Skip to Content

Taiwan gives Wyoming 50,000 face masks for COVID-19 effort

N95 respirator mask logo_0921
Pixnio

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming has received 50,000 protective face masks from the Taiwanese government to protect health care workers and others from the coronavirus, Gov. Mark Gordon said.

"We will be distributing those masks soon to where they are needed most. We thank the people of Taiwan for their support of Wyoming," Gordon wrote in a Facebook post.

The U.S. government has provided far fewer masks, gloves and other protective items than Wyoming has requested and in some cases has diverted requested supplies for use elsewhere in the U.S., the Casper Star-Tribune reports.

Taiwan has maintained a close relationship with Wyoming in recent years. Wyoming opened a trade office in Taipei in 2018 in a bid to boost exports including beef.

A Taiwanese official addressed Wyoming lawmakers at the Capitol earlier this year.

Article Topic Follows: Coronavirus Coverage

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content