As of Friday, it accounts for nearly 22% of the state’s confirmed cases, more than 20% of its total cases and 41.7% of its COVID-19 deaths. Fremont County has been hit harder by the coronavirus than any other Wyoming county. The Wind River Hotel & Casino, Little Wind Casino, and 789 Casino and Smokeshop initially closed March 16, less than a week after the first coronavirus case was confirmed in Wyoming. The casino is considered Fremont County’s largest employer. The casino is a major economic driver for its owner, the Northern Arapaho Tribe. Wind River also urges those feeling sick to stay home. The casino asks for people to wash their hands frequently, use hand sanitizer stations, avoid touching their faces, properly cover coughs and avoid frequent cellphone use if they are not regularly disinfecting them. Six feet of distance between people is required, according to a Friday Facebook post, and touching - including handshakes - is to be avoided. Everyone entering the building will first have their temperatures checked. The casino’s return comes with a number of additional safety measures. Face masks will be mandatory for all employees and patrons. The “grand reopening” will take place at noon Wednesday, the casino announced in a Facebook post Thursday. Post Views: 689 (Image provided by )ĬASPER (WNE) - The Wind River Hotel & Casino will reopen next week after closing in March to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
