Sublette County Public Health Update: November 19, 2021
by Sublette County Public Health
November 19, 2021
COVID Update
The Wyoming Department of Health announced another death of a Sublette County resident this week. Sublette County Public Health sends their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. WDH reported 42 new COVID-19 cases in Sublette County in the past week. There are currently 18 active cases in Sublette County, with 1,425 recoveries and 22 deaths, for a total of 1,423 cases since the pandemic began.
Sublette County remains in the Orange or Moderate High Transmission Zone for community spread this week reflecting the increase in cases in the past two weeks, the rest of the state is split on being in the red or in an orange or lower zone. (source: https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/County-Metrics-November-17-2021.pdf)
Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines
As of November 15, 2021 – 3,085 people, or 31.38% of our population, have been fully vaccinated in Sublette County.
Public Health continues to offer weekly COVID vaccine clinics for ages 5+ years. Flu vaccinations are available at our scheduled clinics or by appointment on other days.Please note that we have moved back to our Public Health Offices for clinics. Due to high demand for vaccines, we are recommending that you call to schedule your appointment time. Walk-ins will be accepted but priority will be given to our scheduled clients. Please call 307-367-2157 to schedule an appointment.
Tuesdays at the Public Health Office in the Marbleton Senior Center
11am to 3:30 pm for flu and COVID vaccinations/boosters Appointments recommended. Walk-ins accepted.
Thursdays at the Public Health Office in Pinedale
10 am to 4 pm for flu and COVID vaccinations/boosters. Appointments recommended. Walk-ins accepted from 2 to 4 pm.Closed Thursday, November 25th – Thanksgiving.
Please bring your COVID vaccine card and completed vaccine consent form with you. We ask that you wear a mask in our offices for your appointment.
Other COVID Vaccine Options:
Surrounding counties have options for vaccinations with extended hours and dates. Public Health Offices and Pharmacy Chains have their clinic information with registration information on these websites.
Teton County – Multiple locations & times. See this website for information: https://www.tetoncountywy.gov/covidvax
Sweetwater County – Multiple locations & times. See this website for information: https://sweetwatercares.com/vaccination-updates/
Ridley’s - See their website for information: https://shopridleys.com/home.php or call 307-367-2131.
COVID-19 Testing
Please see our website for information: https://www.sublettewycovid.com/testing
There will be no briefing email or video update the week of Nov 22, 2021due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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