Cheyenne Animal Shelter Closes After COVID-19 Infections

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Cheyenne Animal Shelter has closed to the public after staffers tested positive for COVID-19.

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The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports the shelter’s Sunday announcement said quarantine procedures left the shelter with a staff shortage.

Shelter pets will continue to be cared for during the closure.

Officials plan on re-starting preventative measures like mask-wearing upon reopening to ensure staffers stay healthy.