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
- Even people with mild symptoms can obtain a free COVID-19 test. Call Teton County Health Department for a voucher: 307-733-6401
- Due to the high numbers of potentially asymptomatic people who could spread COVID-19 to others, the CDC advises all people to wear masks in public places
- 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
Jackson Town Council Passes Mask Mandate
In the absence of an approved countywide measure, the council rushed to enact a face mask ordinance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
Mask Ordinance Talks Continue
Mayor Muldoon: Time is slipping away to enact a mask mandate as travelers pour in from across the nation.
Council Supports Potential Mask Mandate
Officials have signaled their support for a countywide health order that would require people to wear face masks in public spaces.
House of Cards
Residents, private and public sectors are straining to navigate Jackson’s endless housing crisis amid a global health crisis.
Community Shows Up in Droves for Covid Tests
More than 1,300 people participated in a community Covid-19 testing event. Some wanted to help offer a picture of disease spread in Jackson Hole.
Unmasked Visitors, Some Local Resistance Create Public Health Challenges
As travelers from coronavirus hotspots arrive, the county health officer continues to contemplate a directive that would mandate mouth coverings.
On the Front Lines: Raising the Curtain on Public Health’s Quiet Yet Crucial Work
Teton County Health Department helped save Jackson from the worst of COVID-19, but their work is far from over and budget uncertainty, burnout and public compliance weigh heavy on staff.
As Restaurants Reopen, Hope and Uncertainty are on the Menu
Businesses that are struggling to recover from the COVID crisis see summer as a make-or-break time.
A Sobering Outlook: Vigilance Paramount Amid Eased Health Restrictions
Teton County’s “Roadmap to Recovery” offers solutions to help people and businesses regain some semblance of normal, but much remains unclear.
COVID-19, El Virus Que Llegó Para Quedarse
El coronavirus a puesto de cabeza a las autoridades de alrededor del mundo y en jaque a Estados Unidos. Pero comó y surge y por qué es tan peligroso el...
On the Front Lines: Nourishing Rising Food Insecurity
The COVID-19 pandemic is shifting the way we view hunger and prompting a robust community response When COVID-19 first struck Jackson, people rushed...
Gyms, Salons, Barbershops to Remain Closed in Teton County until May 11
On the heels of Gov. Mark Gordon’s announcement to reopen some businesses, Teton County has enacted directives to keep them closed until May 11. Those...