Some personal protective equipment ‘difficult to secure’ ahead of Wyoming school year start - Oil City News

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CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education provided an update in a memo to superintendents across the state regarding CARES Act grants to purchase personal protective equipment for school districts.

“All administrative functions have been completed for the purchasing of PPE, and the first round of orders were placed on August 14,” the WDE said.

However, “Due to high demand, some items have been more difficult to secure,” the department adds.

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“The WDE will reach out to each school district this week to establish a point-of-contact that will be responsible for receiving the shipments, confirming that everything is in good condition, and providing final acceptance,” the memo adds. “The final acceptance will allow the WDE to proceed with payment.”

“Shipments may be split, so confirmation of total delivery will be needed for payment to go forward. A few more grant requests have come in for technology and food service, and payments are being processed. You will receive an email in advance of the payments for your district.”

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What to do if you are feeling sick: In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department says that people who are feeling sick or exhibiting symptoms should contact their primary physician.

If you do not have a primary care provider, and live in Natrona County, please contact the COVID-19 hotline, operated by the Casper-Natrona County Department of Health. The line is open Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 577-9892. Hotline services are intended for Natrona County residents and may not be able to provide specific information to persons calling from out of county.

Officials ask that you please do not self-report to the Emergency Room. Persons experiencing problems breathing should call 9-11.

For general inquiries and non-symptom related questions about COVID-19, please contact the Casper-Natrona County Health Department via email: covid@cnchd.org

Practice Social Distancing by putting distance between yourself and other people. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home if you’re sick
Cover coughs and sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

A list of area closures attributed to COVID-19 are available here.