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Number of new COVID-19 cases declining in Washakie County

WORLAND — Washakie County saw its slowest growth in COVID-19 since the outbreak at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center began May 9 with just two cases from Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, June 9.

Previous to the outbreak, Washakie County had five cases. As of Tuesday, June 9, there were 34 cases. Five of the new cases were community spread.

The two newest cases, reported on Thursday,...