Wyoming health official fired after mask mandate ordered

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Officials in northern Wyoming have voted to remove Dr. Ed Zimmerman from his position as Washakie County health officer, a decision Zimmerman believes is in response to him implementing a mask mandate.

Washakie County Commission Chair Fred Frandson said Tuesday that Zimmerman’s departure was not a result of the local mask mandate but said he could not discuss why he was removed because the county does not publicly discuss personnel matters, The Casper Star-Tribune reported.

Zimmerman said there were several health officials who were worried they could lose their jobs by implementing mask mandates.

“It had to do with the health order in some way,” Zimmerman said of him losing his job.

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