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Wyo Health Dept. reports first measles case of year, found in Fremont County
by Marianne Zumberge May 1, 2026, 10:30 am
WYOMING — A case of measles has been confirmed in a Fremont County adult, marking the first confirmed case in the state this year.
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) made the announcement on Friday, noting that the infected adult was of “unconfirmed vaccination status.” Last year, the state saw a total of 15 cases, the first appearance of measles in the state since 2010.
The agency noted that members of the public could have been exposed to infection at the following locations, since the measles virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infectious individual leaves an area:
Walmart Supercenter, 1733 N Federal Blvd, Riverton, WY 82501
Friday, April 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Maverik, 819 E. Coulter Ave, Powell, WY 82435
Saturday, April 25, from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m...
Wyo Health Dept. reports first measles case of year, found in Fremont County
by Marianne Zumberge May 1, 2026, 10:30 am
WYOMING — A case of measles has been confirmed in a Fremont County adult, marking the first confirmed case in the state this year.
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) made the announcement on Friday, noting that the infected adult was of “unconfirmed vaccination status.” Last year, the state saw a total of 15 cases, the first appearance of measles in the state since 2010.
The agency noted that members of the public could have been exposed to infection at the following locations, since the measles virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infectious individual leaves an area:
Walmart Supercenter, 1733 N Federal Blvd, Riverton, WY 82501
Friday, April 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Maverik, 819 E. Coulter Ave, Powell, WY 82435
Saturday, April 25, from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m...