Wyoming governor has COVID; Teton cases climb during holiday week

Rebecca Huntington
Rebecca Huntington

Managing Editor Rebecca Huntington has worked for newspapers across the West for three decades.

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Nov 25, 2020
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Gov. Mark Gordon received results today of a COVID-19 test that showed he is positive for the virus, his office announced this afternoon.

"He only has minor symptoms at this time and plans to continue working on behalf of Wyoming remotely," stated the news release from his office.

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