2005 PRESS RELEASES:

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October 7, 2005
Wyoming Department of Health Officials confirm first fatality due to West Nile virus infection in Wyoming resident this year

CHEYENNE - After reviewing test results from a private reference laboratory in Washington state and speaking with the patient's physician in Billings on Thursday, the first fatality due to West Nile virus infection in a Wyoming resident this year has been confirmed, said Kelly Weidenbach, a surveillance epidemiologist with the Wyoming Department of Health.{more}

September 26, 2005
Wyoming Department of Health officials announce one more human case of West Nile virus; Horse cases jump in past week

CHEYENNE - One more human case of West Nile virus in a Wyoming resident was announced today by Wyoming Department of Health epidemiologist, Nicole Lindsey.{more}

September 16, 2005
Wyoming Department of Health officials announce first human case of West Nile virus in 2005

CHEYENNE - This year's first human case of West Nile virus in a Wyoming resident has been identified in an adult male from Sheridan County, Wyoming Department of Health spokesman, Ross Doman, said today.{more}

July 25, 2005
Four More Horses with West Nile Virus Identified; Health Officials Recommend People Take Precautions Against Mosquito Bites

CHEYENNE - Terry Creekmore, the West Nile Virus Surveillance Coordinator for the Wyoming Department of Health, said today that four more horses with West Nile virus have been identified in Wyoming, bringing the total to seven for the year. No humans have tested positive in the state thus far. {more}

June 17, 2005
First West Nile Virus-Positive Horses this Year Identified in Platte and Fremont Counties

CHEYENNE - Terry Creekmore, the West Nile Virus Surveillance Coordinator for the Wyoming Department of Health, said today that a horse in Platte County and another in Fremont County have been identified as the first animals positive for West Nile virus this season. No humans have tested positive in Wyoming thus far. {more}

May 12, 2005
State Health and Agriculture Officials Ramping Up West Nile Virus Testing for 2005; Emergency Money Avalable to Supplement Mosquito Control Programs for Counties and Municipalities

CHEYENNE - Terry Creekmore, the West Nile Virus Surveillance Coordinator for the Wyoming Department of Health, said today that dead bird and horse testing is underway to monitor the reemergance of the disease in the state. Creekmore said that, thus far, 13 birds and 18 horses have tested negative. Birds and horses provide an early warning because they typically become ill from WNV before humans. {more}