Jackson Hole COVID-19 Coverage and Resources
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The Latest
- Health officials stress that if you feel sick, please stay home and pick up the phone. Call your doctor or St. John’s Health: 307-739-4898 for a COVID-19 phone evaluation
- For those who are under or uninsured, call Teton County Health Department for a COVID-19 free test voucher: 307-733-6401
- To slow the spread of COVID-19, a face mask mandate is in effect for Teton County
- To sign up for COVID-19 Nixle updates for Teton County, text TC_COVID to 888777
Resources + What You Need to Know
Teton County Emergency Services, Teton County Health Department, St. John’s Health and the Town of Jackson launched a resource site with information on food, financial and business assistance; business closures; mental health services; and restaurants offering curbside and takeout options.
KHOL Tracks COVID-19
A Local Family’s Bout with COVID-19
Why one member of Jackson’s Hispanic community is especially grateful this Thanksgiving.
People are Forgoing their Cancer Screenings During COVID-19
St. John’s Health officials say at-risk patients should get their regular medical procedures on-schedule.
Is There a Silver Lining to Online Education?
With school going online only for the last two weeks of November, one middle school teacher sees some upsides along with the challenges.
State and County Officials Differ on Approaches to COVID Spike
Teton County’s public health officer is asking to limit local gatherings to just ten people as the state stands pat without a mask ordinance.
Rise in COVID Cases Takes its Toll on Teton County
Hospital workers, contact tracers, and some business owners are acutely affected by the recent spike in infections.
As COVID Cases Surge, Jackson Enters Pivotal Week
Health officials are urging people to shake their COVID fatigue before the county finds itself in emergency mode.
A Walk in the COVID-Era Woods
Public lands have become the preferred respite for America’s COVID weary. Will Jackson’s pristine places survive the onslaught?
Officials: Consume Local COVID Data with Context, Caution
The COVID-19 dashboard has become a part of residents’ daily digital diets, but it raises as many questions as it answers. Is a lack of data fueling controversy in the community?
Workers Juggle Risky Business
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Teton County, some employees, business owners worry for their safety and their jobs.
Mask Mandate Enacted Countywide
After nearly three weeks and a spike in infection rates, state health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist has approved a countywide mask mandate.
‘Smart Start’ Plan Offers Schools Some Steps Forward Amid Pandemic
Teton County School District’s board of trustees approved a multi-tiered roadmap for reopening schools, but questions of safety remain.
Younger Adults Playing Key Role in Virus Transmission
Higher infection rates among this group could lead to a dramatic COVID-19 resurgence in the valley.