplaces.
“Keeping at least six feet of physical distance between ourselves and others who aren’t members of your household whenever possible continues to be important,” Harrist said in an Oct. 24 press release.
The CDC and the WDH recommend wearing a mask, covering your coughs and sneezes, staying six feet away from others, frequent and thorough hand washing, meeting outdoors when possible and cleaning and disinfecting your homes, schools and workplaces.
