The Wyoming Department of Health reported eight more coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday, a decline of 65.22% that followed a drop of 20.69% a week earlier.
As many as 237 cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have now been detected in 10 of Wyoming's 23 counties, according to Wyoming Department of Health data.
Despite recent surges in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta Variant, Governor Gordon stated that he will not require school districts to implement mask mandates.
Amid a number of disheartening recent events in Wyoming, the Casper Pride organization has published a newsletter, offering ways to get involved in the community and move forward in positive ways.
"Remember, the hospitalizations due to COVID-19 - 99.8% of them are people who have not had their vaccine," he said. "So those of you out there who have not had a vaccine; you're a sitting duck right now."