COVID-19

 

Weston County Health Services staff have been working during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide the safest medical care possible.

The Centers for Disease Control website states COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

 

Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Bluish lips or face

Call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

There are a lot of questions about COVID-19. If you feel you need to come to the Emergency Room, please call 307-746-3700 before you do. We are taking precautions for the health of everyone.

For information on visiting a resident at Weston County Manor please call 746-2793.

To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine please visit the Centers for Disease control via the link below for information.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html

How many cases are in Wyoming? Has anyone tested positive in Weston County? Where can I get information about the COVID-19 vaccine? Below you will find a link to helpful information from the Wyoming Department of Health website during the 2020 Pandemic. Information is also available by calling 2-1-1 or 1-888-425-7138.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)