Sublette County Public Health Update: January 28, 2022
by Sublette County Public Health
January 27, 2022
COVID Update
The Wyoming Department of Health reported 98 new COVID-19 cases in Sublette County this week. WDH also announced another death of a Sublette County resident this week. Public Health sends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. There are currently 14 active cases in Sublette County, with 1,728 recoveries and 25 deaths, for a total of 1,767 cases since the pandemic began.
Sublette County remains in the Red or High Transmission Zone for community spread reflecting the increase in case counts in the past two weeks (January 13 – 26). Most of the state is in the dark red/very high transmission rate.
For this week’s Sublette County COVID video update, please visit our Facebook page for the link.
Sublette County Public Health has received lab confirmation this week of the Omicron variant for several Sublette County residents. While local case numbers continue to rise, please remember to keep hydrated, take supplements as directed by your doctor, wash your hands, use a mask when going out in crowded places, stay home and rest when you aren’t feeling well. Be sure to call your healthcare provider when needed.
Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines
As of January 24, 2022 – 3,382 people, or 34.40% of our population, have been fully vaccinated in Sublette County–around 50 people per week continue to come for vaccinations at our Marbleton & Pinedale Public Health COVID clinics.
Public Health offers weekly COVID vaccine clinics for ages 5+ years. Flu vaccinations are available at our scheduled clinics or by appointment on other days. Walk-ins are welcome on our scheduled clinic days or call 307-367-2157 to schedule an appointment. Pfizer, Peds Pfizer, and Moderna are offered at our weekly clinics. You are eligible for a booster 5 months after your last Pfizer or Moderna shot and 2 months after a J&J vaccine. Please note, Janssen (J&J) vaccine will no longer be offered at our clinics.
Tuesdays at the Public Health Office in the Marbleton Senior Center
• 1 to 3:30 pm for flu and COVID vaccinations/boosters
• Appointments recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
Thursdays at the Public Health Office in Pinedale
• 1 to 4 pm for flu and COVID vaccinations/boosters.
• Appointments recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
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.
COVID-19 Testing
Please see our website for information: https://www.sublettewycovid.com/testing
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