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
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
When COVID-19 first struck, people rushed grocery stores and stockpiled their pantries. But for those who didn’t have adequate nutrition under normal circumstances, the pandemic only exacerbated the problem.
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...
Voices of the (Hunkered Down) Valley: Confronting Uncertainty and a Glimmer Amid the Unknown
How has life changed for you amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Recently reporter Alex Thompson went for a walk and took the town’s coronavirus temperature,...
Wyoming to Ease Some Health Orders; Teton County to Enact More
Gyms, barbershops, hair salons and daycares in Wyoming can reopen on May 1. Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that under modified health orders such...
Vacation Rentals Still in Demand
Even amid sweeping cancellations, short-term rental revenue spiked in March and some property managers say those who remain want longer stays.
‘Gentle Giant’ Bill Sweney Dies From COVID-19
At six feet, eight inches tall, William "Bill" Sweney was “a gentle giant” and “literally larger than life,” friends and family said. They are mourning...
Jackson Residents Howl for Frontline Workers
The howl is Wyoming speak for thank you. It is the locals’ way of connecting and showing support during the COVID-19 pandemic.