Week 45: The pandemic in Wyoming from Jan. 16-22
Gov. Gordon extends mask mandate as UK variant appears in Teton County and healthcare providers struggle with high vaccine demand.
alexia harrist
Week 44: The pandemic in Wyoming from Jan. 9-15
Vaccinations pick up speed as COVID-19-related deaths surpass 500 and active cases rise. Many participants in Legislature’s opening day don’t wear masks.
Weeks 41 and 42: The pandemic in Wyo from Dec. 19-Jan. 1
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Wyoming continued to decline thorough the holidays but state announced a record number of deaths, while a more contagious strain of the virus appeared in neighboring Colorado.
Week 40: The pandemic in Wyoming from Dec. 12-18
The first COVID-19 vaccines are administered in Wyoming as active cases continue to drop. Compliance and enforcement of recent orders, meanwhile, prove to be spotty.
Cops, towns, counties and industry divided over new health orders
Politics and personal views are driving inconsistent cooperation with state health orders among law enforcement, local officials and business leaders.
