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Gov. Gordon Tests Positive For COVID-19

Wyoming's Gov. Mark Gordon has tested positive for COVID-19. His office said he has only minor symptoms at this point, including a dry cough, and "plans to continue working on behalf of Wyoming remotely."

Gordon was prompted to take a test after learning two policy advisors in his office had tested positive for the virus. It was those initial positive results that led to the State Capitol Building closing down November 24 for deep cleaning.

Buck McVeigh, Gordon's Chief of Staff, said everyone is doing their part, including wearing masks and social distancing, but that it's bound to happen with the prevalence of the virus. Over the past week, Wyoming has seen an average of 687 new cases per day. In early September, that number was closer to 20, according to Wyoming Department of Health data.

Maggie Mullen is Wyoming Public Radio's regional reporter with the Mountain West News Bureau. Her work has aired on NPR, Marketplace, Science Friday, and Here and Now. She was awarded a 2019 regional Edward R. Murrow Award for her story on the Black 14.
Before Wyoming, Cooper McKim has reported for NPR stations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and South Carolina. He's reported breaking news segments and features for several national NPR news programs. Cooper is the host of the limited podcast series Carbon Valley. Cooper studied Environmental Policy and Music. He's an avid jazz piano player, backpacker, and podcast listener.
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