Variances exempt county from state health orders

WORLAND — Washakie County Health Officer Dr. Amber Moss requested a variance on statewide Health Order 4 requiring face coverings in public spaces to protect the public from COVID-19. The variance was approved and signed on Friday, Feb. 19 by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist.

The variance exempts individuals within Washakie County from the requirements in order 4 which states anyone over th...