LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming continues to see a gradual increase in COVID-19 cases within its athletic department, which has prompted one team to pause activities.
Twenty student-athletes and two staffers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since the pandemic started in March. As of Wednesday, 11 of those cases were active with four finishing isolation later in the day, UW spokesman Chad Baldwin told the Star Tribune.
While Baldwin said the school has opted not to disclose team-specific numbers, UW on Thursday announced its cheer team will suspend athletic activities because of three cases and "several close contacts" within the program.